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.

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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.
Rural Conwy Sacred Doorways Trail

Address

Betws Y Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AL

Betws Y Coed

The Sacred Doorways trail links together some of the most interesting churches and chapels in the small towns and villages across the Conwy Valley.
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.
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.
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.
Caerhun Walk

Address

Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RR

Telephone
01492 575290/575200

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huw Tom Upland Walk - Penmaenmawr to Rowen

Address

New York Cotages, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gwydyr 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.
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
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.