Walks
Explore some great walks on the coast, in the countryside and hills or round town with the help of the websites we've found. Or check out our Walks Guide.
Ramblers' Association Welsh Walks Guide
http://www.welshwalks.info/
A growing and comprehensive site with information about walking routes, where to stay, local history and other people's comments about the walks.
Snowdonia National Park
http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/
The national park official website offers detailed directions for nine mountain walks and seven leisure walks, as well as information about all aspects of the area and useful advice on access to the countryside. They sometimes organise guided walks.
The Cambrian Line
http://www.thecambrianline.co.uk
Download free leaflets on the Cambrian Trailways, a series of walks based on the beautiful coastal rail route so you can leave the car behind and let the train and your feet take the strain.
Megalithic Walks
http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/celynog/
Combine an interest in ancient monuments with walking, through this fascinating website which describes routes visiting a wealth of megalithic sites all over Britain. There are plenty to choose from in North West Wales, all illustrated with photographs of the cromlechs, burial chambers and stone circles.
Barmouth Walking Festival
http://www.barmouthwalkingfestival.co.uk
The annual September festival offers a programme of guided walks of varying lengths and difficulty. This very clear site gives you all the information you need, including walk details, cost, online booking and how to find accommodation.
Suggested by David Clay, Barmouth.
Audio Guide 2 Go
http://www.audioguide2go.com/
Download free audio guides to your Mp3 player to take you on walking routes which include Abersoch and Caernarfon.
Suggested by Julie Dean, Rhewl.
Wales Directory
http://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/
There are walks in all parts of Wales listed on this tourism website.
Suggested by Bernard Wellings, Colwyn Bay
Walking Wales
http://www.walking.visitwales.com/
Part of the Wales Tourist Board's Visit Wales website, this site has a guide to the main walking areas in Wales, long distance routes and walking holidays.
Anglesey Walking Festival
http://www.angleseywalkingfestival.com/
The increasingly-popular event is held over two weeks in June and offers a wide range of guided walks on the island for a small charge.
Snowdonia Walking Festival
http://www.snowdoniawalkingfestival.co.uk
Guided walks centred on Betws-y-Coed will be on offer in this new event for three days in October.
Suggested by Bernard Owen
Dave's Eryri Pages
http://www.walkeryri.org.uk/index.htm
If walking in Snowdonia is what takes your fancy, then this site is just for you. The menu bar stretches across the top of the page and is accompanied by lots of colourful graphics. New routes are being added all the time and these include a description of the terrain, directions and pictures. The site's full of landscape images and Dave's keen to hear from anyone with a passion for walking the range.
Suggested by Dave Roberts of Caernarfon
Countryside Council for Wales
http://www.ccw.gov.uk/countrysideaccesswales
The site aims to identify the areas covered by the new right to roam, as of May 28 2005. You can zoom in on the map of Wales and switch different layers on and off. Give yourself some time as it takes a bit of getting used to.
Anglesey Coastal Path
http://www.angleseycoastalpath.co.uk
Whether you want to do the full route of over 100 miles or just a short stretch, you'll find all the details here.
Landscape Guides
http://www.landscape-guides.co.uk/
Plan your walks and find maps for a wide range of locations across North West Wales.
Suggested by Mike Mumford, Rhos-on-Sea
Walking North Wales
http://www.walkingnorthwales.co.uk/
Walk this way for links to routes for ramblers all over the region, as well as companies running walking holidays, relevant books, travel and events information.
Suggested by Jane Davies.
Walking the Way to Health
http://www.ww2h.org.uk/
The site explains the benefits of walking and has information on projects and events all over Wales, as well as lots of useful links and contacts.
Suggested by Margaret Peters, Anglesey.
Walkers on Wales
http://www.walkersonwales.fsnet.co.uk/index.htm
Friendly, sociable walking group for younger people in North Wales; allied to the Ramblers' Association.
Welsh 3000s
http://www.welsh3000s.co.uk/
If you're keen enough to tackle all 15 Welsh mountains over 3000ft - and in 24 hours - this well laid out site gives you detailed information on all aspects of the challenge from someone who's been there.
Suggested by Matt Elliott, Colwyn Bay
Conwy Walking Week
http://www.conwy.gov.uk
In early July Conwy County Council's countryside service arrange a selection of walks and activities for all ages, interests and abilities.
Pushchair Walks
http://www.pushchairwalks.co.uk/
The site features plenty of accessible walks in Snowdonia, Anglesey and the Llŷn Peninsula which you can download. The first one's free, then there's a small payment. You can also order books.
Suggested by Alan Kelly, Amlwch
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