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Conwy Falls Forest Park

6 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicBirdsWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPicnic spotToilets

Best for

10 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, toilets, car park; Urban park — open green space

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Non-biting midges, Limnius volckmari, Rhyacophila dorsalis +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Family friendly

toilets, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Long-leaved Pouncewort, Grove Earwort, Whiskered Veilwort +209 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ysbyty Ifan and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route9.6 km

Go up into the hills on an old drovers' road, taking in views of Dyffryn Conwy and the Carneddau mountains. * Steep hills, stiles, gates, rough tracks, uneven ground and boggy.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Ty'n y Coed Uchaf and Cwm Eidda walk, YsbytyWalking route8 km

A walk through the history of upland Wales, taking in rivers, open farmland and the remains of ancient woodland. You'll see fine views towards Snowdon and Moel Siabod along the way, as well as a huge range of plants and wildlife. Steep, uneven & boggy.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Snowdonia Slate TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk, YsbytyWalking route1.6 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant and Cwm Wybrnant walk (Extended), YsbytyWalking route4.8 km

Walk through the natural & social history of this Welsh upland valley. At its centre is Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, who translated the Bible into Welsh. Pass traditional farmland, along forest roads and an old drovers' road.

Named routeLength 4.8 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Conwy Valley Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Gwydir MawrMountain bike route25 km
Named routeLength 25 km
Penmachno TrailMountain bike route30 km
Named routeLength 30 km
Dolen EryriMountain bike route11 km
Named routeLength 11 km
Dolen MachnoMountain bike route19 km
Named routeLength 19 km
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Steps on the private path by Conwy Falls

Steps on the private path by Conwy Falls

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