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.
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| Woods and Waterfalls |
| Date |
Saturday January 21st |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: A winter walk along the Cynfal Gorge, skirting the Golf Course on our return. A visit to the 'Pengwern' (now community owned) for suitable refreshment. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 701 420 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Llan Ffestiniog CP |
| Contact Name |
John Carson |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| Beddgelert - Meillionen and Cwm Du |
| Date |
Saturday January 28th |
Start Time |
11.00am |
DESCRIPTION: A short bus journey south leaves us a walk along a network of forest roads and paths taking us below Moel Ogof and past Llyn Llewelyn, circling Cwm Du, returning to Rhyd Ddu and the warm fire of the Cwellyn Arms. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 569 529 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Bus from Cwellyn Arms, Rhyd Ddu |
| Contact Name |
Dave |
Contact No. |
01286 650696 |
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| Around Gyrn Ddu and Gyrn Goch |
| Date |
Saturday February 4th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: Following paths mostly, with a short section of marshy ground, plus some forestry. Goes to mountain tops. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 386 467 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Nr Sea View Terrace, Trefor |
| Contact Name |
Nigel |
Contact No. |
01248 352604 |
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| Along two lost railways |
| Date |
Thursday February 9th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: A low level winter walk using the track of the old Bryngwyn Railway. Now a newly expensively developed path to Tryfan Junction. Return along the Afonwen railway track to Groeslon Afterwards an invitation extends at the Pen Nionyn PH. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 473 559 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Old Railway Station, Groeslon |
| Contact Name |
Ifor |
Contact No. |
01286 830502 |
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| Dinorwig Railway and around |
| Date |
Wednesday February 15th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: A little known walking area, with hidden treasures. The route picks up the old Dinorwig Railway and visits the site of Dinas Dinorwig, the ancient Celtic city. Afterwards at the Community Cafe Bethel. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 531 653 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Nr Bethel village football ground |
| Contact Name |
Graham and Pat |
Contact No. |
01248 670778 |
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| Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island |
| Date |
Thursday February 23rd |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: A good winter walk through the Forest to the coast and on to explore Llanddwyn Island. Tides permitting? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 411 671 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Forest Car Park |
| Contact Name |
Mickey |
Contact No. |
01286 673932 |
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| Exploring Padarn Country Park and beyond |
| Date |
Saturday March 3rd |
Start Time |
11.00am |
DESCRIPTION: The walk explores the footpaths and tracks through the Padarn Country Park with a brief excursion out of the Park taking in tracks above Dinorwig, return to Llanberis. Refreshment choices in Llanberis. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 584 599 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
Dolbadarn Castle CP |
| Contact Name |
Guto |
Contact No. |
01286 870342 |
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| Tomen y Mur circular |
| Date |
Sunday March 11th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: An interesting circular walk which will take in the Roman Amphitheatre and Tomen y Mur. Walking through some wild wet country, but ending up on civilised bridle paths, lanes and even a disused railway. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 709 389 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6.5 miles |
Meet |
Tomen y Mur CP |
| Contact Name |
Di |
Contact No. |
01286 881122 |
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| Porthmadog skyline including Moel y Gest |
| Date |
Sunday March 25th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: Circular walk over the hills around 'Port' including Moel y Gest (steep in places) also Tremadog Rocks. Re-hydration suggestion 'Pub on the Platform'. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 566 393 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
CP by Queens Hotel |
| Contact Name |
John Carson |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| Daffodil walk through Llanystumdwy woods |
| Date |
Saturday March 31st |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: This walk is always very popular. Llanystumdwy Woods in the beautiful Afon Dwyfor valley. Alternatively snowdrops -bluebells - daffodils, this is a special place. The refreshments at Trefaes are second to none. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 499 383 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Trefaes' top end of Criccieth |
| Contact Name |
Dave and Pat |
Contact No. |
01766 523204 |
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| Llanllyfni and beyond circular |
| Date |
Wednesday April 4th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: The car parking is at the bottom of Llanllyfni main street, left on the sign post to Tan yr Allt. An accessible walk for all, just two short steep bits, then along lanes, tracks and footpaths, beneath the Nantlle Ridge, with views of Snowdon and over to Anglesey. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 472 522 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Llanllyfni CP, limited space |
| Contact Name |
Jean |
Contact No. |
01286 881809 |
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| Mynydd Mawr linear from Rhyd Ddu |
| Date |
Thursday April 12th |
Start Time |
10.45am |
DESCRIPTION: Bring your bus pass, if you qualify? Mynydd Mawr is over 2000 feet so a long haul to the top. An isolated mountain you are unlikely to meet many people. You are at eye level with the Nantlle Ridge, with a sheer drop down to Dyffryn Nantlle, spectacular isolation. Drop down back to original bus stop by the Snowdonia Hotel where they will be waiting to welcome us. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 527 588 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Snowdonia Hotel, Waunfawr for 11am bus |
| Contact Name |
Dave Woods |
Contact No. |
01286 650696 |
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| Cefn Du, via the old Marconi site |
| Date |
Wednesday April 18th |
Start Time |
10.15am |
DESCRIPTION: A good walk over moorland and hills. Could be wet underfoot if there has been a lot or rain? Dennis will explain the history and point out the foundations of the old masts and buildings. On Cefn Du there are old WW2 look out emplacements. Choices for refreshments in Llanberis, Pete's Eats? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 573 609 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Y Glyn CP |
