The Great Welsh Walk
Whether it's a short amble or a long ramble, we have the walks for you in our Great Welsh Walk this autumn.
Walking is the best way to get outdoors and enjoy nature.
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Short walks in North Wales
We have a range of walks to inspire you; family fun at Plas Newydd, discover nature at Penrhyn and a look at industrial heritage and rich wildlife at Trwyn Cemlyn on Anglesey, and there's so much more . . .
Ornamental Lake walk, Dolmelynllyn
Take a leisurely walk around the newly restored lake at Dolmelynllyn in Gwynedd.Romantic walk at Erddig
Follow in the footsteps of two lovers who worked at Erddig, on this short walk around the grounds.Porthor and the Whistling Sands walk
The views are spectacular on this short walk along the rugged coastline on the northern side of the Llŷn Peninsula. This is a great walk to absorb some of the history and heritage of the area.Discover nature at Penrhyn
Explore the lesser known parts of Penrhyn Castle's grounds, and see how we encourage wildlife on this short walk.Fun family walk at Plas Newydd
This short walk around the grounds at Plas Newydd is ideal for little legs. Families can enjoy the backdrop of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. There is plenty along the way to keep the children happy, including our new treehouse and the great adventure playground.Chirk Garden Wood walk
Discover the garden wood at Chirk Castle near Wrexham.Menai Strait wildlife and woodland walk
Explore the walled woodland that is Glan Faenol on this short walk. Catch a glimpse of a seal in the Menai Strait and see how many bird species you can identify from the hides and platforms.Hercules walk at Chirk Castle
Take a wonderful woodland ramble with glorious views across the parkland at Chirk Castle near Wrexham.The Trwyn Cemlyn walk on Anglesey
This walk around the coastal headland celebrates some of Anglesey’s industrial heritage as well as its rich wildlife and a pioneering aviator.Llwyn y Cil walk, Chirk Castle
Enjoy fabulous views towards the Cheshire and Shropshire plains on thiswalk in the glorious 18th-century designed parkland of Chirk Castle nearWrexham.Big Wood walk at Erddig
Take this gentle walk into Big Wood and discover a motte and bailey castle, veteran trees and impressive works of engineering. You'll walk outside the walls of the formal gardens but will see glimpses of Erddig House along the way.Longer walks in North Wales
You'll be able to enjoy the views and find out some of the history that these places hold.Cwm Idwal, Capel Curig, Gwynedd
This three-mile (5km) walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the UK. It takes you into a normally inaccessible upland environment, and through beautiful ice-sculpted Cwm Idwal.Ty Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant, Betws y Coed, Conwy
This three-mile (5km) walk takes you through the natural and social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan. He translated the Bible into Welsh.Dolmelynllyn Estate walk
See the spectacular Rhaeadr Ddu Falls and the fascinating remains of the Cefn Coch gold mine on this four-mile (6.4km) walk at Ganllwyd near Machynlleth.Rhaeadr Ddu and Coed Ganllwyd walk
This great 2-mile (3.2km) waterside walk, at Ganllwyd near Machynlleth, takes you alongside the turbulent River Gamlan and past the magnificent Rhaeadr Ddu Waterfalls. The falls look different every time you visit, depending on rainfall, weather and light.Hafod y Llan walk, Craflwyn, Snowdonia
Beware: Here be dragons. Yes, this 3.75-mile (6km) walk will transport you into the land of magical, mythical creatures at the summit of Dinas Emrys. It also takes in the impressive tumbling Cwm Llan waterfall and allows you to see the Welsh Black Cattle that are creating more diverse vegetation on the slopes of Bylchau Terfyn.Cemlyn shingle ridge walk, Anglesey
On this two-mile (3.2km) walk you step out of the car park onto a fantastic shingle ridge. Watch a host of water birds on the lagoon and walk back along the lane. You'll also pass the home of the first person to fly from Wales to Ireland, Captain Vivian Hewitt, who also created the lagoon.Cemlyn and Llanrhwydrus circular walk, Angelsey
A truly atmospheric three-mile (4.8km) walk. If you time it right you'll see the sun setting into the Irish Sea. There's ancient pre-history here plus memories of more recent human achievement and memorials of loss.Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda, Snowdonia
Go up into the hills on an old drovers' road, taking in wonderful views of Dyffryn Conwy and the Carneddau Mountains. This 6-mile (9.6km) walk is on the Ysbyty Estate, Conwy.Plas yn Rhiw countryside walk, Llŷn Peninsula
From a Neolithic burial chamber to newly planted saplings and a recently made pond, this 2.7-mile (4.4km) walk offers a look at the old and the new in the countryside around the small manor house Plas yn Rhiw near Pwllheli.Porthdinllaen marine walk on the Llŷn Peninsula
This 2.5-mile (4km) walk near Morfa Nefyn will reward you with stunning views in all directions as you follow it along a splinter of land that's an outstanding wildlife haven.
