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.
A Circular Walk to Coed Shed

Address

Groes, Denbigh, Conwy, LL16 5RS

Telephone
01492 575290/575200

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Denbigh

A short circular walk of approximately 1.5 miles through the Coed Shed woodland starting from the village of Groes near the border with Denbighshire.
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. The trail is 2.5 mile (4 km) long and is suitable to be walked by those with buggies / pushchairs.
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)
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!
North Wales Pilgrim's Way

Address

LL28 5RE

Follow in the footsteps of the 6th-century Celtic saints by walking part, or all, of the Pilgrims Way.
Brenig Archaelogical Trail - A Walk Through Time – Short Route

Address

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

Telephone
01490 420463

Cerrigydrudion

The shorter of two walks, at just a few hundred metres long introduces some of the fascinating Bronze Age and Stone Age features on the northern western edge of Llyn Brenig.
Pwllycrochan Woods Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

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.
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
Brenig Archaelogical Trail - A Walk Through Time - Long Route

Address

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

Telephone
01490 420463

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.
Walks from Pont y Pair in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Betws y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BA

Betws y Coed
Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve Walks

Address

Rhos On Sea, Conwy

Rhos On Sea

The prominent limestone hill of Bryn Euryn is covered by a series of paths through the surrounding woodlands suitable for family walks.
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
Llanfairfechan Walks

Address

Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0BP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llanfairfechan

Five walks of varying lengths in and around Llanfairfechan on the north coast. All walks start from the car park on Station Road and there are plenty of places to purchase refreshments from the local shops and pubs in the town.
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.
Swallow Falls Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Ty'n Llwyn, Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DH

Telephone
0300 068 0300

Betws Y Coed

This walk follows a track of 2.5 miles along the Afon Llugwy to the spectacular Swallow Falls waterfall. Start the walk from the Ty'n Llwyn car park in Gwydir.
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.
Hiraethlyn Walk, Eglwysbach

Address

Eglwysbach, Conwy, LL28 5UD

Eglwysbach

An easy circular walk of 3.5 miles around the village of Eglwysbach on field paths, tracks and B-roads with good views of the valley and the Carneddau mountains. Refreshments available from the local shop and pub.
Llyn Elsi Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

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

Telephone
0300 068 0300

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. 4 miles/6.2 kilometres, strenuous