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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Fairy Glen Local Nature Reserve

Address

Pen y Bryn, Old Colwyn, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 9UU

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Fairy Glen is a protected Local Nature Reserve and ancient woodland. The wooded paths through the reserve follow the course of the River Colwyn into the heart of Old Colwyn.
Wales Coast Path

Address

Conwy

wcp@cyfoethnaturiolcymru.gov.uk

The Wales Coast Path is a long distance walking route which runs around the entire Welsh coastline.
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.
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.
Eirias Park Heritage Trail

Address

Parc Eirias, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Colwyn Bay

The Eirias Park Heritage Trail is an easy to walk, two mile circular route around Eirias Park exploring the park’s history.
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.
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.
Llandudno Area Walks

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

We have listed three different walks below which take you around the Llandudno area. The walks take you from Llandudno around Deganwy, Penrhynside, Nant y Gamar, the Little Orme and the Great Orme.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Caerhun Walk

Address

Tal y Cafn, Conwy, LL28 5RR

Telephone
01492 575290

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.
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.
Nant y Coed Local Nature Reserve Walk

Address

Nant y Coed, 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.
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.
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.
North Wales Active

Address

Bryn y Gwynt, Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BN

Telephone
07800 666895

info@northwalesactive.co.uk

Betws-y-Coed

Welcome to North Wales Active. We are based in Betws-y-Coed, North Wales and offer private bespoke and mixed adventure activities every day.