North Wales Coast Path Walking Holidays

The North Wales Path forms part of the 870 miles of Wales open for discovery along the coast. This route heralds the start of the Wales Coast Path and from here, your holiday can be extended to anywhere on the trail. Find out more on walking the Wales Coast Path here.

The North Wales coast marks an introduction to the Wales Coast Path and one of the more accessible regions available as you cross over into the more mountainous west. The Anglesey Coastal Path continues from the point of Bangor, skirting around the wild, rugged features of the island.

Built as part of Edward I's campaign to solidify his position in Wales, the imposing structure has withstood the test of time with a concentric design that would soon be developed further in the castle at Beaumaris. Approaching the 12th century castle, the combination of the bridge adjoining the fortifications over the town cuts an impressive figure, and visiting at night, the structure is floodlit.

Conwy gives visitors the opportunity to walk top portions of the curtain wall, and ascend higher to the tops of the towers. From these vantage points you can survey the layout of the castle interior, as well as the landscape before you. The castle is open daily from 9:30am.

Five generations of one family kept and developed the gardens, until they were donated to the National Trust in 1949. The gardens span across 80 acres, with tracts of land regularly being allocated for new developments and species.

Getting to the gardens means a de-tour inland, perhaps something to consider for a rest day. A bus from Llandudno or Conwy will take just under an hour. The gardens are open from 10 - 5pm and there are tea rooms and craft stalls on site.