103 Outdoor Activities in North Wales

Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure in North Wales

North Wales is renowned for being home to a wealth of exhilarating activities, thanks to its 870-mile coastline and stunning Snowdonia National Park!

There are simply so many outdoor activities in North Wales, from surfing and white water rafting to mountain biking and rural hiking; you’ll rarely be bored here. When it comes to the latter, why not embark on a walk up to the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân or Mount Snowdon? Alternatively, enjoy a refreshing wild swim in Llyn Padarn or Fairy Glen.

There are many organisers in the area providing advice and equipment for North Wales outdoor activities, including Discover Llŷn. This fantastic company allow you to hire e-bikes and paddleboards, making your outdoor adventure a hassle-free one.

Why not unleash your inner adventurer by heading to Zip World Fforest, where an exhilarating outing awaits?

Find your next outdoor adventure in North Wales…

The Mountaineering Company

9 Park Terrace
Deganwy
Conwy
North Wales
LL31 9UL

07525016160

The Mountaineering Company offer expert instruction in hill walking, rock climbing, mountaineering and trail running – all in the heart of Snowdonia. With a team of fully qualified and highly experienced instructors, you’ll be in safe hands here.
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The Overton Yew Trees

High St
Overton
Wrexham
Denbighshire
North Wales
LL13 0FA

Want to uncover the Seven Wonders of Wales? Be sure to start at The Overton Yew Trees in Overton-on-Dee, near Wrexham.
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Traeth Nefyn

Pwllheli
Llyn Peninsula
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL53 6HL

If it’s peace and seclusion you’re searching for, head to Treaeth Nefyn. Located on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula, this sandy bay is sheltered by the stunning Nefyn Headland and backed by steep slopes.
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Traeth Pensarn

Sea Rd
Pensarn
Abergele
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL22 7BU

Stop off at Traeth Pensarn beach in Abergele during a walk or cycle on the Wales Coastal Path. With stunning sea views and shops and eateries found in Abergele, you won’t regret it!
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Traeth Porth Wen Beach

Llanbadrig
Cemaes Bay
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL67 0NA

Natural beauty combines with industrial heritage at Traeth Porth Wen Beach. Home to the remains of a brickworks that closed at the start of WWI, this eerie cove is popular with urban explorers and history lovers.
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True Peak

True Peak
Tal-y-bont
Conwy
North Wales
LL32 8SL

07894904839

True Peak offer bespoke adventures in the Snowdonia National Park. From days trips to reaching the summit of Snowdon to team building days, there are plenty of activities to choose from. The team at True Peak will provide everything needed for the adventure of your wildest dreams.
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Upper Dyserth Play Area and Field

Thomas Ave
Dyserth
Rhyl
North Wales
LL18 6AN

Climb, swing and crawl your way through Upper Dyserth Play Area and Field. Situated a 15-minute drive from Rhyl Beach, this play park can easily be incorporated into a beach day.
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Y Ddol Uchaf North Wales Wildlife Trust Reserve

Unnamed Road
Mold
CH7 5UN

Y Ddol Uchaf North Wales Wildlife Trust Reserve is a former quarry site but looking at it today you’d never guess. The site is rich in wildlife thanks to its woodland, grasslands, ponds, and river. Species found here include great crested newt, tawny owl, grass snake, common spotted orchid, brown trout, and common mayfly.
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Y Gogarth Great Orme Country Park

Y Gogarth Great Orme Country Park
Llandudno
LL30 2BW

Start your journey through the Great Orme Country Park at the visitor centre. Here you’ll find interactive displays and exciting films about the diverse wildlife and the history of the area. From here you can take on the two-mile walk across this spectacular part of North Wales.
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Y Graig North Wales Wildlife Trust

Tremeirchion
Saint Asaph
LL17 0UR

Y Graig North Wales Wildlife Trust nature reserve is a haven for wildflowers and butterflies and boasts spectacular views over the Vale of Clwyd. The combination of woodland and grassland provides a habitat for a variety of species including speckled wood butterflies and woodland birds.
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