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,…
Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydir Forest

Address

Gwydyr Uchaf, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PN

Llanrwst

Lady Mary's Walk is a short trail through mixed woodland and with lovely views over the market town of Llanrwst and the widening Conwy Valley towards the sea.
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.
Huw Tom Upland Walk - Penmaenmawr to Rowen

Address

New York Cottages, Bangor Road, Penmaenmawr, Conwy, LL34 6LE

Penmaenmawr

The Huw Tom Walk is a linear walk of 6 miles (9.6 km) and with spectacular views from Penmaenmawr on the coast through the mountains to Rowen, a small village in the Conwy Valley.
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 - Long Route

Address

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

Telephone
01490 389222

Cerrigydrudion

Two trails around Llyn Brenig which take the walker past some of the most interesting aspects of this ancient landscape. This route to the north-east of Llyn Brenig is about 2 miles long.
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.
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.
Wales Outdoors

Address

Conwy

Telephone
07830 381930

info@walesoutdoors.co.uk

Award winning guided walks in Snowdonia National Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lady Mary’s Walk MP3 Audio Trail

Address

Gwydir Forest, Llanrwst, Conwy, LL26 0PL

Llanrwst

If you fancy a leisurely stroll back to our medieval past, then Lady Mary's Walk in the Gwydyr Forest is just for you. This historic walk offers you some fantastic views over the old market town of Llanrwst.
Llyn Brenig Reservoir & Visitor Centre

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389227

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

Llyn Brenig is located at the heart of the Mynydd Hiraethog and is a centre for outdoor activities, including walking, cycling, fishing and sailing.
Conwy Bird Trail

Address

Conwy Culture Centre, Conwy, Conwy, LL32 8NU

Conwy

In collaboration with the Carneddau project and Conwy Town Team, art workshops were held to support the design and creation of copper bird sculptures.
These were installed on buildings of significance around the town to create a trail.
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.
Hiraethog Trail

Address

Pentrefoelas, Conwy, LL24 0LD

Pentrefoelas

This interesting and scenic trail links the Hiraethog villages of Pentrefoelas, Cerrigydrudion, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfr and Llanrhaeadr via public footpaths, quiet lanes and country roads.