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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| Cnicht and Cwm Croesor |
| Date |
Saturday July 31st |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: High winds forced us to miss the summit last October. This time we hope to complete the ridge walk and easy scramble to Cnicht then around the head of Cwm Croesor. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 631 446 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Croesor CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| Family circular walk, through fields and low hills |
| Date |
Wednesday August 4th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Stroll through Forestry Comission campsite, up Pethi and back to the village. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 588 484 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
3 miles |
Meet |
Free CP Beddgelert |
| Contact Name |
Ron |
Contact No. |
01766 890391 |
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| Walk up Yr Aran |
| Date |
Sunday August 8th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: The walk follows the new NT path to the Watkin path for a short distance, before climbing Yr Aran along the tops to Craig Wen, then down to Craflwyn, return to Beddgelert for refreshments. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 600 490 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Craflwyn Hall CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| St Aelhaern + Tre'r Ceiri |
| Date |
Thursday August 12th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk with views and history. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 388 447 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Llanaelhaern, Nr Cafe/PO |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Moelwyn Mawr and Bach |
| Date |
Saturday August 14th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk taking in the twin peaks of Moelwyn Bach and Moelwyn Mawr, afterwards at the lake side cafe. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 683 449 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Tanygrisiau, Railway stop near by |
| Contact Name |
Denis |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Walk along Afon Glaslyn, through woods. |
| Date |
Wednesday August 18th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Easy ascent to above Aberglaslyn Hall, return along Fisherman's Path. Ice creams afterwards? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 588 484 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
3 miles |
Meet |
Free CP Beddgelert |
| Contact Name |
Ron |
Contact No. |
01766 890391 |
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| Blaenau to Porthmadog |
| Date |
Sunday August 22nd |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Although dropping to sea level there are still some uphill sections, on the walk there will be an option to finish at Penrhyndeudraeth. Cafes and Pubs in Porthmadog including Spooners. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 701 459 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
12 miles |
Meet |
Queens Hotel Blaenau or Bus1B from Porthmadog |
| Contact Name |
Denis |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Rhyd Ddu circular |
| Date |
Thursday August 26th |
Start Time |
11:15am |
DESCRIPTION: A circular walk to the head of Cwm Pennant, through Beddgelert Forest and the lower slopes of Snowdon. Bus S4 from Caernarfon at 10.50am or WHR train at 10am. Afterwards at Rhyd Ddu tea room. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 572 526 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Rhyd Ddu CP |
| Contact Name |
Micky |
Contact No. |
01286 673932 |
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| Part of the Anglesey Coastal Path |
| Date |
Tuesday August 31st |
Start Time |
10:20am |
DESCRIPTION: From the steep hillside above Red Wharf Bay to historic Penmon, on to the shores of the Menai- Sea views to savour. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 606 761 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
12 miles |
Meet |
Bus stop at Spars, Beaumaris |
| Contact Name |
Dave |
Contact No. |
01766 650691 |
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| Tanygrisiau to Tan y Bwlch |
| Date |
Saturday September 4th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A ride on the Ffestiniog Railay. An interesting walk through lovely country with spectacular views cris crossing the rail track en route. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 650 416 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
Tan y Bwlch Station CP (train at 10.50am) |
| Contact Name |
Dave and Pat |
Contact No. |
01766 523204 |
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| Dyffryn Ardudwy circular |
| Date |
Sunday September 12th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A circular walk using old drovers roads including a stretch of the southern Rhinogs ridge. Rough and stony on part of the descent, boggy in places, othewise good paths and tracks. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 602 231 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
CP near Gedol Farm. Limited parking!! |
| Contact Name |
Dafydd |
Contact No. |
01286 882091 |
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| Crimpiau and Cregiau Gleison |
| Date |
