Dog Friendly Walks in the North Wales
12 dog friendly walks in the North Wales, from gentle valley paths to proper fell days out. All hand-picked for dog owners who want wide open country and honest notes on what each walk is actually like with a dog in tow.
Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island (Beach Car Park)
Anglesey
A stunning Anglesey walk combining forest trails with the magical tidal island of Llanddwyn, where lighthouse ruins meet sandy beach.
Newborough Forest and Ynys Llanddwyn Walk
Anglesey
A longer Newborough route taking in forest trails and the full Ynys Llanddwyn island walk, with lighthouse ruins and sandy stretches.
South Stack Clifftop Walk
Anglesey
A dramatic clifftop walk to the lighthouse at South Stack with seabird colonies, big coastal views and the RSPB centre for company.
Cemlyn Bay Coastal Path Loop (Bryn Aber)
Anglesey
A quiet Anglesey coastal loop around the shingle lagoon of Cemlyn Bay, rich in birdlife and with a wild, remote atmosphere.
Church Bay to Llanlleiana Coastal Path
Anglesey
An Anglesey coastal walk to the island's northernmost point, with quiet coves and dramatic cliff scenery throughout.
Holyhead Mountain Circular Walk
Anglesey
A punchy climb to the highest point on Holy Island with panoramic views across the Irish Sea, surprisingly wild for its size.
Parys Mountain Heritage Trail
Anglesey
An otherworldly heritage trail through the colourful, Mars-like landscape of a former copper mine, unique in Britain.
Penmaenmawr Upland Loop (from Fernbrook Road)
Conwy
An upland loop above the Conwy coast with big mountain views and a wilder feel than the nearby seaside towns suggest.
Red Wharf Bay Coastal Loop
Anglesey
A loop around one of Anglesey's most expansive sandy bays, with estuary views and a pub stop at the waterfront.
Llyn Brenig Reservoir Circular Walk
Conwy
A reservoir circuit high in the Denbighshire hills with wide moorland views and good visitor facilities at the start.
Malltraeth Estuary and The Cob Loop
Anglesey
A flat estuary walk along the historic Cob embankment with wide bird-rich marshland views and big Anglesey skies.
Mynydd Bodafon Summit Walk
Anglesey
A short but rewarding climb to Anglesey's rocky inland summit, with 360-degree views across the island and to Snowdonia.