Walks you can reach from Ty Croes by train

Pavement route into Rhosneigr village then along the beach and dunes, returning by a similar route.

Coastal: three quarters along the coast.

Rhosneigr Clock Tower: Village centre landmark surrounded by shops and cafés.

Rhosneigr Beach and Dunes: Wide Anglesey beach backed by sand dunes with multiple criss-crossing paths.

Time: 1h30–3h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a third of the walk.

Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

Pavement and tarmac route from Bangor station to Bangor Pier, passing the University of Bangor with views across the Menai Strait.

Coastal: three fifths along the coast.

The Menai Strait: Tidal strait between mainland Wales and Anglesey, with scenic views from the route.

University of Bangor: Welsh university whose halls of accommodation are passed on the walk.

Bangor Pier: A Grade II listed Victorian pier reaching out into the Menai Strait, with views across to Anglesey. A small entry fee applies for adults.

Time: 1h30–3h30

Warnings: A fifth urban.

Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

Out-and-back along the Wales Coast Path from Colwyn Bay to St Trillo's Chapel at Rhos on Sea.

Coastal: almost all along the coast.

St Trillo's Chapel: A tiny seafront chapel built over a natural spring thought to be an ancient holy well, with seating for six people.

Rhos on Sea: Coastal village with shops, cafés and a playground at the turnaround point.

Time: 1h30–2h30

Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

The views are spectacular. A walk of two contrasting halves: a steep, sometimes stony climb up and over Bangor Mountain on lanes and footpaths through the town, then a long, generally well-maintained coastal section on the Wales Coast Path with stretches of pebbles and sand and sea-eroded path. Involves steep sections and quite a lot of rough ground. Second half follows the Wales Coast Path. Views to Anglesey, Puffin Island, the Great Orme and Penmaenmawr; hides indicate plentiful wildlife. No facilities on the coastal section.

Coastal: three fifths along the coast.

Time: 4h–8h

Lunch: The Slate pub just off route near Llandegai is the last chance for refreshments before Llanfairfechan; no facilities along the coastal section.

Warnings: Steep climbs and a fair amount of rough ground. Cross the A5 with care. Coastal path crosses a shingle beach and eroded sections; not advisable during very high spring tides with strong onshore winds.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Similar walk: Slow Ways (inc. GPX).

Hilly: a third on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Time: 2h30–5h

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Coast path — North Wales Path.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Time: 2h30–5h30

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Rail Rambles.