| Contact Name |
Joan and Dennis Glass |
Contact No. |
? |
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| Crimpiau and Creigiau Gleision to Llyn Cowlyd |
| Date |
Sunday April 22nd |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: We follow the old drovers road towards Llyn Crafnant, but turn off to ascend Crimpiau. Here we have superb views of the Ogwen Valley, Tryfan, Moel Siabod and the Snowdon Horseshoe. We then head towards Criag Wen, looking down on Llyn Cowlyd, the deepest lake in Snowdonia. We return by the path on the western side of the lake. Refreshments afterwards in the cafe at the end or at the Pen y Gwryd. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 720 582 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
9.5 miles |
Meet |
CP behind Joe Brown's |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| Carnedd Cribiau and Upper Nant Gwynant |
| Date |
Saturday April 28th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: A climb along tracks and open ground to the summit of Carnedd Cribau, then down an open ridge with some rough ground. Can be wet underfoot. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 656 538 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Power Station turn on old Rd (limited space) |
| Contact Name |
Nigel |
Contact No. |
01248 352604 |
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| Trefor circular |
| Date |
Friday May 4th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: We walk through part of this pretty fishing village, across farmland, under the quarry's inclined plane, before returning by the sea. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 376 473 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
4.5 miles |
Meet |
Beach CP Trefor |
| Contact Name |
Margaret |
Contact No. |
01286 660370 |
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| Coast walk, Criccieth to Porthmadog |
| Date |
Saturday May 5th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: An easy walk to help celebrate the opening of the Wales Coastal Path. Choice of refreshment places in Porthmadog. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 505 382 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Moranedd Cafe Criccieth east end |
| Contact Name |
Denis McAteer |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Whistling sands to Aberdaron |
| Date |
Sunday May 6th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: We meet in Aberdaron CP and car shuttle to Whistling Sands. This stretch of the coastal path is the finest! The path follows the coast line to the tip of the Llyn Peninsula eventually reaching Mynydd Mawr, with superb views of Bardsey Island. We continue on to Aberdaron, where tea or something stronger awaits. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 172 264 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Aberdaron CP (pay) |
| Contact Name |
Guto |
Contact No. |
01286 870342 |
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| Moel Hebog from Cwmystradllyn Reservoir |
| Date |
Saturday May 12th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: A different view of Hebog. Grassy climb up, but the descent is rocky to start, then swings round the eastern flank onto Bryn Banog, then down to and around the reservoir, to the start. No eating establishments available. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 556 442 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Cwmystradllyn Reservoir CP |
| Contact Name |
John Carson |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| Four Valleys path, Llanberis to Penygroes |
| Date |
Thursday May 17th |
Start Time |
9.45am |
DESCRIPTION: We visit three of the four valleys! Afon Rhythallt - Afon Gwyrfai - Afon Llyfni. All on little known paths over the flanks of Snowdon - Moel Eilio - Mynydd Mawr, but over the top of Moel Smytho. Height tariff quite high, but ascents gradual. Refreshments on the last lap. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 471 529 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
CP opposite Povey's Garage Penygroes |
| Contact Name |
Edmund and Rachel |
Contact No. |
01286 880188 |
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| Get Walking Day!! Penmorfa - Morfa Bychan circular |
| Date |
Saturday May 26th |
Start Time |
11.00am |
DESCRIPTION: This walk is designed as an accessible walk for those wishing to dip their toes in Ramblers' waters. All over the country this is National Get Walking Day, six mile and under walks are available. Ours of course will be one of the best! Refreshments in Tremadog afterwards. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 563 403 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Tremadog Square |
| Contact Name |
Chris |
Contact No. |
01766 515187 |
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| Pedwar Cwm - Silyn, Dulyn, Pennant, Ciprwth |
| Date |
Saturday June 9th |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: A strenuous walk across the Nantlle Ridge on the way to Cwm Pennant. We head for Cwm Ciprwth, to view the newly restored mining artefacts. We now follow the old quarry track to the head of Cwm Pennant. We return by two ascents Bwlch Dros Bern and finally Craig Cwm Silyn. Down to the lakes and back to the cars. No refreshments available in this remote district. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 495 511 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
End of lane |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| Moel Siabod to Pen y Gwryd return on the Esme Kirby path |
| Date |
Saturday June 16th |
Start Time |
10.00am |
DESCRIPTION: From Joe Brown's CP we head for the lower slopes of Moel Siabod. The path continues through the Forest and opens up to a superb panoramic view of the Snowdon Massif. We attain the summit 2832ft, with lovely views of the Lledr Valley. We descend to Pen y Gwryd and return to Capel Curig via the Esme Kirby path. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 720 583 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
CP behind Joe Brown's |
| Contact Name |
Guto |
Contact No. |
01286 870342 |
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| Forests and hillsides west of Trawsfynydd |
| Date |
Saturday June 23rd |
Start Time |
10.30am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk through the Forest and over open hillsides to the West of Trawsfynydd. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 684 302 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
9 miles |
Meet |
Forest CP |
| Contact Name |
Chris |
Contact No. |
01766 515187 |
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| Craig y Garn evening circular |
| Date |
Wednesday June 27th |
Start Time |
5.30pm |
DESCRIPTION: The walk is mostly on good paths, but there is some rough ground at the summit, which guards the western entrance to Cwm Pennant giving good views. Refreshments afterwards at the welcoming Cross Foxes Pub. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 497 442 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Gardolbenmaen CP |
| Contact Name |
Margaret and Di |
Contact No. |
01286 660370 |
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