Walking holiday in Wales.

Walking Holiday in Wales

PERFECTLY SITUATED for COUNTRYSIDE and COAST Being close to the coast on the Conwy Estuary there are many opportunities to enjoy some walking. Conwy Estuary R.S.P.B. Reserve Walk Take your binoculars on this easy two mile circuit in the shadow of Conwy Castle - the 50 hectares of the RSPB's reserve always yield some interesting birds. Park at the reserve visitor centre (01492 584091; hot drinks, shop, kids games) off the A55 at Llandudno Junction or walk the 500 yards from the station. Look out for shelduck and flotillas of coot. The wooden hides give fine views over the lakes and you may see snipe among the reeds. Walking back on the estuary-side track, look out for flocks of linnets picking seeds off thistle heads. The mountains of Snowdonia, dusted with snow, brood over the landscape and the massive castle. It was built to subdue the Welsh - it didn't work. One of the 'Top 20 Family Walks in the UK' from the article 'The View from here', The Times, December 2001. © Crown Copyright 2006 At the Seaside There are beach walks at the estuary's mouth with views to Puffin Island and Anglesey. Llandudno and Rhos on Sea have delightful long unspoilt promenades looking to the Ormes Head at Llandudno.

The Victorian Pier at Llandudno is one of the longest in Britain. Garden walks in National Trust Properties. The world famous Bodnant Gardens, 3 miles, has 80 acres of beautiful walks.

Penrhyn Castle has a large walled Victorian garden with exotic plants and delightful walks in its 45 acres of grounds. The neo- Norman Castle is an extravagant wonder of intricate stone carvings and is completely furnished.

Historic Conwy A most interesting walk can be had around its town walls. Conwy is the classic walled town. Its circuit of walls, over 1km long and guarded by no less than 22 towers is one oft he finest in the world. Afterwards don't forget its magnificent Castle and 'Plas Mawr', 'Great Hall' Britain's finest Elizabethan town house. © Crown Copyright 2006 Country Walks There are walks in the Conwy Valley in Gwydir Forest at Betws y Coed. These walks have some stunning mountain views of the Snowdonia National Park. Enchanting Swallow Falls are within walking distance. Quiet country lane walks abound in the Valley with stunning vistas of mountains, moorland and racing rivers and streams. © Crown Copyright 2006 Just ten minutes away from The Old Rectory by car is the breathtaking Sychnant Pass, giving access to walks on Conwy mountain, overlooking Anglesey, Llandudno and the Great Orme. © Crown Copyright 2006 Forest walks Gwydyr Forest at Betws y Coed has two trails open, including Llyn Elsi trail and Llyn Parc trail. Extensive vistas of Snowdonia can be enjoyed whilst walking around Lake Elsi.

New 'Walking in the Conwy Valley' Website In true Welsh fashion you'll have a song in your heart as you set foot into the Conwy valley and enjoy the walks detailed here. Sublime mountain views, forest paths, lakeside.... More >