Fresh air. Open spaces. Hundreds of miles of paths and trails, no wonder walkers love to visit North Wales.

They come here to find themselves (or lose themselves) in our great outdoors. But sometimes you have to walk - just because there's no road.

some of the most interesting and scenic walks in the whole of wales

Coastal North Wales has more clean beaches than you can wave a blue flag at. A string of seaside towns, better weather on average than anywhere else in the UK and 60 miles of sea views from the North Wales Path - a route that starts (or ends) in Wales' first 'Walkers Are Welcome' town, Prestatyn. Where, as it happens, you can join the start (or end) of Offa's Dyke Path to see Britain's longest ancient monument.

For the best 'Trails with Tails' go to www.towntrailswales.co.uk

Moel Arthur

The North Wales Borderlands is great for going off-road. So, once you've explored the Ceiriog Valley, first Welsh Prime Minister Lloyd George's ‘little bit of heaven on earth'. Walked the Alwen Trail to the Hiraethog Moors near Denbigh - home to Wales' largest red squirrel population.

And scaled Moel Famau, the highest point in the Vale of Clwyd. You'll be just about ready to sit and admire the incredible views over North Wales. Get a good look at where you've just been. And where you want to go next.

There are hundreds of reasons to walk in North Wales - these are just a few of them.

Want more information? see www.walkingnorthwales.co.uk