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 in Wonderland Trail

Address

Library Building, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 577577

Llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

Explore Llandudno, whilst discovering the connections of Alice Liddell (the real Alice in Wonderland) who holidayed in the resort in the 1860s.
A fun day out with lots of photo opportunities, discover a plethora of Alice in Wonderland sculptures…
Conwy RSPB Nature Reserve

Address

Off A55, Llandudno Junction, Conwy, LL31 9XZ

Telephone
01492 584091

conwy@rspb.org.uk

Llandudno Junction

RSPB Conwy nature reserve is a wetland on the east bank of the Conwy estuary, created from material dug out during construction of the A55 road tunnel between 1986 and 1991.
Pentrefoelas Walks

Address

Pentrefoelas, Conwy, LL24 0HT

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Pentrefoelas

Five circular walks or varying lengths from the village of Pentrefoelas, a fine example of an estate village taking its name from Foel-las, a nearby small hill, once the site of a simple medieval castle.
Huw Tom Upland Walk - Penmaenmawr to Rowen

Address

New York Cottages, Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6LE

Penmaenmawr

The Huw Tom Walk is a linear walk of 6 miles (9.6 km) and with spectacular views from Penmaenmawr on the coast through the mountains to Rowen, a small village in the Conwy Valley.
Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve

Address

Bryn Euryn, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4AB

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Bryn Euryn is a prominent limestone hill overlooking Rhos-on-Sea, with fine views from the summit. It is a rich mixture of grassland and woodland, part of it being a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail

Address

Colwyn Bay Library, Woodland Road West, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7DH

Colwyn Bay

Discover how Colwyn Bay developed and learn more about the town's rich historic and cultural heritage by taking a walk through time.
Llanrwst Walks: Route 2 including Coed y Felin

Address

Glasdir, Station Road, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0DF

Llanrwst

This circular walk starts from Llanrwst and continues through the ancient woodland of Coed y Felin to the village of Llanddoged and then footpaths across farmland with fantastic views of Snowdonia and the Conwy Valley.
Bodlondeb Woods Local Nature Reserve

Address

Bodlondeb, Bangor Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8DU

Telephone
01492 575542

Conwy

This attractive mixed woodland of 7.5 ha lies between Bodlondeb Park in Conwy and the southern bank of the Conwy Estuary, and is home to a variety of mammals, birds and butterflies.
A Circular Walk to Coed Shed

Address

Groes, Denbigh, Conwy, LL16 5RS

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Denbigh

This ancient deciduous woodland cloaks the steep valley sides of a tributary of the river Ystrad.
Gwydir Forest Park

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AA

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

A forest of lakes and mountains in the heart of Snowdonia. Gwydir Forest Park is home to a wide range of activities and wildlife.
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.
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.
Lady Mary’s Walk MP3 Audio Trail

Address

Gwydir Forest, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PL

Llanrwst

If you fancy a leisurely stroll back to our medieval past, then Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydyr Forest is just for you. This historic walk offers you some fantastic views over the old market town of Llanrwst.
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.
Adventurous Ewe

Address

Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9UB

Telephone
01492 588069

info@adventurousewe.co.uk

Deganwy

At Adventurous Ewe all our trips are run with small groups so that we can offer a bespoke, personal service that has a minimal impact on the environment.
Swallow Falls Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Ty'n Llwyn, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

The Swallow Falls Trail goes through woodland to a viewpoint over the waterfall - you get a great view from this side of the river so don’t forget your camera.
Conwy Falls

Address

Pentrefoelas Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0PN

Telephone
01690 710336

info@conwyfalls.com

Betws-y-Coed

Walks through 9.5 acres of native forest to the spectacular Conwy Falls waterfall. Access is via the grounds of the Conwy Falls Café, designed in the 1930s by well known local designer, Clough Williams-Ellis and serving delicious snacks and meals.
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.
Llyn Parc Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BA

Betws-y-Coed

The walk follows an old miners' path, passing relics of Aberllyn Mine before arriving at Llyn Parc with lovely views of the Conwy Valley on the return route.