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,…
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.
Curious About Llandudno

Address

Yn dechrau/Starts - Llandudno Station, Augusta Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2AD

Telephone
07876 711436

info.llandudno@curiousabout.co.uk

Llandudno

Are you curious about Llandudno? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? If the answer is yes, then have fun discovering Llandudno with Curious About Llandudno.
Adventurous Ewe

Address

Deganwy, Conwy, LL31 9UB

Telephone
01492 588069

info@adventurousewe.co.uk

Deganwy

At Adventurous Ewe all our trips are run with small groups so that we can offer a bespoke, personal service that has a minimal impact on the environment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trefriw Trails

Address

Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JJ

Trefriw

Explore Trefriw Outdoors on our waymarked and interesting trails that lead up and out of the village into the picturesque hills, lakes, and rivers around.
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.
Bryn Euryn Local Nature Reserve

Address

Bryn Euryn, Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4AB

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Bryn Euryn is a prominent limestone hill overlooking Rhos-on-Sea, with fine views from the summit. It is a rich mixture of grassland and woodland, part of it being a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
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.
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.
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.
The Brenig Trail

Address

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

Telephone
01490 389222

llynbrenig@dwrcymru.com

Cerrigydrudion

The Brenig Trail circumnavigates Llyn Brenig through forest and along the shoreline of the lake. The route is suitable for both family cycling and for walking at 9.5 miles (15 km) long.
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.
Rural Conwy Sacred Doorways Trail

Address

Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0AL

Betws-y-Coed

The Sacred Doorways trail links together some of the most interesting churches and chapels in the small towns and villages across the Conwy Valley.
Pwllycrochan Woods

Address

Pwllycrochan Avenue, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7BW

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

This prominent woodland that stretches across the slopes above and behind the town of Colwyn Bay is easily accessible from the coastal cycle route.
Colwyn Bay Heritage Trail

Address

Colwyn Bay Library, Woodland Road West, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7DH

Colwyn Bay

Discover how Colwyn Bay developed and learn more about the town's rich historic and cultural heritage by taking a walk through time.