Outdoor Activities

Want to explore the great outdoors? Conwy County is perfectly located for a range of outdoor activities. Whether you want to climb up picturesque mountain ranges or participate in water sports on the coast, you’ll find the perfect outdoor activity to suit everyone.

From adrenaline activities to gentle, scenic walks
The countryside in North Wales makes it an ideal location for outdoor adventure and adrenaline activities. Enjoy zip lines, water sports and rock climbing whilst admiring spectacular views of the coast and landscape. Conwy County is the part of North Wales where Snowdonia meets the sea, so the county encompasses a scenic coastline as well as a number of spectacular mountain ranges.
Whilst the area offers a range of fantastic adrenaline activities, visitors can also enjoy gentler sports in the county’s countryside. With a wide selection of superb golf courses, a number of local fishing spots and a variety of scenic walks to enjoy, you’ll find plenty of outdoor experiences to entertain all members of your holiday party.

Outdoor activity inspiration

For an adrenaline fix, head to Zip World Fforest in Betws y Coed. Fall 100ft through a trapdoor, fly through the forest on Zip World’s giant swing, or twist and turn through the trees on the Fforest Coaster. If you prefer water based adrenaline activities, head to Plas Y Brenin National Outdoor Centre in Snowdonia National Park to try canoeing, kayaking and white water rafting.

Enjoy a round of golf at Conwy Caernarvonshire Golf Club. Home of the Curtis Cup 2020, the links course provides a great golfing experience all year round.
For a more tranquil yet rewarding outdoor adventure, try one of the popular walks in the area. Head uphill and trek along the Conwy Mountain Walk to enjoy superb views over the county. Alternatively, enjoy a stroll around one of the county’s beautiful lakes. The circular trails at Llyn Brenig and Llyn Crafnant are pushchair friendly.

Find out more

Browse our list of outdoor activities in Conwy County to find the perfect experience for you. Find out more about the activities that appeal to you most and add them to your holiday itinerary. If you need any further information about any of the activities, call our Tourist Information team on 01492 577577.

Number of results: 118

, currently showing 1 to 20.

Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest

Highest

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.
Hafna Miners’ Trail

Address

Hafna Mine, Nant Bwlch Haearn Road, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JB

Telephone
0300 0680300

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.
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.
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.
Gwydir Mawr a Bach (formerly Marin Trail)

Address

Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PN

Llanrwst

The 25km Gwydir Mawr Trail is a proper mountain bike trail in every sense of the term. It incorporates the shorter Gwydir Bach trail, which is a 8.7km version taking between 45 to 90 minutes to complete.
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.
Tough at the Top Cycle Route

Address

Bod Petryal Picnic Site, Corwen, Conwy, LL21 9PR

Corwen

This tough route - as the name suggests - at 57 km long and with a climb of almost 1500m is challenging even for the fittest rider (graded red). The scenery and the long, exhilarating singletrack descent at the end make it all worthwhile though.
Sea Fishing Trips in North Wales

Address

Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9TL

Telephone
01492 572707

carl@sea-fishing-trips.co.uk

Deganwy

Sea Fishing Trips in Conwy, North Wales, specialises in wreck fishing, deep sea fishing, and reef fishing.
Pensychnant Upland Walk

Address

Sychnant Pass Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8BJ

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Conwy

A circular walk leading from the top of the Sychnant Pass with spectacular views of the Conwy Valley, Carneddau mountain range, the Great Orme headland and the coast. Approximate length of walk 4.5 miles (7.2km).
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 to Conwy - Road Cycle Route

Address

Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6AA

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Penmaenmawr

A scenic route of approximately 10 miles (16km) from Penmaenmawr to Conwy and back.
Gwydyr Stables & Trekking Centre

Address

Ty Coch Farm, Penmachno, Conwy, LL25 0HJ

Telephone
01690 760248

gwydirstables@btconnect.com

Penmachno

Gwydir Trekking and Riding Centre is situated amongst the superb scenery of the Snowdonia National Park and offers delightful rides in and around the Gwydir Forest.
Pedal MTB

Address

Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0RJ

Telephone
01492 338877

info@pedalmtb.co.uk

Trefriw

We are the leading mountain bike training company in North Wales, with an international reputation for delivering client centred training.
Curious About Conwy

Address

Yn dechrau/Starts - Morfa Bach Car Park, Llanrwst Road, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8LS

Telephone
07876 711436

info.conwy@curiousabout.co.uk

Conwy

Have fun discovering Conwy with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy or instantly download and get curious!
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.
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.
Llanfairfechan Golf Club

Address

Llannerch Road, Llanfairfechan, Conwy, LL33 0EB

Telephone
01248 680144

contactus@llanfairfechangolfclub.co.uk

Llanfairfechan

Offering a wonderful mountainous backdrop magnificent views over the Menai Straits to Anglesey, the parkland course at Llanfairfechan plays as a double nine from different tees with some additional greens.
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.
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.
Walks from Pont y Pair in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Pont y Pair, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0BA

Betws-y-Coed

This series of four trails starts from the Pont y Pair car park in Betws-y-Coed and leads through the surrounding Gwydir Forest.