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,…
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.
Alwen Reservoir

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 420463

Cerrigydrudion

The Alwen Reservoir is a lake which spans over 900 acres, making it is the largest manmade lake in Wales. There is a path around the lake which is ideal for cycling, walking or horse riding. There is also a water-skiing centre.
Swallow Falls

Address

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0DW

Telephone
01690 710770

Betws-y-Coed

Swallow Falls is an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty where the river Llugwy flows through a narrow chasm creating a spectacular waterfall amongst a background of beech, conifer and birch trees.
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.
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.
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.
Bodnant Garden

Address

Tal y Cafn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL28 5RE

Telephone
01492 650460

bodnantgarden@nationaltrust.org.uk

Colwyn Bay

Spanning across 80 acres and over 250 years of horticultural history, National Trust’s Bodnant Garden is home to five Italianate terraces, wildflower meadows, woodland and riverside gardens.
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.
Rock Climbing Company

Address

Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JZ

Telephone
07778 599 330

silvia@rockclimbingcompany.co.uk

Trefriw

We specialise in creating bespoke rock climbing courses and scrambling courses that combine a low instructor ratio with completely customised climbing instruction.
Rhos-on-Sea Heritage Walk

Address

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

info@colwynbayheritage.org.uk

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.
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.
Birdwatching Trips

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2HG

Telephone
01492 872407

info@birdwatchingtrips.co.uk

Llandudno

Guided birdwatching trips throughout the year. Custom tours for one/two people booking together, and small groups.
Brenig Archaeological Trail - A Walk Through Time - Short Route

Address

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

Telephone
01490 389222

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.
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.
SerenVentures

Address

Betws-y-Coed Adventure Centre, Vicarage Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AD

Telephone
01690 710754

andy@serenventures.com

Betws-y-Coed

SerenVentures is based in the beautiful village of Betws-y-Coed in the heart of the Snowdonia National park as well as being the outdoor adventure capital of North Wales.
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.
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.
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.