Coed Nant Geneth

The woodland paths through Coed Nant Geneth offer proper respite from the crowds you'll find along the Conwy coast. It's a genuine forest walk rather than a manicured country park - ancient trees, a tumbling stream, and the sort of peace that makes you remember why you came to North Wales in the first place.

You're looking at easy to moderate trails that wind through mixed woodland, with the stream running alongside for much of the route. The paths are well-trodden but can get muddy after rain, so decent boots are worth bringing. Allow anything from 45 minutes for a short loop up to two hours if you want to explore properly.

Walkers will get the most from this. It's not the sort of place that sets children's eyes alight for hours on end - there's no playground, no café, no visitor centre - but families who enjoy a gentle woodland ramble will find it peaceful enough. The stream provides enough distraction to keep younger kids interested, and the air alone feels restorative after even a brief visit.

From your base at Plas Farm Caravan & Lodge Park or Maenan Abbey just outside Colwyn Bay, this sits well within a morning's outing. It pairs nicely with the coastal walks nearby or a cafe stop back in Colwyn Bay. There's no entrance fee that I could find, and it's free parking. Go early in the day if you can - the light filtering through the trees is best before midday, and you'll have the woodland largely to yourself.