10 Outdoor Activities in North Wales That You Shouldn't Miss

December 13, 2021 Karren Gelb

Discover the best top things to do in North Wales, United Kingdom including Y Garn, The Mawddach Trail, Llanddwyn Beach, Black Rock Llamas, Harlech Beach, Watkin Path, Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth), Tywyn Beach, Lido Beach, West Shore Beach.
Restaurants in North Wales

1. Y Garn

Snowdonia National Park Wales
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 26 reviews

Y Garn

Reviewed By Penndela123

what a beautiful place.. even in mid-winter. the paths are well maintained and the scenery is amazing well worth a visit

2. The Mawddach Trail

Dolgellau to Barmouth, Snowdonia National Park, Dolgellau Wales +44 1341 422888 http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/Easy-Leisure-Walks/Mawddach-Trail
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 429 reviews

The Mawddach Trail

Reviewed By 533carmelr - Bolton, United Kingdom

Started at Barmouth Beach and walked over the bridge (a train came across at the same time!) It was sunny and such a nice stroll. Bikes overtook us, as did joggers but it didn't matter! We walked from Barmouth to the George 111 pub, and then onto dolleglau. It was about 9 miles so we got the bus back (free on weekends) It's a flat walk and can be done at any pace. I might even try to do a bike next time!!

3. Llanddwyn Beach

Dwyran LL61 6SG Wales https://www.visitanglesey.co.uk/en/things-to-do/activities/llanddwyn-beach/#.XVtk2Xt7nb1
Excellent
84%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 541 reviews

Llanddwyn Beach

Reviewed By pattersa - Liverpool, United Kingdom

This is an island but accessible on foot except for high tides. There are great views and a number of historical sites on the island. There are lots of little coves along the shores of the island, for a swim or a paddle. The nearest car park is the beach car-park at Newborough Warren, there are trails through the pine woods on the dunes or you can walk along the beach. Perfect for a day out with a picnic.

4. Black Rock Llamas

Morfa Bychan Road, Porthmadog LL49 9UR Wales +44 1766 513344 http://blackrockllamas.co.uk/index.htm
Excellent
95%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
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5.0 based on 82 reviews

Black Rock Llamas

Reviewed By 326ninak

We visited BlackRock Llamas this morning and both me , my mum and my 2 boys had the best time!! Very friendly reception with lots of very interesting information and a lovely walk round and fun doing llama agility (which I never even knew existed until today) . I would highly recommend to anyone I know and would certainly go back if in the area again! Thank you!!

5. Harlech Beach

Snowdonia National Park, Harlech LL46 2UG Wales
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 592 reviews

Harlech Beach

Reviewed By JSHD2016 - Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

This beach is stunning and the water is quite warm in patches in the summer months. Definitely go and definitley take your golf clubs too because there is a golf course within stones throw of the beach along with camping and the steepest street in the world (according to Guiness World Book of records) just down the road plus castle. Enjoy

6. Watkin Path

Snowdonia National Park Wales http://www.eryri-npa.gov.uk/visiting/walking/mountain-walks/watkin-path
Excellent
93%
Good
7%
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Watkin Path

Reviewed By furnesscumbria

Beautiful walk from small car park with family and dog well worth a visit to swim and jump into the pools. Luckily we had gorgeous weather but I’m sure it’s well worth the walk at anytime dramatic picturesque place. No toilets but beautiful picnic Place

7. Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth)

Llyn Peninsula, Abersoch LL53 7LG Wales
Excellent
63%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 132 reviews

Porth Neigwl (Hell's Mouth)

Reviewed By Johnfrisbee - Christchurch, United Kingdom

Wow, such a long, wide and wild-if-windy beach. Perfect for a gentle stroll, or blowing off the cobwebs, depending on the weather. You get a real sense of isolation here, with not that many fellow walkers, (midweek/October). It's well signposted on the local road, with a small car park. Then around 5mins walk along a sandy path through the dunes... And then - the view! We enjoyed reading the various signs, learning a little of the beach's history and wildlife. (The more signs and info the better methinks. History and wildlife very important, as well as giving areas like these context.) We loved it here, spending a very happy hour, walking part of this huge beach. Oh that we had more time to cover it all...no matter, we'll return someday.

8. Tywyn Beach

Tywyn Wales
Excellent
61%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 338 reviews

Tywyn Beach

Reviewed By BethanGriffiths - Llansantffraid-ym-Mechain, United Kingdom

I cannot remember the last time I visited Tywyn but I will be back again soon. We found a good fish and chip shop to have our lunch and was surprised by the number of shops there were there.We went down to the beach and found plenty of benches to sit on and relax. The beach was so clean and you did not have to pay for parking in the car park. Ideal place to take children as there is plenty of sand to make castles. Will be back again soon

9. Lido Beach

Prestatyn Wales
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 175 reviews

Lido Beach

Reviewed By malc1005 - Kettering, United Kingdom

A lovely beach in Prestatyn, to take a stroll by the sea, and watch the world go by. Was a bit breezy, but nice all the same.

10. West Shore Beach

West Shore, Llandudno LL30 Wales
Excellent
63%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 695 reviews

West Shore Beach

Reviewed By karenpL8806NQ - Liverpool, United Kingdom

This is a very nice quiet place, You can walk along the beach, Their is a children’s play area, Boating lake for model boats, A loverly coffee shop with hot snacks, Pub on the corner,If you want to get away from the Llandudno seaside,Jump on the bus, £3each way and it leaves from just by the monument we’re all the busses that leave for the great orme

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