Walks you can reach from Llanfairfechan by train

Offa's Dyke Path up to the trig point on Graig Fawr, a National Trust limestone hill with sea views to the Great Orme, and a disused railway line.

Hilly: two fifths on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.

Woodland: a fifth under tree cover.

Graig Fawr: A National Trust limestone hill above Prestatyn with a trig point and views to the Great Orme, reached via the Offa's Dyke Path.

Time: 2h30–5h

Warnings: A sustained hillside climb with steps and steeper terrain.

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

Hard-surfaced circuit around Flint Castle and along the Wales Coast Path with saltmarsh and Dee Estuary views across to the Wirral.

Coastal: almost all along the coast.

Woodland: half under tree cover.

Flint Castle: The earliest of Edward I's Welsh castles, distinctive for its great detached tower; began the chain of English-built fortresses in Wales.

Flintshire Guardian: Three-metre-tall sculpture at Flint Point looking out across the Dee Estuary toward Hilbre Island.

Dee Estuary: Wide tidal estuary on the North Wales/Wirral border, fringed with saltmarsh and rich in birdlife.

Time: 1h30–3h

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).

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Coast path — North Wales Path.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Time: 7h30–14h30

Walk details: Slow Ways.

The scenery is magnificent. A peaceful route mostly away from traffic that climbs three-quarters of the way up Conwy Mountain on a stony track, with uneven and muddy paths and magnificent views. There is a fair amount of walking on roads without pavements, mostly quiet or in 30mph zones and the ascent and descent are not too steep. Overlaps slightly with the Wales Coast Path High-Level Route. Regular daily trains and buses link Conwy and Penmaenmawr. The Sychnant Pass is a highlight.

Time: 2h–4h30

Warnings: Some roads have no pavement; mostly quiet but stay alert. The bridge over the railway near Conwy is narrow with no pavement, so wait for a gap in the traffic. Higher paths through the heather can be narrow and uncomfortable. Can be muddy.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Similar walk: Slow Ways (inc. GPX).

Time: 8h–16h30

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.