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…

Church Bay

Church Bay
Holyhead
LL65 4EU

Church Bay is a blue flag beach that takes its name from nearby St Rhuddlad’s Church. With a mixture of sand and pebbles, rock pools and lifeguard duty, this beach is popular with families looking for a day of fun in the sun.
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Coed Pen y Pigyn

Coed Pen y Pigyn
Corwen
LL21 0DF

Walk through ancient woodland in the Dee Valley and spot a stone circle, animal sculptures and plenty of wildlife along the way! Taking around 40 minutes to complete, this trail is considered easy to moderate.
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Coed y Brenin

Coed Y Brenin Visitor Centre Dolgefeiliau
Ganllwyd
Dolgellau
LL40 2HZ

Coed y Brenin was Britain’s first purpose-built mountain biking centre and is a top sport destination in the UK. From the visitor centre, there are eight mountain bike trails that range from beginner to expert level.
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Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve

Abergwyngregyn
Llanfairfechan
LL33 0LP

03000 653000

Home to a diverse range of habitats and the famous Aber Falls, Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve attracts plenty of visitors each and every year. Within the reserve, there are also plenty of historic and archaeological points of interest, including an Iron Age hill fort and the remains of old houses.
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Conwy Mountain

Conwy Mountain
Conwy
North Wales
LL32 8DN

Take on this moderate walk around Conwy Mountain on grassy paths, tracks and roads for superb views, wildlife spotting and fascinating geological points of interest. Extend the walk to Penmaen Bach hill and Alltwen or continue back to Conwy for some well-deserved refreshments.
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Conwy Water Gardens

Glyn Isa
Rowen
Conwy
LL32 8TP

01492 650063

Located within the Snowdonia National Park in the picturesque Conwy Valley, Conwy Water Gardens boasts fully stocked coarse fishing lakes, numerous ponds, woods and waterfalls. Wildlife lovers can spot otters, ducks, chickens and fish as they walk the nature trail and find over 100 species of fish in the onsite Aquatic Centre.
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Criccieth Beach

Criccieth Beach
Criccieth
LL52 0PS

A crescent of sand and shingle sitting below a rocky headland with 13th-century castle views. Sheltered and gently sloping, Criccieth makes an excellent family beach.
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Deganwy Beach

Deganwy Beach
Deganwy
Conwy
Wales
LL31 9YR

Nestled between Llandudno and Conwy is the village of Deganwy and its idyllic sand and shingle beach. One of few beaches in North Wales that faces south west, Deganwy is the perfect place to catch some rays.
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Dinorwic Slate Quarry

National Slate Museum
Llanberis
LL55 4TY

Located between the village of Llanberis and Dinorwig, and home to the National Slate Museum is Dinorwic Slate Quarry. Here, you can explore the large former slate quarry, promising breath-taking views.
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Discover Llŷn

Discover Llŷn
Pwllheli
Gwynedd

07713 029205

Discover Llŷn welcomes you to explore the Llŷn peninsula by e-bike or paddleboard. They also provide guided trips for those interested in discovering hidden gems! They will deliver and collect all equipment, as well as advise on places, routes, and points of interest, allowing you to enjoy a hassle-free time.
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