A cycle track from Llangefni to the coast at Newborough following quiet lanes or traffic free cycle tracks. The Route View the Anglesey Rural Cycling Network homepage here, or the printable map here.
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Starting off on the eastern end of the spectacular Traeth Coch (known to some as Red Wharf Bay) this is a most tasty bite size section of the coastal path. Climbing up to the lofty, for Ynys Mon, Bwrdd Arthur you’ll be rewarded with views in all directions if the weather is kind to you.
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A walk along the southern Anglesey coast on the Menai Straits and part of the Anglesey Coastal Path. The highlight of this walk is the view across “Y Fenai” towards Caernarfon and the mountains of Eryri. You could visit the Anglesey Sea Zoo on the way and make a full day of it. There used
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A historical insight into the walk up Snowdon. George Borrow sets off on an epic journey from Bangor to Caernarfon and then onwards to Snowdon in one day and mostly on foot. He even makes it back to Bangor that same day. Borrow claims to have ascended and descended in 4 hours, which is a
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Starting off in Capel Curig before following disused byways over to Dolwyddelan and possibly a pint (was shut today). Then along the Afon Lledr before starting to climb again by following the Sarn Helen Roman road past the settlement of Rhiwddolion and Betws Y Coed. The final section is again following a river, the Llugwy,
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Did this run tonight along the newly opened Lon Eifion to Gwyrfai Link. This mainly off road cycle track takes you on a wide pavement in the main along to the Lon Gwyrfai local cycle route. Makes an easy walk from Caernarfon, where you could pop into the Newborough Arms in Bont on the way.
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The Torrent Walk, or Llwybr Clywedog is a short woodland and riverside walk just outside Dolgellau down the Afon Clywedog. The Route The full route is on the Snowdonia National Park website here and a printable PDF map of the Torrent Walk
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If you’re after an easy walk in Betws y Coed, then this might be the one. Starting at the National Park information centre, you’ll explore the village and some of the surrounding countryside, but never being too far from civilisation. You certainly won’t need to take a packed lunch and the main hazard is to
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The valley of Cwm Penmnen lies to the south of Dolwyddelan and is steep sided and afforested. Through this valley, the Romans chose to build the famous Sarn Helen, which can still be followed over the moors towards Ffestiniog. Most of this route can be mountain biked and the final section of footpath avoided by
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A walk starting at the Flintshire village of Ffynnongroyw on the Dee Estuary, and ascending up to the flanks of Mynydd Mostyn at over 200m with panoramic views over the Wirral and even Liverpool beyond. See if you can spot the cathedral. The Route Visit the route homepage here or view the printable leaflet here.
This is a short ramble along the Afon Clywedog from Minera Mines near Coedpoeth, along the Afon Clywedog and continuing on into Wrexham. Some of the main attractions of this route are the river, mature woodlands, the industrial archaeology and the wildlife. There are also numerous visitor centres to visit on the way. The Route
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A countryside walk from Rossett on the Wales/England border. Has the added bonus of a pub half way round in Trevalyn, the Griffin Inn for refreshments. The Route Visit the routes home page here or download the leaflet here for the full route details.
A short countryside ramble from the village of Rossett. Note that the route crosses the busy A483 dual carriageway twice. The Route Visit the routes home page here or download the leaflet here for the full route details.
An easy rural walk around Rossett on the Wales / England border with a short section along the Afon Alun. The Route Visit the routes home page here or download the leaflet here for the full route details.
This is an easy walk around the countryside surrounding Rossett on the Wales/England border. The Route Visit the routes home page here or download the leaflet here for the full route details.
A mid level ramble onto the eastern flanks of Mynydd Eglwyseg from Rhosllanerchrugog. The Route Visit the route’s homepage for a downloadable 1:25k OS map and route directions.
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Starting from the train station at Dolwyddelan, this is one of the best options for visiting the castle if you don’t want to to do the usual tourist stuff and keep to within five minutes of your car! Beware some rather noisy dogs near the Pen-y-rhiw farm, they like to make it known that you’re
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This is a bite sized segment of this trail, starting in Llanfairfechan and ending in Penmaenmawr over the hill. There are plenty of trains and buses available to return to the start. The path crosses some high moorland that can feel much more remote than it is. Enjoy views to the Gogarth and Ynys Mon
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A nice easy walk on the edge of the Snowdonia National Park starting and ending in Llanrwst. You’ll be rewarded with views towards Snowdonia and the Carneddau for much of the walk. The Route More information on this page and a downloadable route leaflet here.
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Another steady walk from Llanrwst, with the views over to Snowdonia being one of the highlights. The Route More information on this page and a downloadable route leaflet here.
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There’s a pleasure in walking linear routes that no circuit can match. Walking from one settlement, over the hills to another always feels like a longer trip. This one, at only about 10km is short, but takes you from the coast and over pleasant hillside. Well, apart from the area adjacent the Afon Gyrach where
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While from Penmaenmawr, the skyline looks like hills, once you explore you realise that they form the edge of an upland plateau. This is an area rich in history, and even though you’re over 400m above sea level there are still occupied farm housed here and some remarkably good farmland in places. This would make
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A short walk into the hills that can still feel pretty remote and desolate, though you’re never more than a few Km from civilisation. Setting off from the end of the Valley Road, you’re practically on the hill already. The walk takes you up along the stream and up to the Roman road at Bwlch
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Gwydyr Forest has much more appeal than mountain biking. Hidden in the woods are the remains of the lead and zinc mining industry at Hafna Galena and Parc mines. It’s now mainly overgrown, but plenty remains for the industrial archaeologist. Most of the shafts are capped, but be wary of holes if you do decide
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