Top 12 car-free walks in Wales

Summer is on the horizon and we’re Wales bound. Discover Car-Free Trails in Wales with Go Jauntly. Forget the traffic jams and crowded car parks, let’s leave the car behind and embark on an adventure together from Rail to Trail: arrive by train, explore on foot.

Transport for Wales’s fantastic network provides the gateway to thousands of unmissable national trails and self-guided walking routes throughout the nation. Pack up your bags and jump aboard one of their trains to go straight from rail to walking trail with the Go Jauntly app.

Rail to trail

 

Where will you start? Here are some of our favourite must-walk routes:

Explore 4 walks along Wales’s beautiful coastline taking in castles, sand dunes, stunning Welsh beaches and idyllic architecture.

Colwyn Bay to St Trillo’s Chapel, Conwy

This route follows the Wales Coast path from Colwyn Bay to St Trillo’s Chapel in Rhos on Sea. Offers gorgeous seaside views the whole way.

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Porthmadog to Gorgeous Portmeirion, Gwynedd

Walk alongside the steam train with views across to Yr Wyddfa, then climb through woodlands to end in superlative rich Portmeirion.

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Rhosneigr Dunes, Beach and Lake Tour, Anglesey

Enjoy some of Anglesey’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on this peaceful walk through dunes and lakeside. Refreshments en route.

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Tenby Station and Waterwynch Wander, Pembrokeshire

Station to sea and back again. Lots of steep uphill and downhill walking. Well worth it for the views!

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Uncover the rich history of Wales on these 4 trails across the country. Expect to dive into the history of mining, woollen mills and of course, spectacular Welsh castles.

Harlech Castle and the Steepest Road, Gwynedd

Head up the steepest road to the picture perfect village of Harlech. With stunning views to Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon plus option to visit the castle and independent shops.

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Llanrwst and Trefriw on the Conwy, Conwy

Stunning circular in the Conwy Valley. Enjoy riverside views, pastoral landscapes, a woollen mill and a waterfall.

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Mining Heritage Trail, Rhondda Cynon Taf

Take in the history of the Rhondda with a visit to the Heritage Park, Barry Sidings Country Park, and Pontypridd town centre.

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Hawarden Station Circular Walk, Flintshire

A family-friendly jaunt around Hawarden. There are several steps but otherwise the route is flat. Castle and church en route including off-road sections.

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Kids will love the variety of these 4 family walks in Wales. From a tiny ferry to nature spotting, and castles to playparks with lakeside views.

Barmouth Bridge and Ferry Fun, Gwynedd

Head across the River Mawddach on Barmouth Bridge and enjoy river and coastal landscapes on this flat circular loop with a boat ride.

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Neath and Gnoll Country Park Loop, Neath Port Talbot

This circular walk takes you through Neath town centre to the lovely Gnoll Country Park. Expect history and nature spots. Step-free option.

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The Lovely Llandeilo Loop, Carmarthenshire

Expect gorgeous views of the River Towy, a stroll through Castle Woods and nature spotting at Coed Tregib Nature Reserve.

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Flint Castle and Coast Path, Flintshire

This route follows hard surfaced paths around Flint Castle and along the Wales Coast Path, with excellent views of the Dee Estuary.

 

Looking for longer and more challenging walks in Wales? Stop here! These 4 walks will provide everything from fine views across Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) to a photo-led guide along the stunning National Trail of Offa’s Dyke.

Views Galore on the Big Chirk Tour, Wrexham

An incredible circular walk around Chirk along the national border. Enjoy pastures to woodlands, and rivers to rolling hills. It’s immense!

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Pen Y Benar and Dolwyddelan Castle, Conwy

A strenuous climb up Pen Y Benar with Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon views, forest, rivers, pastoral landscapes and the castle.

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Harbour, South Beach and Pen Dinas, Ceredigion

This route includes coast and riverside walking around Aberystwyth’s south beach. Also includes an amazing extension to Pen Dinas hillfort.

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Offa’s Dyke Path from Knighton, Powys

Head to Offa's Dyke centre and the national border before strolling the lovely streets of Knighton and the incredible National Trail.

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Look out for great deals and get your tickets here. Children aged 11-15 can travel for free on TfW trains during off-peak times whilst under 11’s can travel for free at any time, both when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

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With over 100 miles of walking routes across Wales, dive in and choose your own fave with this whopping collection. Ride and stride the network with Transport for Wales. Travel sorted, destination is up to you.

https://walks.gojauntly.com/collections/wales-by-trails-with-transport-for-wales-195

 

Go explore!
Ewch ati i’w archwilio!