The woodland is accessible by many public footpaths in the surrounding countryside, and is traversed by an old by-way leading up to the ancient church of Llangelynnin above the wood.
The paths and tracks within Parc Mawr enable you to create your own circular routes. To give you an idea of distance, a circular walk from the main entrance to the southernmost part of the wood and back is at least 3km (1.8 miles) in length.
From the main entrance from the lay-by at the northern end of the wood, a wide forest track with a stony surface climbs southwards, very steeply at times. This route eventually levels out (after a vertical rise of over 110 metres) where you can get excellent views up the Conwy valley and down to the sea.
Several other paths run across the slope through Parc Mawr north to south, although there are many other paths that are often very steep or with flights of timber steps.
The least strenuous walk follows the public footpath down the farm track near the lay-by at the main entrance, entering Parc Mawr up a short flight of steps to a gate in 100 metres. Following this (keep left at all junctions) leads, via a wider and fairly level track, to the old byway just over 1.5km away.
You’ll find benches at strategic points so you can enjoy the views and take a breather before the next stage of your journey.