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…

Llanddwyn Beach

Llanddwyn Beach
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
Anglesey
LL61 6SG

This remote island-like beach boasts stunning views of Snowdonia and the Lyn Peninsula. Part of the Newborough Warren National Nature Reserve, this area is rich in birds and other wildlife.
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Llandudno North Shore Beach

Llandudno
Conwy
North Wales
LL30 2LG

The largest and most popular beach in Llandudno, North Shore is a long-established and much-loved beach resort. Sheltered by the Great Orme and Little Orme headlands, the beach enjoys a sheltered position and plenty to do.
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Llandudno Snowsports Centre

Happy Valley Rd
Llandudno
LL30 2LR

01492 874707

Head to Llandudno Snowsport Centre for skiing, snowboarding, snow-tubing, and tobogganing! Thrill seekers will love making their way down the longest toboggan run in Britain or the impressive dry ski slope with stunning views out to the coast. Fancy a slower pace? Take to the alpine adventure golf course before settling down for refreshments at the alpine bar and kitchen.
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Llyn Alaw

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 53.3512654
Longitude: -4.4160251

Llyn Alaw is Anglesey’s largest lake and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Fringed with vegetation, the lake is home to wintering wildfowl, little grebes, black tern and little gull, along with a wealth of other wildlife. Follow the network of pathways and see which species you spot!
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Llyn Padarn

Llyn Padarn
Llanberis
Caernarfon
Gwynedd
LL55 4TY

01286 870892

Llyn Padarn is a great spot to visit whilst in Snowdonia! Enjoy this glacially formed lake nestled amidst breath-taking scenery, where the village of Llanberis rests on the southern banks.
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Llyn Tegid

A494
Bala
Merioneth
LL23 7

Resting to the southwest of the bustling town of Bala is the largest natural lake in Wales, Llyn Tegid, also known as Bala Lake. This large freshwater glacial lake rests within the mountains of Snowdonia, offering a scenic day out in North Wales.
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Loggerheads Country Park

Ruthin Road
Mold
CH7 5LH

01824 712757

A beautiful river valley and country park in the Clwydian Range, featuring accessible paths across hills and valleys and a great Discovery Trail.
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Maes Hiraddug North Wales Wildlife Trust Reserve

4 Rhodfa Pedr
Dyserth
Rhyl
LL18 6LR

01248 351451

Maes Hiraddug North Wales Wildlife Trust reserve is a colourful, wildflower-filled haven that’s at its best in the summer months. The reserve helps visitors to picture what the countryside would have looked like hundreds of years ago.
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Maes y Pant

Pant Ln
Gresford
Wrexham
LL12 8HB

When visiting Wrexham, why not venture out to Maes y Pant? A wonderful spot for the family, ample trails and picnic areas await.
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Marine Lake Rhyl

Marine Lake Rhyl
Rhyl
North Wales
LL18 1AQ

Marine Lake is a 12-hectare man-made reservoir lying next to the mouth of the River Clwyd. Popular activities here include walking, crabbing, and riding the nearby steam train.
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