103 Outdoor Activities in North Wales

Enjoy an Outdoor Adventure in North Wales

North Wales is renowned for being home to a wealth of exhilarating activities, thanks to its 870-mile coastline and stunning Snowdonia National Park!

There are simply so many outdoor activities in North Wales, from surfing and white water rafting to mountain biking and rural hiking; you’ll rarely be bored here. When it comes to the latter, why not embark on a walk up to the ruins of Castell Dinas Brân or Mount Snowdon? Alternatively, enjoy a refreshing wild swim in Llyn Padarn or Fairy Glen.

There are many organisers in the area providing advice and equipment for North Wales outdoor activities, including Discover Llŷn. This fantastic company allow you to hire e-bikes and paddleboards, making your outdoor adventure a hassle-free one.

Why not unleash your inner adventurer by heading to Zip World Fforest, where an exhilarating outing awaits?

Find your next outdoor adventure in North Wales…

Bodlondeb Country Park

Bangor Rd
Conwy
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL32 8NU

Originally built for a family home, Bondlondeb Country Park is an impressive mix of woodland and parkland. This extensive country park boasts tennis courts, a football field, play equipment, seating and plenty of walks.
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Bonc yr Hafod Country Park

Ruabon
Rhostyllen
Wrexham
LL14 6HF

01978 822780

Bonc yr Hafod is a country park on the former site of Hafod Colliery. The pit closed in the 1960s and by the 1990s, the heap was landscaped and prepared for trees and grassland to grow. Today, Bonc yr Hafod provides a diverse and stunning range of habitats for a variety of wildlife.
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Bounce Below

Zip World Slate Caverns
Blaenau Ffestiniog
LL41 3NB

01248 601444

Head underground and jump, bounce and slide your way through the disused mine in the Snowdonia National Park. Come here to unleash your inner-thrill seeker in one of the best playgrounds in North Wales.
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Brickfield Pond

Brickfield Pond
Rhyl
LL18 2RN

Set in west Rhyl, Brickfield Pond is a nature reserve that was once a clay pit. Here you can spot a variety of water birds including ducks, mallards, mute swans, and moor hens. If you’re lucky, you may also spot a kingfisher, grey heron, and sand martin.
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Bridlewood Riding Centre

Maes-y-Coes Farm
Ty'n-y-Morfa
Flintshire
CH8 9JN

01745 888922

Located in a relaxed countryside location just outside of Prestatyn, you can learn to ride on a private beachside bridleway. Bridlewood Riding Centre’s aim is to provide expert tuition in a safe environment that allows you to relax and enjoy stunning surroundings.
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Bron Eifion Fisheries

Unnamed Rd
Cr
Criccieth
North Wales
LL52 0SA

01766523512

Bron Eifion Fisheries is a collection of established lakes, including the Coarse Lake which has a reputation for being one of the most densely stocked lakes in Wales. Species found here include carp, tench, bream, gudgeon and many more!
Brookfield Drive Playground

Rhos on Sea
Colwyn Bay
North Wales
United Kingdom
LL28 4SP

Let the kids blow off some steam at Brookfield Drive Playground. Backed by the Colwyn Bay countryside, it’s a great place to have some outdoor fun.
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Canolfan Tryweryn – National White Water Centre

National White Water Centre
Frongoch
Bala
Gwynedd
LL23 7NU

01678 521083

Canolfan Tryweryn is the National White Water Centre, based near Bala in the Snowdonia National Park. Here, you can enjoy a world-class whitewater venue as you try your hand at rafting and canyoning!
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Castell Dinas Brân

Llangollen
Denbighshire
Wales
LL20 8D

Come and explore this icon of medieval Powys! You can find Castell Dinas Brân between Wrexham and Llangollen, and it’s a eye-catching sight.
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Ceunant Mawr Waterfall

2 Waterfall Vw
Llanberis
Caernarfon
LL55 4TH

Visit this breath-taking waterfall in Snowdonia for a true taste of the beauty of the North Wales natural landscape. Also known as Llanberis Falls, these falls cascade in two stages down into a tranquil gorge, where you’ll feel miles from the hustle and bustle of modern life.
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