Walking in North Wales

Long walks, short walks, town walks, country walks. Walking routes for all to enjoy.

Rocky mountain paths and sand-between-your-toes strolls.

Forest footpaths and heritage trails.

Easy rambles for families, tough upland challenges for enthusiasts.

Walking is our most popular outdoor activity – from the list above it’s easy to see why.

Want a breezy, blow-the-cobwebs-away kind of walk along beaches and promenades?

Then follow sections of the Wales Coast Path.

Don’t think it’s flat all the way, mind – it also takes in the spectacular Great Orme and Little Orme headlands at Llandudno and a mountainous upland alternative between Conwy and Llanfairfechan.

Our countryside is pretty good, too.

Trails in the lovely Vale of Conwy wander through green, lush scenery and – in the case of Trefriw, for example – throw in some history and heritage along the way.

Some head up into the Gwydyr Forest Park, one of our most popular walking areas.

Its falls, hidden lakes and surprising industrial heritage are revealed on a network of 14 waymarked trails – Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst are good starting points.

Mynydd Hiraethog on the opposite flank of the valley is a brooding moorland of purple heather, forest and lake.

It’s a very different – and very compelling – part of North Wales, undiscovered by many.

Start your exploration at the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre.

At Bodlondeb Woods Nature Reserve near Conwy you can go orienteering or wildlife watching. And no visit to North Wales is complete without a walk in Snowdonia.

Betws-y-Coed, its gateway, is a thriving inland resort – call into its Visitor Centre for walking advice.

For more information on walks and walking across the region go to our Countryside Service and please remember to follow the Countryside Code

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Llandudno Heritage Trail

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Llandudno

The Llandudno Heritage Trail takes in 15 locations, from promenade to pier, shopping streets to sandy beaches, gardens to the Great Orme headland.
Alice Trail, Llandudno

Address

Llandudno Tourist Information Centre, Victoria Shopping Centre, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 577577

Llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Mostyn Street, Llandudno

Prepare to tumble down the rabbit hole and embark on a truly curiouser and curiouser adventure through Llandudno — the enchanting Victorian seaside resort where the real Alice Liddell, inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s timeless Alice in Wonderland,…
Llyn Elsi Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

St Mary's Church, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AL

Betws-y-Coed

This walk starts from St Mary's Church in Gwydyr and climbs through woodland to reach the beautiful lake of Llyn Elsi with magnificent views to Moel Siabod and the Carneddau.
Marine Drive Audio Trail

Address

Marine Drive, Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

Llandudno

This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore the varied environment, history, archaeology and attractions that the Great Orme has to offer.
Forest Lakes Walk

Address

Llyn y Sarnau, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Betws-y-Coed

This trail through the Gwydyr Forest allows spectacular views of the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges.
Mynydd Marian

Address

Bron y Llan, Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8SP

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Mynydd Marian is a small limestone ridge offering extensive views along the coast and inland across the rural landscape towards the distant mountains of Snowdonia and the Clwydians.
Wales Coast Path

Address

Conwy

wcp@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

The Wales Coast Path is a long distance walking route which runs around the entire Welsh coastline.
Brenig Archaeological Trail - A Walk Through Time - Long Route

Address

Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

Cerrigydrudion

Two trails around Llyn Brenig which take the walker past some of the most interesting aspects of this ancient landscape. This route to the north-east of Llyn Brenig is about 2 miles long.
Open Door Adventure Ltd

Address

Dolben Hall, Bont Newydd, Nr St Asaph, Conwy, LL17 0HN

Telephone
01745 585535

web@opendooradventure.co.uk

Nr St Asaph

An outdoor pursuits centre set in a stunning but accessible location and offers over 20 land and water based activities on site.
Walks from Pont y Pair in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Pont y Pair, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BA

Betws-y-Coed

This series of four trails starts from the Pont y Pair car park in Betws-y-Coed and leads through the surrounding Gwydir Forest.
Nant y Coed Local Nature Reserve Walk

Address

Nant y Coed, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanfairfechan

This attractive short walk of approximately 1 mile (2.2 km) leads through the beautiful Nant y Coed woodlands and follows the river behind the village of Llanfairfechan.
LLENWI Trail

Address

Conwy Culture Centre, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8NU

Conwy

Bringing together Livi Wilmore’s digital AR world and Tomos Jones’ beautiful, traditional signwriting to create landmark art installations in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Llandudno and Llanrwst, which are brought to life when scanned with a…
Official Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Address

Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8LJ

Telephone
07990 666201

rhiancaed@hotmail.com

Conwy

Award winning tour guide specialising in town tours, medieval castle tours, scenic walks, coach tours and visits to “off the beaten track” hidden gems.
Hiraethog Trail

Address

Pentrefoelas, Conwy, LL24 0LD

Pentrefoelas

This interesting and scenic trail links the Hiraethog villages of Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfr and Llanrhaeadr via public footpaths, quiet lanes and country roads.
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

Cayley Promenade, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4EP

info@colwynbayheritage.org.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

The Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Trail takes in 25 historic sites in just 3 hours, including St Trillo's Chapel (the smallest church in Britain) and the remains of Bryn Euryn - a 5th Century hill fort with stunning views.
Penmaenmawr Upland Walk

Address

Fernbrook Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6DA

Telephone
01492 575200

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Penmaenmawr

The Upland Walk reveals some of the hidden history of the landscape above Penmaenmawr, rich in birds and wildlife species.
Caerhun Walk

Address

Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RR

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Tal y Cafn

A gentle circular walk of approximately 6.5km long from Tal-y-Cafn along the Conwy River.
Pensychnant Upland Walk

Address

Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8BJ

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Conwy

A circular walk leading from the top of the Sychnant Pass with spectacular views of the Conwy Valley, Carneddau mountain range, the Great Orme headland and the coast. Approximate length of walk 4.5 miles (7.2km).
Little Orme

Address

Colwyn Road, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 3AL

nwwt@wildlifetrustswales.org

Llandudno

The Little Orme is a limestone headland east of Llandudno. It is less developed than its bigger and more famous neighbour, the Great Orme, which makes it great for exploring and a haven for wildlife.
Great Orme Walks

Address

Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2XF

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

A series of walks of varying lengths up to and around the Great Orme summit in Llandudno.