Walks you can reach from Penmaenmawr 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Recommended

Walk details: Railwalks.

Coast path — North Wales Path.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Aberconwy House: Siop lyfrau ail law mewn tŷ masnachol o'r 14eg ganrif / Second-hand bookshop in a 14th-century merchant's house (National Trust; 1h to visit).

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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

Walk details: Slow Ways.

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.

Penrhyn Castle and Garden: Fantasy castle with industrial and colonial foundations (National Trust; 3h30 to visit).

Great Orme: Surrounded by a 3,000-metre-long drystone wall, Y Parc farm on the Great Orme is rich in wildlife, archaeology and geology (National Trust).

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).

Coast path — North Wales Path.

Walk details: Railwalks.

Woodland: a quarter under tree cover.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

Reverse direction: Rail Rambles.