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…

Minera Country Park & Iron Works

Minera Country Park & Iron Works
New Brighton
Wrexham
LL11 3DU

This historic and beautiful country park rests moments away from Wrexham and hosts so many intriguing sights to see. Come and explore this lovely mixture of industrial remains and nature.
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Moel Famau

Moel Famau Country Park
Mold
CH7 5PH

Moel Famau, meaning ‘mother mountain’, is the highest summit in the Clwydian Range. Sitting in the centre of the heather-clad hills of the range, Moel Famau offers stunning views across the Vale of Clwyd to Snowdonia and the coast beyond.
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Moel Hiraddug

Moel Hiraddug
Rhyl
LL18 6HR

Moel Hiraddug, also known as The Foel or Dyserth Mountain, is the northernmost hill in the Clwydian Range. Here you’ll find the remains of a hillfort, thought to be from the Iron Age. While much of the original fort has not survived, the views from its remains make the steep journey to get to it more than worthwhile.
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Morfa Aber Nature Reserve

Aber
Llanfairfechan
LL33 0LB

Morfa Dyffryn National Nature Reserve is one of the most important dune systems in Wales because of its rare bare sand areas and wildlife habitats. The impressive coastal land supports breeding birds, reptiles, and amphibians as well as a range of plant life.
Nant Mill Country Park

Rhos Berse Rd
Coedpoeth
Wrexham
LL11 3BT

01978 752772

This delightful park not only offers access to the Clywedog Valley Trail but hosts ample spots for unwinding; come here for a wonderful day out.
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Nant y Coed Local Nature Reserve

Village Rd
Llanfairfechan
LL33

Walk through this ancient woodland surrounding the Afon Ddu. Pack and picnic and enjoy it next to the stunning wildlife pond where you can spot dragonflies and damselflies darting across the water.
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Nantporth North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

Holyhead Rd
Bangor
LL57 2JR

01248 351541

Nantporth North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve sits along the Wales Coast Path. The airy canopy of coastal ash woodland provides welcome shelter from the rays on sunnier days. Wander through whitebeam trees, oak, aspen, and birch as you listen out for the melodic song of the birds that call the reserve home.
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National Cycle Route 5

Llysfaen
Abergele
United Kingdom
LL22 8HG

National Cycle Route 5 begins in Reading and ends in Holyhead, Anglesey. The route allows you to explore plenty of England before arriving in Wales where you’ll cycle a coastal route and take in magnificent views as you go.
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National Trust – Carneddau and Glyderau

National Trust Bwthyn Ogwen
Nant Ffrancon
Bethesda
LL57 3LZ

01248 600954

Explore this 21,000-acre mountainous area, with 100km of footpaths and 1,000 archaeological sites that 500,000 walkers visit every year. The area is home to a variety of wildlife species including otters, water voles, ponies, and birds such as peregrine.
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North Wales Wildlife Trust Osprey Lookout

B4501
Abergele
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL22 8UY

See osprey from a safe distance and learn all about local wildlife and the work North Wales Wildlife Trust do. The birds can be seen from the live nest feed in the Llyn Brenig visitor centre or from the Osprey Lookout from April to August.
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