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.

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Crafnant Trout Fishery

Address

Lakeside Cafe, Llyn Crafnant, Trefriw, Conwy, LL27 0JZ

Telephone
01492 640818

info@crafnant.free-online.co.uk

Trefriw

Llyn Crafnant is 63 acres and is stocked with rainbow trout, supplementing the wild brown trout.
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.
Marine Drive Cycle Route

Address

Marine Drive, Great Orme, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2LP

allmail@cyclingnorthwales.co.uk

Llandudno

Cycle route around Marine Drive on the Great Orme Llandudno.
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.
Incentive Sea Fishing Trips

Address

Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy, LL28 4PF

Telephone
07515 870026

jack_t383@hotmail.co.uk

Rhos-on-Sea

Whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned pro we will do our best to put you on the fish and ensure you have a great day.
Eirias Park Heritage Trail

Address

Parc Eirias, Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Colwyn Bay

The Eirias Park Heritage Trail is an easy to walk, two mile circular route around Eirias Park exploring the park’s history.
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.
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.
North Wales Cruising Club

Address

Conwy

Telephone
01492 593481

info@nwcc.com

The club is one of the largest sailing clubs in North Wales.
Fishing at Alwen Reservoir

Address

Alwen, Cerrigydrudion, Corwen, Conwy, LL21 9TT

Telephone
01490 389222

llyn.brenig@dwrcymru.com

Corwen

Alwen Reservoir is a peaceful setting with many sheltered tree-lined bays. The waters are stocked with rainbow trout, but there also plenty of perch. An ideal venue for beginners.
Fishing at Llyn Aled

Address

Llyn Aled, Pentrefoelas, Conwy

Telephone
01490 389222

Pentrefoelas

Located high on the Hiraethog moors, this bleak, but beautiful location at 250ft above sea level can be breezy, but provides good coarse fishing for perch, pike and roach.
The Two Lake Tour

Address

Llanfihangel GM, Conwy, LL21 9UR

Llanfihangel GM

This biking route (49km, climb 943m) runs from the village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr through the Clocaenog Forest up to the Alwen Reservoir and on to Llyn Brenig via forest roads.
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 Area Walks

Address

Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 575290

cg.cs@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

We have listed three different walks below which take you around the Llandudno area. The walks take you from Llandudno around Deganwy, Penrhynside, Nant y Gamar, the Little Orme and the Great Orme.
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.
Alice in Wonderland Trail

Address

Library Building, Mostyn Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2RP

Telephone
01492 577577

Llandudnotic@conwy.gov.uk

Llandudno

Explore Llandudno, whilst discovering the connections of Alice Liddell (the real Alice in Wonderland) who holidayed in the resort in the 1860s.
A fun day out with lots of photo opportunities, discover a plethora of Alice in Wonderland sculptures…
National Cycle Route 5 - Conwy County

Address

Holyhead - Chester, Conwy

Holyhead - Chester

The Conwy County section of the National Cycle Route 5 takes you along the North Wales coast.
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.
Eirias Events Centre

Address

Abergele Road, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7SP

Telephone
0300 4569525

hamdden.leisure@conwy.gov.uk

Colwyn Bay

Eirias Events Centre offers premier facilities to members of the public, event organisers and professional sports teams and clubs.
Penmachno Mountain Bike Trails

Address

Penmachno, Conwy, LL24 0YP

info@penmachnobiketrails.org.uk

Penmachno

One of the mountain biking highlights of North Wales, the Penmachno Trails consist of two trails - Dolen Machno (19km) and Dolen Eryri (11 km) - which can be ridden either on their own or combined to make a longer 30km ride.