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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Imagine Trail free heritage app

Address

Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo yn Rhos | Rhos on Sea, LL29 9SD

Telephone
01492 574253

diwylliant.culture@conwy.gov.uk

Come on an adventure with the Imagine Trail - the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre's past brought to life with this free downloadable app. An immersive, rich experience of stories, visuals and sounds. Including popular local heritage trails now with…
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

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

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.
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. Approximate length 6 miles. Start from the Pont-y-Pair car park in Gwydyr.
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. Start the walk from Llyn-y-Sarnau in Gwydyr. Approximate length 4 miles. Suitable for families.
Conwy Mountain Walks

Address

Conwy, Conwy, LL34 6TB

Conwy

A walk around Conwy Mountain on grassy paths, tracks and B roads, with superb views.
Nant y Coed Local Nature Reserve Walk

Address

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.
Conwy Valley View Walk

Address

Hafna Mine, Nant Bwlch Heaern Road, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JB

Trefriw

Starting from the car park in front of Hafna Mine ruins, this easy walk takes the forest road uphill through a mixture of spruce, pine and broadleaved woodland with wonderful views over the Conwy Valley and Great Orme. Length of trail 1.4 miles.
Lady Mary’s Walk MP3 audio trail

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PL

tourism@conwy.gov.uk

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 and introduces you to some of the local ch
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. Length of walk approximately 5.5 miles (9 km) with an optional route of an additional 1.5 miles.
Llanfairfechan Upland Walk

Address

Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanfairfechan

A circular walk of 4.5 miles (7 km) from the top of Llanfairfechan town to the foot of the Carneddau range of mountains passing through a landscape rich in archaeological sites dating from the Stone Age
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. 5 miles, 8 km long.
Walks from Pont y Pair in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BA

Betws y Coed
Alice in Wonderland Town Trails

Address

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

Telephone
01492 577577

alice@wonderland.co.uk

Llandudno

The Alice in Wonderland town trail, map and souvenir guide is available for purchase from the Tourist Information Centre. Explore Llandudno, whilst discovering the connections of Alice Liddell (the real Alice in Wonderland)
Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Gwydyr Uchaf, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PN

Telephone
0300 068 0300

Llanrwst

Lady Mary's Walk is a short trail through mixed woodland and with lovely views over the market town of Llanrwst and the widening Conway Valley towards the sea.
Llanrwst Walks: Route 1

Address

Nebo Road, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0SD

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanrwst

This circular walk of 3.5 miles (5.5 km) is the first in a series of walks from Llanrwst and leads through woodland to spectacular views of the Carneddau mountains and Conwy Valley.
Snowdonia Nordic Walking

Address

Rhyd y Gaer, Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DS

Telephone
07909 904445

snowdonianordicwalking@gmail.com

Betws-y-Coed

Snowdonia Nordic Walking offer guided walks with an INWA qualified Instructor. Join us for the perfect way to discover Snowdonia from a new perspective!
Gwydir Miners' Trail

Address

Hafna Mine, Nant Bwlch Heaern Road, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JB

Telephone
0300 068 0300

Trefriw

This trail leads across the forest-clad hillsides, passing deep cuttings, capped mine shafts, tunnel entrances and the remains of long-abandoned mills, where generations of miners toiled to extract lead and zinc ore from the hillsides.
Wales Coast Path

Address

CONWY

CONWY

The Wales Coast Path is a long distance walking route which runs around the entire Welsh coastline.
Craig Forris Walk

Address

Cae'n y Coed, Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0TN

Betws Y Coed

This moderate, circular walk through the Gwydyr Forest has fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountains.
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 (7.2 km).