Sunday September 19th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Walk and easy scramble, with great views over the Ogwen Valley, Moel Siabod and Conwy valley. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 721 582 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
CP behind Joe Brown's Capel Curig |
| Contact Name |
01286 881071 |
Contact No. |
John |
|
| Hill and Tracks + pub option |
| Date |
Saturday September 25th |
Start Time |
2:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: Mainly outstandingly scenic. Satisfies the all round walker. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 307 405 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Fron CP Nefyn |
| Contact Name |
01766 810189 |
Contact No. |
John |
|
| Circular around Tremadog with a historical theme |
| Date |
Saturday October 2nd |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Always an interesting and informative walk with Graham and Pat, at a leaisurely pace - afterwards at the Golden Fleece Inn. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 561 401 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Market Square Tremadog |
| Contact Name |
Graham and Pat |
Contact No. |
01248 670778 |
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| Gyrn Goch - Gyrn Ddu - Trefor Harbour |
| Date |
Sunday October 10th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A short descent from Gyrn Goch village, then a steep climb up a hidden valley, across a wild rough watershed to join a well defined path back down to the beach at Trefor. Selected cars will go to Trefor Beach CP at the finish. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 404 486 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Gyrn Goch CP |
| Contact Name |
Dafydd |
Contact No. |
01286 882091 |
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| Exploring the Nantlle Valley |
| Date |
Thursday October 14th |
Start Time |
11:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A leisurely walk along the south side of western Nantlle valley, includes Dorothea Quarry lake and pump house. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 488 528 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Talysarn Community Hall CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01286 881071 |
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| Blaenau Access land circular |
| Date |
Saturday October 16th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Quite a strenuous walk across open access country, that has had access problems in the past. Has it improved? Refreshments in Blaenau afterwards. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 701 459 |
Grade |
Strenuous |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Queens Hotel Blaenau |
| Contact Name |
Denis |
Contact No. |
01766 523407 |
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| Cwmystradlyn and Moel Ddu with industrial archeology |
| Date |
Sunday October 24th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A leisurely scenic walk up the valley visiting the ruins of an abandoned village to gaze and marvel at the work of ordinary men and the folly of the investment to open Gorseddau Quarry. The ascent of Moel Ddu followed by the descent over the Glaslyn Valley, back to the CP. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 557 442 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
CP at Cwm Ystralyn resevoir dam |
| Contact Name |
Dafydd |
Contact No. |
01286 882091 |
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| Cwmystradlyn and Moel Ddu with industrial archeology |
| Date |
Sunday October 24th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A leisurely scenic walk up the valley visiting the ruins of an abandoned village to gaze and marvel at the work of ordinary men and the folly of the investment to open Gorseddau Quarry. The ascent of Moel Ddu followed by the descent over the Glaslyn Valley, back to the CP. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 557 442 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
CP at Cwm Ystralyn resevoir dam |
| Contact Name |
Dafydd |
Contact No. |
01286 882091 |
|
| With Gelert to Dinas Emrys |
| Date |
Sunday October 30th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Historical walk the Red Dragon v the White Dragon, was King Arthur here? Refreshments in Beddgelert. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 590 482 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Free CP Beddgelert |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Woods and waterfalls |
| Date |
Saturday November 6th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A circular walk taking in a number of woods - rivers - waterfalls. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 700 420 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Llan Ffestiniog CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| Criccieth Megaliths |
| Date |
Wednesday November 10th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: An historical walk with Syd our expert. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 505 382 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
Criccieth East Beach CP |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
|
| AGM for the Group |
| Date |
Thursday November 11th |
Start Time |
7:00pm |
DESCRIPTION: Talk and presentation by Dewi Jones on his new book, the Mountaineers of Wales. Followed Refreshments and the AGM. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 586 415 |
Grade |
# |
| Distance |
