Walks from Llanfairfechan
Caernarfonshire · Wales
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Llanfairfechan Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Llanfairfechan by train.
Llanfairfechan to Penmaenmawr
Recommended: An utterly gorgeous route; the views of the coast at either end were excellent. An inland alternative to the coastal route that climbs steadily to around 340m and back down, with no difficult scrambles. The middle third crosses moorland on clear and signposted paths and is fairly level. Excellent coastal views at either end. One very short boggy section soon after the descent begins. Semi-wild ponies graze on the moorland, and there is birdlife including buzzards.
Hilly: half on high ground, rising above the surrounding land.
Time: 2h30–5h
Warnings: There are several junctions across the moorland that need careful navigation.
Walk details: Railwalks.
Llanfairfechan to Llanrwst
Bangor to Llanfairfechan
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.