Walks
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All sporting and leisure activities have inherent hazards associated with them and rambling is no exception. In spite of the safety of members always being the paramount concern, accidents will occasionally occur. It is important, therefore, that when entering into the activity, each member appreciates that they have a responsibility to identify the hazards associated with the activity and take all reasonable steps to eliminate or minimise the potential for an accident to arise.
Easy Walks
Not done much walking before? Want to give it a try? Don't want to go too far? Why not join one of our short taster walks? There's even a pub/tea shop at the end of some of them! These walks could be just what you are looking for. See the walks with green stars * in the programme:- The dates are Wednesday 24th February, Wednesday 24th March, Thursday 27th May, Wednesday 16th June.
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| Fort Belan Circular |
| Date |
Saturday January 2nd |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A flat six mile walk visiting the Forydd Bay nature reserve, a guided tour of Fort Belan, and back along the shore line. A cup of welcome tea afterwards at the Airport Cafe. A perfect post New Year get you going walk. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 437 584 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Caernarfon Airport CP |
| Contact Name |
Edmund and Rachel |
Contact No. |
01286 880188 |
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| Gwylwyr and Ty Gwyn |
| Date |
Sunday January 10th |
Start Time |
12:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: Some moderately steep sections, but soon into some magnificent views. A very scenic route - can we see Ireland? Afterwards at the Nanhoron Arms, Nefyn. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 307 405 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Fron CP Nefyn |
| Contact Name |
John Steele |
Contact No. |
01766 810189 |
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| Moel y Gest circular |
| Date |
Sunday January 17th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Relatively easy walk along the coastal and lower slopes of Moel y Gest. The actual route will depend on weather conditions. After all it is January! |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 565 375 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Borth y Gest CP |
| Contact Name |
John Carson |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| North Wales Coastal Path circular |
| Date |
Saturday January 23rd |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk of contrasts from a high level section of coastal path, including Aber Falls, to along the shoreline of the Menai Straits. Afterwards at the community cafe in Aber. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 656 728 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
10 miles |
Meet |
Abergwyngregyn BS/CP |
| Contact Name |
Dave |
Contact No. |
01286 650696 |
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| Criccieth to Porthmadog coastal |
| Date |
Saturday January 30th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A linear coastal walk ending at a cafe in Porthmadog. Apart from a short 'staircase' there are no difficulties. Bring a small towel in case we walk through water and you need to dry your feet. 1. Leave your car at Porthmadog catch bus no 1 or 3 at 10am from the centre of town or 2. then catch bus no 1 0r 3 and the end of the walk back to Criccieth. Buses are every half hour. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 505 382 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Cafe at east end of beach |
| Contact Name |
Denis |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Beddgelert circular |
| Date |
Saturday February 6th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A varied intimate walk along river, lanes, woods, fields and hills. Refreshment stop in Beddgelert. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 597 461 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Nantmor CP |
| Contact Name |
Ron |
Contact No. |
01766 890391 |
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| Snowdrop walk around Criccieth |
| Date |
Saturday February 13th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A short hill, then across the Golf Course, along the lovely Afon Dwyfor amongst woods white with snowdrops., return to Criccieth via the estuary. Tea and Cakes at 'Trefaes' Perfect! |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 499 383 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
Trefaes' Criccieth |
| Contact Name |
David and Pat |
Contact No. |
01766 523204 |
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| Niwbrch Forest and coast |
| Date |
Thursday February 18th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Bus route No 42 from Bangor. A beach walk return via Maltraeth Bay and the Forest. A flat eight mile walk should be nice and bracing on the coast in February! |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 427 648 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Llyn Rhos Ddu CP |
| Contact Name |
Micky |
Contact No. |
01286 673932 |
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| ** Maddocks, Wardle, Coade, Shelly ** |
| Date |
Wednesday February 24th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A historical interpretation walk around Porthmadog with Syd an expert on local history. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 562 402 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Tremadog Square |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Nant Pasgan Mawr circular |
| Date |
Sunday February 28th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: An interesting walk in a remote area. We will visit a bronze age site, an 18th century building and one of the nuclear age! All in the space of one small area. The Meeting Place has been changed to accommodate more cars. Please note the grid reference is different for the walks booklet. Ring the leader Di if confused! |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH.684 362 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Nant Pasgan Mawr |
| Contact Name |
Di |
Contact No. |
01286 881122 |
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| RA 75yrs Baton Relay Walk, Llyn Padarn circular |
| Date |
Saturday March 6th |
Start Time |
11:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk that is part of the 75 year anniversary of the RA. A leisurely walk around the lake on good paths. Cafe at Brynrefail afterwards. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 559 623 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
Old Bridge |
| Contact Name |
Denis |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Dramatic scenery around Capelulo |
| Date |
Saturday March 13th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Parking is at the lower of the two available car parks at SH 750 770. OS map 17. We follow good footpath with mostly gentle gradients and just a few short steep sections. We follow the North Wales path before we take the 1888 Queen Victoria’s Jubilee path and then the Fairy Glen into Capelulo. During the walk we get dramatic views of the two great headlands of Penmaenmawr and Dwygyfylchi as well as across the bay to the Great Orme and Penmon Point on Anglesey. Not suitable for dogs. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 750 770 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
C.P. Top of Synchant pass |
| Contact Name |
Graham and Pat |
Contact No. |
01248 670778 |
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| Paned to Paned via Nantlle Valley |
| Date |