# |
Meet |
Prenteg Community Hall |
| Contact Name |
Edmund (Secretary) |
Contact No. |
01286 881880 |
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| Bull Bay to Cemaes |
| Date |
Saturday November 13th |
Start Time |
10:15am |
DESCRIPTION: We will catch 10-30am bus from Cemaes to Bull Bay, then walk back along the spectacular coastal path. Hopefully refreshments in Cemaes afterwards. (If open)? |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 374 937 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Cemaes Bay |
| Contact Name |
Di |
Contact No. |
01286 881122 |
|
| Around Llanflagan |
| Date |
Tuesday November 16th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Circular walk to Llanflagan old Church, a time warp building in the care of the charity Friends of Friendless Churches. Hopefully we will have the keys to enter to see where the aristocracy sat, with the serfs on the benches. Several Pirates graves to see. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 482 619 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Tesco's Caernarfon CP |
| Contact Name |
Micky |
Contact No. |
01286 673932 |
|
| A walk around upper Llanberis |
| Date |
Saturday November 20th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A walk on the footpaths above Llanberis. Refreshments at the world famous Pete's Eats!!!! |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 577 605 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Llanberis by-pass CP |
| Contact Name |
Gutto |
Contact No. |
01286 870342 |
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| Moel y Gest - 6000 years |
| Date |
Wednesday November 24th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A history walk with Syd. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 566 388 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
7 miles |
Meet |
Penamser Industrial estate |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
|
| Drum valley and Bryn y Castell |
| Date |
Sunday November 28th |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: A five mile walk in a little visited part of Snowdonia. You will visit places from the Mabinogion, the 'Shotton' of 200 years ago, hill forts, slate mines and the 'Valley of Graves'. Steep in parts, careful descents with fantastic views. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 735 417 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
Car share please |
| Contact Name |
Dafydd |
Contact No. |
01286 882091 |
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| Mynydd Rhin axe factory |
| Date |
Wednesday December 1st |
Start Time |
10:30am |
DESCRIPTION: Your eyes will be opened with Syd interpreting what you pass bye on this walk. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 226 278 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
4 miles |
Meet |
Rhin ex PO |
| Contact Name |
Syd |
Contact No. |
01766 522238 |
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| Group Christmas Walk |
| Date |
Saturday December 4th |
Start Time |
10:15am |
DESCRIPTION: This is our Christmas 'Get together'. The Lion Hotel is a regional food Pub winner. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 237 368 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
5 miles |
Meet |
Lion Hotel CP |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 810189 |
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| Dramatic vistas, railway and slate around Y Felinheli |
| Date |
Wenesday December 8th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: After an initial uphill start, a circular walk of six easy miles over fields. Historical features will be pointed out. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 526 678 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Harbour Dock, Hen Gei Llechi |
| Contact Name |
Graham and Pat |
Contact No. |
01248 670778 |
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| Cwymystradlyn - circular walk from Tremadog |
| Date |
Sunday December 12th |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: Energetic walk on some little used paths via ruined slate mill to Cwm Ystardlyn resevoir, around it, if time permits - returning by a different route. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 561 401 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
10 miles |
Meet |
Tremadog Square |
| Contact Name |
John |
Contact No. |
01766 512630 |
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| Pre Christmas leg stretch. Moel Eilio over or around |
| Date |
Tuesday December 21st |
Start Time |
10:45am |
DESCRIPTION: Bus to Snowdon Ranger following the Snowdon Ranger Path, then deciding according to weather Moel Eilio or Bwlch y Groes. Mince pies en route. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 527 588 |
Grade |
Moderate |
| Distance |
8 miles |
Meet |
WHR Station for bus to Snowdon Ranger |
| Contact Name |
Dave |
Contact No. |
01286 650696 |
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| Heritage walk through Groeslon and Carmel |
| Date |
Monday January 3rd |
Start Time |
10:00am |
DESCRIPTION: A low level walk through the small villages of Groeslon and Carmel, visiting the tumbling Afon Llifon. They are expecting us at the Inigo Jones Cafe. |
| Start Grid Ref. |
SH 470 551 |
Grade |
Leisurely |
| Distance |
6 miles |
Meet |
Inigo Jones CP |
| Contact Name |
Edmund and Rachel |
Contact No. |
01286 880188 |
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