For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Conwy. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful hikes.
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The 10 Most Beautiful hikes in Conwy

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
The Cambrian Way
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
448.7 km
132:25 h
15,203 m
15,213 m
A coast to Coast Mountain walk. From Cardiff to Conwy traversing much of the highest, wildest and most scenically beautiful parts of Wales. The route is approximately 479 km (298 miles) with a total ascent of 22,460 m (73,700 ft)

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
The Carneddau
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
16 km
3:48 h
998 m
999 m
The Carneddau - Taking on Carnedd LLewelyn and Carnedd Dafydd, 2 of Wales' highest peaks.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Great Orme/Y Gogarth
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.4 km
1:17 h
93 m
93 m
From Great Orme Country Park North Wales, a walk around the headland of Great Orme above Llandudno, with outstanding sea views

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
British Coastline - Bangor to Llanfairfechan - Wales Coastal Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
20.7 km
5:22 h
104 m
132 m
British coastline sectional day walk.
Caught the train from Llanfairfechan to Bangor and walked back following the route on the map.
Free parking next to the station.
Stay safe, take the right gear and have a great day out.

Hiking Route
· Snowdonia
Capel Curig to Betws-y-Coed via Llyn Crafnant
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.1 km
5:30 h
291 m
461 m
A short bus ride on the Snowdonia Sherpa Bus (S1 Route - takes around 15 mins) brings you to Capel Curig. From here, you will ascend to Llyn Crafnant, a hidden gem missed by many visitors.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
British Coastline - Colwyn Bay to Prestatyn - Wales Coastal Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
24.2 km
5:55 h
14 m
26 m
British Coastline sectional day walk.
Caught the train to Colwyn Bay from Prestatyn and walked back.
ATOW there is free parking in Prestatyn station car park IF you buy a ticket for the train journey from the ticket office at the station, otherwise it's a pay and display car park.
Numerous cafes, shops etc along the route for refreshments.
Beach and sea views for the majority of the routes length.
Stay safe, take the right gear and have a great day out.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Capel Curig
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5.2 km
1:14 h
93 m
93 m
From the village of Capel Curig in North Snowdonia, a mixed walk through fields and woodland, with a views of Snowdon from Llynnau Mymbyr

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
British Coastline - Llanfairfechan to Llandudno Junction - Wales Coastal Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
16.1 km
4:09 h
62 m
65 m
British coastline sectional day walk.
Caught the train from Llandudno Junction to Llanfairfechan and walked back following the route on the map.
Free roadside car parking on Glan-Y-Mor road behind the cottages. Short walk to the station from here.
Stay safe, take the right gear and have a great day out.

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Crimpiau X Craig Wen X Llyn Colwyd Reservoir
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
14.6 km
3:28 h
603 m
603 m
Look down on a lonely reservoir while navigating challenging peaks and unforgiving bogs!

Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
Tryfan and Glyder Fawr
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
8.6 km
3:32 h
901 m
901 m
A challenging but rewarding scramble up Tryfan and over to Glyder Fawr.Please review the walk positively/negatively for the benefit of everyone.
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Conwy - An Adventurous Pub Walk by Anonymous
June 03, 2022
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The Cambrian Way by Richard
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May 14, 2022
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Community
This is way more challenging than The cape wrath trail
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Tryfan via North Ridge, Bristly Ridge by Zaheer
May 13, 2022
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