Wednesday March 17th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A long varied walk with refreshments (not lunch) crossing the Nantlle valley floor to its heights along new urban paths and ancient track ways, through vineyards, orchards and old quarries. Magnificent views on a clear day. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 471 530 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
Penygroes CP |
| Contact Name |
Jean |
Contact No. |
01286 881809 |
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| Mynydd Mawr circular |
| Date |
Sunday March 21st |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A strenuous walk over Mynydd Mawr returning alongside Llyn Cwellyn, through Forestry. An excellent tea shop in Rhyd Ddu. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 571 526 |
Grade |
B |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Rhyd Ddu CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| ** St Aelhaearn, Tre'r Ceiri ** |
| Date |
Wednesday March 24th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A moderate walk visiting mountain top ancient sites, with excellent interpretation by Syd our leader. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 388 447 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Llanaelhaearn, Nr Pub |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Padarn Country Park |
| Date |
Thursday April 8th |
Start Time |
10:15am |
DESCRIPTION: Bus route No 88 to start. Outward above the impressive Dinorwig Quarries return via Padarn Country Park and ancient woodlands. Refreshments afterwards at the community cafe Caban Caffi. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 560 623 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Brynrefail old road |
| Contact Name |
Micky |
Contact No. |
01286 673932 |
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| Bryn Cader Faner circular |
| Date |
Wednesday April 14th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: One of outstanding ancient monuments in Wales. Set in wild country a great walk with Syd our historical expert interpreting. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 629 371 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Llyn Tecwyn Isaf. Limited parking |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Yr Aran and Cwm Llan |
| Date |
Sunday April 18th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A different approach to Yr Aran for fine views, then a descent into Cwm y Llan with slate quarries and copper mines, a choice of return routes to Craflwyn. Following the walk a choice of watering holes, depending on the return route. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 599 489 |
Grade |
B |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Craflwyn CP |
| Contact Name |
Dave |
Contact No. |
01286 650696 |
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| Porth Colmon to Mynydd Mawr (linear) |
| Date |
Saturday April 24th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A lovely stretch of the Llyn Coastal Path seals? dolphins? Ireland? Along the cliffs and beaches. Car sharing scheme in operation for start and finish. This walk is a special. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 205 341 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
Penllech CP |
| Contact Name |
Ron |
Contact No. |
01766 890391 |
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| Boduan to Gwylwyr circular |
| Date |
Saturday May 1st |
Start Time |
2:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: Hills, woodlands, tracks and lanes. A beautiful walk on the underrated and deserted paths of the Llyn Peninsular. Will we see Ireland this time? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 328 378 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Lay bye, Nr Church Boduan |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 810189 |
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| Snowdon via Bwlch Cwm Llan |
| Date |
Sunday May 9th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Straight forward walk to Bwlch Cwm Llan, steep but not difficult ascent of the south ridge of Snowdon; (easy scrambling) We descend from the summit on the Rhyd Ddu path. A chance to visit the summit building, and the lovely Dutch tea house in Rhyd Ddu after the walk. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 571 526 |
Grade |
A |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Rhyd Ddu CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| Tre'r Ceiri and Y Eifl |
| Date |
Thursday May 13th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Walkbritain Book Walk No 28. Three three the rivals. This walk is listed as one of top fifty walking routes to Britain's finest views. All on paths. Two climbs to two separate peaks. Well worth the effort. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 354 440 |
Grade |
B |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
CP above Llithfaen |
| Contact Name |
Edmund and Rachel |
Contact No. |
01286 880188 |
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| Meirionnydd Megaliths |
| Date |
Wednesday May 19th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Another historical walk with Syd pointing out some of our most important ancient monuments. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 586 23 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Dyffryn Ardudwy |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| ** Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd circular ** |
| Date |
Thursday May 27th |
Start Time |
11:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Good sea views from the headland across Cardigan Bay, after 350 steps from the beach to the Tin Man!!! Later we visit Plas Glyn y Weddw Gallery for a cup of tea as well as some art? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 330 315 |
Grade |
D |
| Distance |
3 miles |
Meet |
Llanbedrog beach CP |
| Contact Name |
Margaret |
Contact No. |
01286 660370 |
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| Gwylwyr and Ty Gwyn circular |
| Date |
Saturday June 5th |
Start Time |
2:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: Sharp moderately strenuous in parts. Very scenic route. Views of Ireland??? Nanhoron Arms near start point for refreshments afterwards. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 307 405 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Nefyn CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 810189 |
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| Moel Siabod (easy scramble) circular |
| Date |
Saturday June 12th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Easy scrambling ascent of Moel Siabod via the east ridge. Descend on the north side into Forest near Plas Y Brenin then back along Forest tracks to the start. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 737 571 |
Grade |
A |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
CP near bridge |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| ** Craig y Garn circular ** |
| Date |
Wednesday June 16th |
Start Time |
5:40pm |
DESCRIPTION: Bus No 1 from Caernarfon. Two routes available, one avoiding the top, both have good views. Village pub afterwards. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 498 442 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Garndolbenmaen CP |
| Contact Name |
Margaret and Di |
Contact No. |
01286 660370 |
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| Mynydd y Cilgwyn |
| Date |
Tuesday June 22nd |
Start Time |
7:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: A moderate walk up the small mountain of Cilgwyn from Talysarn village. Passing the closed tip now generating electricity from methane. Afterwards at the Half Way House. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH. 479 530 |
Grade |
C |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Talysarn old road |
| Contact Name |
Edmund and Rachel |
Contact No. |
01286 880188 |
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