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…

RSPB Ynys-Hir

Dyfi Furnace
Machynlleth
SY20 8TA

01654 700222

With the southern Snowdonia mountains to the north and the Cambrian mountains to the south, the RSPB Yns-hir is stunning from every angle. View lapwings and redshanks in summer and ducks and geese during the colder months.
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Sea Kayaking Wales

Smithfield
Bodorgan
LL62 5BL

Sea Kayaking Wales offers beginner to advanced courses on the island of Anglesey. The team here also offer family and group adventures that include sea kayaking along the coastline and lunchbreaks on the beach.
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Sea Môr Kayaking

Unit, 22
Trading from Snowdonia Watersports
Y Glyn
Caernarfon
LL55 4EL

07899 07399768660

Sea Môr Kayaking offers bespoke trips and coaching from their base in the Snowdonia National Park. Take to the sea at Anglesey and the Lyn Peninsula for a guided trip or learn the basics on the lake at Llanberis.
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Snowdonia Riding Stables

Waunfawr
Caernarfon
LL55 4PQ

01286 479435

Nestled between Snowdon and the sea, Snowdonia Riding Stables offers superb riding amongst some of the best mountain and coastal scenery in the UK. Here you can learn to ride or improve your existing skills on one of a range of carefully selected horses and ponies through miles of peaceful bridleways.
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Spinnies Aberogwen – North Wales Wildlife Trust

Bangor
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL57 3YH

Spinnies Aberogwen North Wales Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve Head to Spinnies Aberogwen, a series of lagoons and surrounding habitats. Walk around the reserve at your leisure and spot a variety of bird species including grey heron, kingfisher, chiffchaff and little grebe.
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Swallow Falls

Swallow Falls
Afon Llugwy
Betws-y-Coed
Snowdonia National Park
LL24 0DW

Visit Swallow Falls, an area of outstanding natural beauty for a picturesque day out with loved ones. Enjoy the thunderous roar of the water, in a wooded setting, reached by a narrow and rocky footpath.
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Sychdyn Riding Centre

Alltami Road
Sychdyn
Mold
CH7 6ET

01352 840284

Sychdyn Riding Centre provides lessons for abilities, from absolute beginners to experienced riders. Lessons are available on a one-to-one basis or in a group. With 30 years of experience, you’re in great hands here.
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Tan Y Bwlch North Wales Nature Reserve

Tan Y Bwlch North Wales Nature Reserve
Caernarfon
LL54 5DL

Get a glimpse of Wales’ countryside and visit this traditional hay meadow surrounded by earth and stone walls. Tan Y Bwlch North Wales Nature Reserve is at its most colourful in June and July when it is in full bloom.
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Tan-y-Mynydd Trout Fishery

Moelfre
Abergele
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL22 9RF

01745826722

Tan-y-Mynydd, meaning under the mountain, is a trout fishing haven. Set within beautifully cared for grounds, the manmade pools here have matured over 50 years and fish thrive here. Tan-Y-Mynydd promises to test experienced anglers and provide plenty of fun to novices.
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The Horseshoe Pass

Llangollen
Denbighshire
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL20 8DP

Want to enjoy a beautiful drive between the mountains of Llantysilio and Cyrn-y-Brain? Come and explore The Horseshoe Pass, a Denbighshire wonder.
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