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 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.
Alwen Walking Trail

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

An easy-to-follow, way marked, circular route around the Alwen Reservoir of approximately 7.5 miles (11 km), the Alwen Trail follows forest tracks and paths along the water’s edge and up to the moorland of Mynydd Hiraethog.
Pwllycrochan Woods

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BW

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

This prominent woodland that stretches across the slopes above and behind the town of Colwyn Bay is easily accessible from the coastal cycle route.
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.
Clocaenog Forest

Address

Clocaenog, Corwen, Conwy

Corwen

Clocaenog Forest lies at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and covers 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres). It is home to one of the last remaining populations of red squirrel in Wales, and an ideal location for family cycling, walking and horse riding.
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.
Conwy Mountain Walks

Address

Conwy Mountain, Conwy, Conwy, LL34 6TB

Conwy

A walk around Conwy Mountain on grassy paths, tracks and B roads, with superb views.
North Wales Pilgrim's Way

Address

Conwy, LL28 5RE

The 33-mile trail across Conwy is part of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way, a historical 130-mile route from Basingwerk Abbey to Bardsey Island.
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.
Wales Outdoors

Address

Conwy

Telephone
07830 381930

info@walesoutdoors.co.uk

Award winning guided walks in Snowdonia National Park.
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.
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.
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.
Pwllycrochan Woods Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BT

Telephone
01492 575337

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

A series of 4 circular routes ranging from .075 miles to 1.25 miles in length stretching across the slopes behind the town of Colwyn Bay.
Craig Forris Walk

Address

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

Betws-y-Coed

This moderate/strenuous, circular walk through the Gwydir Forest has fabulous views of the Snowdonia mountains.
Llyn Crafnant Family-Friendly Trail

Address

Llyn Crafnant, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JZ

Trefriw

This circular trail runs around Llyn Crafnant, sitting in the Snowdonia National Park above the village of Trefriw in the Conwy Valley.
Llandudno Town Audio Trail

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LS

Llandudno

This is a 3 mile easy self-guided audio trail created by the Royal Geographic Society with IBG.
The Brenig Trail

Address

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

Telephone
01490 389222

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

The Brenig Trail circumnavigates Llyn Brenig through forest and along the shoreline of the lake. The route is suitable for both family cycling and for walking at 9.5 miles (15 km) long.