Walking
Conwy County offers walking for everyone - from easy family rambles to long-distance coastal paths, upland challenges, heritage trails, forest loops and mountain adventures. With beaches, valleys, moorland, forests and headlands, this is one of the best regions in Wales to explore on foot. Here are just a few examples of the walks waiting for you across the county.
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Whether you want a breezy, blow‑the‑cobwebs‑away walk along promenades and beaches or a more rugged coastal challenge, Conwy County’s shoreline has it all.
Follow sections of the Wales Coast Path, which takes in Llandudno’s spectacular Great Orme and Little Orme headlands as well as a mountainous upland alternative between Conwy and Llanfairfechan.
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The Vale of Conwy offers lush scenery, peaceful villages and routes rich in local heritage. Walks around Trefriw, for example, blend countryside views with historical interest. These gentle rural trails are ideal for relaxed days out.
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The Gwydir Forest Park is one of Conwy County’s most popular walking areas.
Its hidden lakes, waterfalls and fascinating industrial heritage are linked by 14 waymarked trails starting from hubs like Betws‑y‑Coed and Llanrwst.
It’s a perfect mix of nature, history and accessible woodland walking. -
Across the valley, Mynydd Hiraethog offers a completely different walking experience - open moorland, forest, heather and wide skies.
This quiet, often undiscovered part of North Wales is centred around the Llyn Brenig Visitor Centre, a great starting point for peaceful lakeside and moorland walks. -
At Bodlondeb Woods Nature Reserve near Conwy, woodland trails offer opportunities for wildlife watching, orienteering and quiet walks close to town.
It’s an ideal spot for families and nature lovers. -
No visit to Conwy County is complete without exploring Eryri (Snowdonia).
Betws‑y‑Coed, the gateway to the National Park, is a thriving walking hub - drop into the Visitor Centre for advice on routes ranging from gentle riverside paths to full mountain days.
From here, countless upland adventures await.
