Say goodbye to the winter blues with these five North Wales walks
Winter is well and truly here! We have decided to put together a list of 5 wonderful winter walks to help you warm up this season. Our top tips for enjoying your winter walks would be to wear comfortable, ankle-supporting walking boots and suitable clothing. Ensure you check the weather forecast and plan your route!
1. Aber falls
Aber Falls is a stunning 120 ft waterfall located just outside of the village of Abergwyngregyn, Gwynedd. The walk is an accessible path to the foot of one of Snowdonia’s most impressive waterfalls. As one of the shortest walks on offer in Snowdonia, Aber Falls is an excellent option for those at the beginning of their journey to discover what makes Snowdonia so unique. A stone’s throw away from the A55, Aber Falls is a fantastic option for those just arriving at the National Park. The route offers many picnic areas with wide, open spaces perfect for families with young children. Visitors can park at Bont Newydd, from which the Falls are accessible on foot on a clearly marked trackway
2. Yr Wyddfa - Snowdon Mountain
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the highest mountain in Wales, reaching approximately 3,560 ft) above sea level! There are 6 different walking routes to reach the summit of the mountain, all of which vary in difficulty and accessibility. The six routes include Llanberis Path, Pyg Track, Miners’ Track, Watkin Path, Rhyd-Ddu Path or the Snowdon Ranger Path.
We recommend the Llanberis Path, which is the easiest and longest of the six main paths to the summit of Snowdon. 9 miles (there and back), this walk makes a perfect day out. Snowdonia features stunning scenery which makes the walking worth it!
3. Anglesey Coastal Path
The isle of Anglesey coastal path follows the coastline of the island, with many different options of locations, it makes a great winter walk. It passes through a landscape that includes a mixture of farmland, coastal heath, dunes, salt marsh, foreshore, cliffs, and a few small pockets of woodland. Some of the many coastal path options include Holyhead Mountain, South Stack lighthouse, Menai Suspension Bridge and Cemlyn Nature reserve.
4. Gelert’s Grave Walk, Beddgelert
Gelert’s Grave walk is a circular riverside walk with a beautiful backstory. This easy family walk is perfect for when you’ve got little ones with you or less mobile family members. The path is also pushchair and wheelchair friendly. The leisurely walk will take you alongside the Glaslyn River towards the grave of Gelert the dog. The walk will give you an insight into why Beddgelert became popular with early travel writers.
5. Moel Famau
Moel Famau lies on the boundary between Denbighshire and Flintshire. Moel Famau is situated in a country park near Loggerheads between Mold and Ruthin in north Wales. The hill, which also gives its name to the Moel Famau country park, has been classed as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty since 1985. Moel Famau is a very popular destination for walkers of all ages and abilities and is often the traditional venue for family walks on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day.
