Walks from Penmaenmawr
Caernarfonshire · Wales
MapBeautiful walks starting or ending at Penmaenmawr Station.
Alternatively, view walks you can reach directly from Penmaenmawr 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.
Penmaenmawr to Llanrwst
Penmaenmawr to Conwy
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.