Walks in North Wales

To the south of Betws-y-Coed and the imposing peak of Moel Siabod lies the valley of the Afon Lledyr. The focus of the walk to Dolwyddelan Castle are the impressive ruins although it is an interesting landscape throughout. The Walk I knew very little about this valley before I took this walk. There is a

Conwy Mountain and its two neighbours overlook Conwy Bay and the North Wales Coast. The views are superb. In many ways they form the foothills of the higher mountains of Snowdonia to the south. The Walk I have driven past Conwy Mountain (Mynydd y Dref) many times on the A55 but never stopped to tread

Mynydd Mawr (698m) is a graceful peak, a bit of a rose amongst the rugged mountains that stand close by, Snowdon included. In addition the mountain is quiet making for a pleasant half day climb. Mind you the climb to the summit ridge is very steep from where a grassy pass leads to the high

There are many routes to climb Snowdon. However most people climb the Miners Track or the Pyg Track from Pen-y-Pass before returning to Llanberis via the clear path alongside the tracks of the Snowdon Railway. It is the easiest way to climb Snowdon and highly enjoyable as well. The Walk Pen-y-Pass is the usual place

Y Garn and Elidir Fawr are two 3,000 feet mountains that lie to the north of the long, winding Glyder ridge. They are best climbed from Llanberis to the west. The terrain makes the walking easier and quieter than the more popular mountains to the south of the Glyder ridge. The Walk I must admit

Holyhead Mountain is beautifully situated on the extreme west of Anglesey. A walk to its summit and a return along the craggy coastline makes for a very enjoyable few hours. The views towards Snowdonia across the length of Anglesey worthwhile on their own. The Walk Any walk which combines mountain with coast is enjoyable. A