Pwll y Crochan

A proper walk through dense Welsh woodland, Pwll y Crochan delivers the kind of forest experience that makes you remember why you came to North Wales in the first place. The main draw is a waterfall - nothing on the scale of Snowdonia's showstoppers, but genuinely worth the trek through the trees from Llandudno. The path winds through conifer plantation and mixed woodland, following the stream as it tumbles downhill. Moss-covered rocks, the sound of water, occasional clearings where light breaks through the canopy - it's the sort of spot where you'll actually want to put your phone away.

This is walkers' territory, really. Families with young kids might find the uneven terrain and muddy patches a bit tiresome, though older children who can manage steep woodland paths will get on fine. History buffs won't find much here - it's about the landscape, the peace, the feel of being properly off the beaten track. Allow a couple of hours for a proper ramble, though you can do it quicker if you're just after the waterfall and a quick turnaround.

If you're based at one of the nearby caravan parks - Bron-y-Wendon, The Beach, or Plas Farm - it makes a solid half-day outing that won't clash with seaside time in Llandudno. The real advantage is that hardly anyone seems to visit, which means the woodland feels genuinely quiet. Timing matters though: go after wet weather and the waterfall's proper impressive. Summer holidays can feel a bit sticky under the trees, so spring or autumn is when this walk truly shines.