North West Wales
Explore the sand dunes at Newborough, discover the spectacular summit of Cadair Idris, go mountain biking in Coed y Brenin or enjoy the many waymarked walks in Gwydir Forest Park
Beddgelert Forest, near Porthmadog
Peaceful forest in the heart of Snowdonia National Park
Cadair Idris National Nature Reserve, near Dolgellau
One of the most beautiful and dramatic spots in Wales
Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre, near Dolgellau
Famous mountain biking centre with walking and running trails
Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Forest Garden
Choice of trails through trees from all over the world in our forest garden, one of which is accessible
Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Glasdir
Discover an old copper works in a quiet rural setting with an accessible trail to a viewpoint over the mine workings
Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Pont Cae’n y Coed, near Dolgellau
Start of the rugged Volcano Trail
Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Tyddyn Gwladys
Picnic site by the rolling Mawddach river and gateway to the Waterfalls and Goldmines Trail
Coed y Brenin Forest Park - Ty’n y Groes
Riverside picnic area and gateway to an all-ability riverside walk and a rugged mountain trail with great views over Snowdonia
Coedydd Aber National Nature Reserve, near Bangor
Native woodland with a dramatic waterfall
Cors Bodeilio National Nature Reserve, Anglesey
Internationally important wetland rich in wildlife
Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve, near Betws-y-Coed
Cwm Idwal lies at the northern end of the Snowdonia National Park.
Gwydir Forest Park - Betws-y-coed
Choice of peaceful forest walks away from the tourist bustle
Gwydir Forest Park - Cae'n y Coed, near Betws-y-coed
Easy-to-find picnic area with short walk
Gwydir Forest Park - Cyffty Mine, near Betws-y-coed
Short trail around abandoned mine
Gwydir Forest Park - Dolwyddelan, near Betws-y-coed
Enjoy views of Snowdonia’s peaks and a walk along a Roman road
Gwydir Forest Park - Hafna, near Llanrwst
Walking trail through lead mine ruins
Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Crafnant, near Llanrwst
Three waymarked walks around the lake and one of the finest views in North Wales
Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Geirionydd, near Llanrwst
Picnic site with walking trail around two beautiful lakes
Gwydir Forest Park - Llyn Sarnau, near Betws-y-coed
Picnic spot with a walk to two hidden lakes
Gwydir Forest Park - Sawbench, near Llanrwst
Historical walk with valley views and two mountain bike trails
Gwydir Forest Park - Ty’n Llwyn, near Betws-y-coed
Gateway to the famous Swallow Falls waterfall
Morfa Dyffryn National Nature Reserve, near Barmouth
Sand dunes and seashore in a beautiful coastal landscape
Morfa Harlech National Nature Reserve, near Harlech
Coastal landscape with a vast dune system of international importance
Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest, Anglesey
Discover this unique landscape shaped by wind and sea
Snowdon National Nature Reserve, near Beddgelert
Wales’s highest mountain is home to rare plants and wildlife