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Walking in North Wales Walking in Snowdonia
In true Welsh fashion you'll have a song in your heart as you set foot into the Conwy Valley to enjoy the walks detailed here. Sublime mountain views, forest paths, lakeside trails, neolithic settlements, tumbling waterfalls. each carefully detailed walk contains its own wealth of delights. Whether you're in the mood for a gentle 'after lunch' stroll or a challenging stroll to the summit of a distant ridge, you'll find a walk to suit, all of them easily accessible from Betws-y-Coed and the Conwy Valley.
The beauty of North Wales and the experience of walking in North Wales will leave you breathless standing still.

It makes Sense to Stay
To appreciate the diversity of walks to the full, why not stay a few days in the area, either on the coast or in the valley itself? Please visit www.betws-y-coed.co.uk for listings on accommodation, where a warm Welsh welcome awaits you.

Your guide to good walking
Useful tips and guidelines to follow to enjoy your walking safety.

Safe and Sensible
All of the walks detailed here are suitable for ambulent people of average fitness. At the same time all involve an amount of exertion above and beyond everyday walking. Approach these walks sensibly by ensuring that you have good footwear (sturdy waterproof walking shoes or boots) and carry a waterproof and warm sweater between Autumn and Spring. Don't attempt walk 5, Noel Siabod walk or Walk 12, the Glyders Ridge, unless you are a seasoned walker, and then again only in suitable weather.

Follow the Countryside Code
Enjoy the countryside and respect its life and work:-

Guard against all risk of fire
Fasten all gates
Keep your dogs under close control
Keep to public paths across farmland
Use gates and stiles to cross fences, hedges and walls
Leave livestock, crops and machinery alone
Take your litter home
Protect wildlife plants and trees
Take special care on country roads
Make no unnecessary noise

Thank you !

Guided Walking

Would you like your own guide to show you the delights of the region?

Wild-about-Wales
Run by Cathy Popkin. A full range of walks are available. For more information take a look at:

www.wild-about-wales.com

Trefriw Trails
Trywydd Trefriw / Trefriw Trails is a community-led development project improving access to footpaths in and around the village of Trefriw in North Wales.

www.trefriwtrails.org.uk

Walking in Snowdonia ::: Walking in North Wales

Where to find out more
These are just a few of the superb walks in and around the Conwy Valley. If you would like to know about the full range of walks available please contact the the following.

Tourist Information Centres

Betws-y-Coed
Royal Oak Stables
Betws-y-Coed
LL24 0AH
Tel: 01690 710426
Fax: 01690 710665

Conwy
Cadw Visitor Centre
Castle Entrance
Conwy
LL32 8LD
Tel: 01492 592248
Fax: 01492 573545

Walks : Betws-y-Coed : Rowen : Trefriw : Gwydir Forest : Siabod : Llewelyn Fawr
Capel Garmon : The Llugwy : Penmaenmawr : Llanfair Talhaiarn : The Glyders : Pentrefoelas

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