Great walks in Conwy

Berthlwyd Hall Holiday Park - December 21^st 2021

Conwy is a great base location to explore some fantastic scenery with your four-legged family member. Easily accessible are some of North Wales’ most popular coastal locations and beaches, plus you’re never far away from mountains and countryside if hiking or rambling is more to your taste. 

Here are some suggestions for your next family or solo walk…

Conwy mountain/Tal y Fan

Conwy mountain is in an easily accessible location from Conwy town via the Sychnant Pass. Here you will find rugged Welsh countryside being grazed upon by sheep and Welsh wild ponies. There’s plenty of car parks and safe places to park just off Sychnant Pass with lots of paths leading off from there. 

The terrain isn’t too rugged and visibility is always high so there is usually no surprises on the path ahead, so those looking for a more casual walk will find plenty of trails to explore. If you’re looking for a more challenging hike heading East from the road will take you towards Tal Y Fan, a 610m peak that forms part of the Carneddau. This requires a good level of fitness and suitable footwear and clothing. Of course, Conwy mountain and Tal Y Fan are very easily reached from Berthlwyd – we’re practically located on them!

Conwy Morfa to Penmaenmawr Coastal Walk 

If flat walks and promenades along beautiful coastline and sandy beaches take your fancy, then this is a great option. Conwy Morfa is a popular location, particularly in the Summer, where dog walkers and families enjoy days out on the beach overlooking the Conwy estuary.

After heavy investment, Conwy Morfa was inked via a footpath to the equally beautiful sandy beach in Penmaenmawr. At 7 miles, it’s a good length without being too demanding and there are options to stop and rest at either end with beach cafes in Penmaenmawr and the Mulberry at Conwy Marina on the way back. As mentioned above, the walk is nice in the Summer but the coastal path makes this walk accessible all year round with ease.

 The Great Orme road

Not quite in Conwy but in neighbouring Llandudno, we think this walk bridges the gap between the two above. It’s around 4 miles and is tarmacked but with variable terrain in the form of long ascents and descents which requires a good level of fitness. The sights along this route are second to none, from a large colony of seals and views that extend to Liverpool and even Blackpool on clear days. There is also the most expensive postcode in Wales on Llys Helig Drive – dubbed “Millionaires’ Row by locals – the average house price is well over £1 million.

Conwy Valley and the Carneddau

It’s hard to be specific here as the area is massive and the amount of hikes endless, but we couldn’t write a blog on the topic of dog walks without honourable mentions to Conwy Valley and the Carneddau. Popular destinations in Conwy Valley include the well-renowned and picture perfect Betws-Y-Coed with lovely walks along the river and the surrounding area. The Carneddau are rugged and wild mountains, left untouched. Proper research is required before entering this mountain range but the scenery of tall peaks, blue lakes and wildlife including wild ponies, birds and flocks of sheep make the effort worth it.