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Walking 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.... Click
here to view this website >
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