If you want adventures away form Abersoch, lace up your boots and get some fresh air! Below is a few suggestions for walks in the stunning countryside of, Pen Llyn, Gwynedd and Anglesey (Ynys Môn in Welsh), nestled along North Wales' stunning coastline, offer an unparalleled selection of walking trails for every level of adventurer. From gentle strolls along scenic beaches, the Welsh Coastal Path to challenging hikes with breathtaking mountain views, there's a adventure waiting to be explored.
One of the National Park’s most versatile routes stretching between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu
Lôn Gwyrfai is a multi-use recreational path created especially for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. The route stretches 4½ miles between the villages of Rhyd Ddu and Beddgelert. Parts of Lôn Gwyrfai have even wide surfaces suitable for some powered Tramper type vehicles or power-assisted wheelchairs.
People have inhabited Nant Gwrtheyrn for millennia. Through periods of agriculture, quarrying, and mining, the land has sustained life and provided an income for its inhabitants. The isolated location of The Nant meant that life was sometimes a struggle for the families who lived there
Coed Cyrnol is a woodland Local Nature Reserve which is situated in the town of Menai Bridge. It is accessible from the A5 (Mona Road), and parking is available at a public pay and display car park at the main reserve entrance. The main habitats are broadleaved woodland and scrub.
The shorter of two routes through the historic valley of Cwm Penamnen
Cwm Penamnen is a valley that leads southwards from the village of Dolwyddelan. From its ancient Roman road to its towering medieval castle, Penamnen is home to many of the National Park’s lesser-known historical treasures.
The Llanberis Path is undoubtedly the most popular in the National Park. Over 600,000 people reach the summit of Yr Wyddfa each year, and most walkers take the Llanberis Path to the peak.
As one of the six main routes to the summit of Yr Wyddfa, the Llanberis path is a popular choice for those who are climbing Yr Wyddfa for the first time. While it’s the longest route, it does offer the most gradual climb to the peak.
Here’s an easy circular walk from the village of Bull Bay on the north coast of Anglesey providing a bite sized section of the coastal path. Follow the coastal path as far as Porth Wen and the disused brick factory, returning on footpaths across farmland.
With support from the Coastal Communites Fund Gwynedd Council has developed a series circular coastal walks which vary from an easy 2 mile walk to a difficult 5 hour trek.
Newborough Warren is an extensive sand dune system and includes the most southerly part of Anglesey at Abermenai Point. The warren is made up of active and fixed dunes and provides an important habitat for many rare plants and animals. The area forms part of a National Nature Reserve (NNR) which encompasses Malltraeth Sands, the Cob Pool, Cefni Saltmarsh, Abermenai Point, Llanddwyn Island, Llanddwyn Bay and Penrhos Bay. Originally planted in 1947 to stop Newborough from being engulfed in sand, Newborough Forest is now an important amenity with its extensive network of forest tracks and paths.
This is one of the best 10km sections on the entire coastal path – well worth spending a lazy afternoon exploring, and a few pints to recover in Cemaes afterwards! It’s well worth extnding the walk slightly in order to see the brickworks at Porth Wen, you can easily regain this route by following the public footpath at the far end of the bay to rejoin it at the minor road.
Aber Falls is one of Snowdonia’s most dramatic waterfalls. Situated at the northern foothills of the Carneddau, the waterfall is part of Afon Goch’s (Red River) final descent to the Menai Straits.
The river plummets dramatically from a height of 120 feet, crashing into a shallow rocky pool before continuing towards the village of Abergwyngregyn.
Tre’r Ceiri is one of Wales’ most spectacular ancient monuments. It was first brought to the attention of the population by Thomas Pennant who traveled around North Wales and wrote his famous book, ‘Tours of Wales’. Its spectacular location has attracted visitors and walkers for years.
Bring your walking boots!
A lesiurely stroll through the picturesque village of Betws-y-coed
This walk will take you through the charming village of Betws-y-coed and across the many bridges that traverse the Llugwy River. Betws-y-coed is one of the National Park’s most popular and quaint villages. One with a rich history that dates back to the Victorian era.