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,…
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.
Great Orme Walks

Address

Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2XF

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

A series of walks of varying lengths up to and around the Great Orme summit in Llandudno.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Imagine Trail Free Heritage App

Address

Ap Treftadaeth am Ddim | Free Heritage App, Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Rhos-on-Sea

Telephone
01492 574253

diwylliant.culture@conwy.gov.uk

Bae Colwyn | Colwyn Bay, Mochdre, Hen Golwyn | Old Colwyn, Llandrillo-yn-Rhos | Rhos-on-Sea

Come on an adventure with the Imagine Trail - the Bay of Colwyn and Mochdre's past brought to life with this free downloadable app.
Clocaenog Forest

Address

Clocaenog, Corwen, Conwy

Corwen

Clocaenog Forest lies at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and covers 6,000 hectares (15,000 acres). It is home to one of the last remaining populations of red squirrel in Wales, and an ideal location for family cycling, walking and horse riding.
Gwydir Forest Park

Address

Holyhead Road, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AA

Telephone
0300 0680300

Betws-y-Coed

A forest of lakes and mountains in the heart of Snowdonia. Gwydir Forest Park is home to a wide range of activities and wildlife.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mynydd Marian

Address

Bron y Llan, Llysfaen, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 8SP

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Mynydd Marian is a small limestone ridge offering extensive views along the coast and inland across the rural landscape towards the distant mountains of Snowdonia and the Clwydians.
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.
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.
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.