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The Countryside of Gwynedd
Discover the local countryside in Gwynedd and the counties Caernarfonshire, Merioneth and The Isle of Anglesey, in North Wales. Plan a countryside and nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
Top 10 walks in Snowdonia
(National Trust)
20 best Gwynedd walks
(Hikideas)
Walk: Aber Falls, Gwynedd
(Countryfile)
The Geography of Merionethshire
(Wikipedia)
The Geography of Caernarfonshire
(Wikipedia)
Exploring the the Llŷn Peninsula Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
(Visit Wales)

Useful Websites
Parks, paths and green spaces
Gwynedd Council presents country parks, nature reserves, woodlands and more places of interest.
Visit Snowdonia
Official tourism website for the Snowdonia Mountains with info about the area and activities.
Snowdonia National Park Authority
Information on walking, riding, attractions and more.
Accessible Countryside – Gwynedd
Details of countryside places that are accessible to all.
North Wales Wildlife Trust
Details of their work, campaigns, nature reserves, wildlife and their habitats.
Nature reserves in Gwynedd
Pages of information on the nature reserves in Gwynedd at Wikipedia.
Mountains and hills of Gwynedd
A list with detailed pages of the mountains and hills in the area at Wikipedia.
Gwynedd Recreational Walking Routes
8 routes at time of writing, each with a pdf leaflet download. At Visit Snowdonia.
Gwynedd Biodiversity Action Plan
Includes pdf’s detailing habitats, species, and topics.
Gwynedd – The National Trust
Places to go in Gwynedd and days out at The National Trust.
Meirionnydd Ramblers
Found out more about the local Ramblers Group.
The Snowdonia Society
“Charity working to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of Snowdonia and to promote their enjoyment”.
Llŷn Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The official site with info on SSSIs, other protected areas, views, walks, cycling and more.
Countryside – Visit Anglesey
“Over 220 square miles of Anglesey’s landscapes are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.”
Anglesey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
Learn about the landscapes and habitats in the AONB as well as finding maps of the area.
Sponsored listings
Rural Retreats in Gwynedd
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Rural Retreats in Conwy
A dozen unique self-catering holiday cottages enjoying views of the Conwy river and Snowdonia landscapes. Nestled in woodland, on country estates and more…
In Coast: North Wales
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