If you are looking for scenic walks in North Wales, then you are going to be spoilt for choice. The region is teeming with them, with routes amidst glorious countryside, offering dramatical coastal vistas and lovely lakeside walking routes where you can escape from hectic modern lifestyles and enjoy a gentler pace of life.

We’ve taken on the challenge of putting together a selection of our favourite scenic walks in North Wales so that our new holiday home owners are provided with a list of the best walking routes to complete the next time they have come to stay in their new home away from home.

1. Snowdon (Llanberis, Gwynedd)

No list of scenic walks in North Wales would be complete if it didn’t feature Snowdon. This is the highest mountain in the UK outside of Scotland and is a popular tourist attraction with thousands of holiday makers flocking to the area each year with the intention of making it to the mountain's summit.

There are six different walking routes to take into consideration if you are looking to make it to the top, each of which differs in terms of the level of difficulty that it offers. The easiest and most popular of these routes is the Llanberis Path which covers a total distance of 9 miles (there and back). As you make your way up the mountain on this route you will be able to enjoy wonderful vistas of lakes, valleys and rugged terrain. 

Once you reach the summit the views become even more remarkable. Not only will you be able to gaze across the rest of the Snowdonia National Park region, but you can even see all the way across to Ireland on a clear day! It’s well worth making the trip.

2. Aber Falls (Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd)

If you are looking for scenic waterfall walks in North Wales, then look no further than Aber Falls. This is a far shorter walk than the Llanberis path covering a total distance of 2.4 miles (there and back). 

However, it is well worth completing thanks to the glorious Aber Falls waterfall where water from the Afon Goch cascades down roughly 120 feet onto a sill of igneous rocks in the foothills of the Carneddau range. 

Whilst you are completing the walk, which starts from the Aber Falls car park, you will be able to soak up scenes of lush woodland. This is the ideal route for anyone who is looking to escape from hectic city centres or busy working schedules.

3. Llyn Idwal (Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia)

Lake walks in North Wales don’t get much better than the one around Llyn Idwal in the Snowdonia region. This glacial lake is framed by rugged mountain peaks, including the iconic Tryfan Mountain. 

Starting from the Ogwen Cottage Visitor Centre, this 3 mile circular walk takes you around the circumference of the lake where you will be able to soak up sensational views of cliffs and cascading streams. 

The lake is entrenched in Welsh legend having been named after Prince Idwal Foel, the grandson of Rhodri Mawr who was one of the ancient kings of Wales. The tale goes that the Prince was murdered by being drowned in the lake. However, an alternative theory suggests that he may have died in a battle against the Saxons in 942, with his body then being cremated at the lakeside. 

Irrespective of what the true story actually is, this is a lake that is ensconced in history and affords beautiful views throughout the 3 mile walk which is perhaps one of the best lake walks in North Wales.

4. The Great Orme (Llandudno, Conwy)

Llandudno is the quintessential British seaside town with its historic pier, scenic promenade, traditional amusement arcades and welcoming family vibe. While a walk along the Llandudno promenade is scenic, it doesn’t quite offer the same views as the circular walk around the Great Orme which towers over the town. 

You can take the circular walk right around the headland on a route which covers roughly 5 miles. Along the way you will be able to soak up the sensational sea views and also admire the wildlife who have chosen to make Llandudno their home. This includes animals such as seals, friendly mountain goats and seabirds such as gannets and guillemots.

Once you have completed your walk, you can retreat onto the Llandudno pier where you will be able to replenish your energy levels by treating yourself to an ice cream or a traditional bag of fish and chips!

5. Conwy Mountain & the Sychnant Pass (Conwy)

Another great mountain walk in North Wales to consider is the Conwy Mountain & Sychnant Pass circular walk. Starting from the town of Conwy, this route takes you past Cadnant park and towards Conwy Mountain, before taking a detour off towards Sychnant Pass. Next up you will walk through the Pensychnant Nature Reserve and towards the historic 13th century Conwy Castle before making the return to your starting point.

Covering a total distance of 6.6 miles, this isn't a great option for those who aren’t accustomed to long walks. However, it does provide sweeping views over Conwy Bay and Snowdonia, in addition to providing the opportunity to take in heather-clad moors and ancient hill forts.

The final leg of the journey passing the castle is also sure to impress anyone who hasn’t previously seen this historic building which has been classed by UNESCO as being the finest remaining example of 13th century military architecture in Europe.