Welcome To Conwy
Introduction To Conwy
Conwy is a town with lots of history, located just outside the very northernmost point of Snowdonia national park.
​Conwy has lots to offer in all directions from the majestic mountains in Snowdonia to the beautiful north Welsh coast and the historic Conwy castle. Conwy is full of luxury accommodation and places to eat.
Things To Do In Conwy
Conwy Castle
Conwy Castle is a very well preserved castle in Conwy town centre. It was built in 1289 and is one of the most popular attractions within Conwy, perfect for a family day out.
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Plas Mawr (The Great Hall) is Elizabethan town house in the town centre of Conwy, it is one of the finest heritage buildings in the UK and like Conwy Castle is very well kept.
Conwy Mountain
Mynydd y Dref or Conwy Mountain is a hilly area of natural beauty just a short walk from Conwy town centre. The hill stands at 244m and is great family day out.
Conwy Morfa beach is a large sandy beach just a short walk from Conwy town centre. The beach is perfect for swimming, fishing and all kinds of sea activities.
Snowdon is the highest mountain in Snowdonia national park and Wales standing at 1085m. There are many locations in which you can start the walk up the most popular mountain in Wales.
Places To Stay In Conwy
Conwy is a stunning Town located in the north of Snowdonia national park. Conwy is an amazing location for all types of activities. It is nearby to some of the most popular mountains in Snowdonia. Conwy has many different types of accommodation in area.
Visit the link to find your desired property and your desired location in Conwy for your wonderful stay in one of the Snowdonia's greatest locations.
Walks In Conwy
Conwy is a very popular area in Snowdonia with plenty of people passing by and staying every day. The Snowdonia national park is one of the best places in the UK for adventurous activities hiking being one of them. Conwy nearby to some of the most dramatic mountain scenery and is home to some of the most popular walks in the Snowdonia. There is a variety of walks around Conwy varying in difficulty and length to suit beginner hikers and more experienced hikers. Below are some of the breath taking walks within the Conwy area that the Snowdonia National Park has to offer.
Conwy Hiking Trails
1. Conwy Mountain
Distance - 9.7 km
Time - 2.30 h
Elevation - 325 m
Difficulty - Easy
Conwy Mountain (Mynydd Y Dref) is a stand alone hill standing at 244m just outside of Conwy town centre. The trail starts in town near the railway station and continues across the Conwy riverbank and Coedwig Bodlondeb, The trail then heads up the Conwy Mountain along the ridge to the summit. Find this route here
2. Snowdon via Llanberis path
Distance - 14.6 km
Time - 6 h
Elevation - 989 m
Difficulty - Hard
This route up mount Snowdon is considered the easiest route to Snowdonia's highest peak. The route start in Llanberis and steadily climbs all the way to the summit of Snowdon, it is an out and back route so once at the summit you are able to retrace your footsteps back to the start point. This walk is perfect for beginner hikers looking to challenge themselves. Find this route here
3. Conwy Town Walls
Distance - 1.9 km
Time - 30 min
Elevation - 38 m
Difficulty - Easy
This short route takes in the rich history of Conwy as it circles the well-preserved medieval town walls that surround Conwy. The walls were built in 1280s, There are great views of the town centre from the walls as well as out to sea on a clear day. Find this route here
4. Glyder Fawr & Glyder Fach
Distance - 8.7 km
Time - 4.30 h
Elevation - 776 m
Difficulty - Hard
This circular route around the Glyderau range is one of the most popular in Snowdonia. there are several walking and scrambling routes leading to its summits. The routes up these two mountains are for experienced hikers as there are some tough scrambles especially when going up bristly ridge. The walk has sensational views over to Snowdon and to Pen Yr Ole Wen. Find this route here
5. Tryfan Circular
Distance - 4.3 km
Time - 2 h
Elevation - 581 m
Difficulty - Hard
Tryfan is one of the most recognisable peaks in the UK. Although just a short walk from car park, Tryfan is a challenging route as there is a lot of scrambling up the North ridge and then back down the south ridge. The name, Tryfan means three rocks, referring to the three rocky peaks that can be seen from most angles of this iconic mountain. Find this route here