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Sunday

Trefriw Walking Festival 2025

Welcome to Sunday’s Walks

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Early Bird Sunday
A meander through the Moelwynion
Carneddau High
Huw Tom Upland Walk
Heading Home
Refreshing Riverside Ramble

Booking:
Booking Closed For 2025. Please come back in 2026

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Saturday

Trefriw Walking Festival 2025

Welcome to Saturday’s Walks

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Early Bird Saturday
Black dogs and Broomsticks
Crafnant Horseshoe
In the Footsteps of Miners
On our Doorstep
Bluebells and Cake
Discover Dolgarrog

Booking:
Booking Closed for 2025. Please come back in 2026

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Friday

Trefriw Walking Festival 2025

Welcome to Friday’s Walks

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Tryfan North Ridge
Crimpiau
Hike and Wild Swim
Wybrnant Wander
Stroll and Sketch
Cwm Idwal
Walking for Wellbeing

Booking:
Booking Closed for 2025. Please come back in 2026

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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All 20 Walks 2026

All 20 Walks for 2026 will appear here for preview from Early March 2026 

For a reminder of the 2025’s walks you did
Click on  2025 archive

Location: Our walks set out from
Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!


Click on the map to see the rough location of these walks.
Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Booking:
Booking does not open until Later in Spring 2026

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.

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Tryfan North Ridge

Friday 16th May, 2025 – 8.30a.m.

Tryfan North Ridge

Tryfan’s rocky North Ridge is an iconic grade 1 scramble and is one of the most popular routes in the UK.

Tryfan or Tri faen –  3 rocks – stands proud above the Ogwen Valley. At 918m it is one of the fourteen 3,000 ft peaks in Wales.

We will be scrambling up from the valley floor – in the footsteps of mountaineers George Mallory and Sir Edmond Hilary, of Everest fame – to its summit which is crowned by two fabled standing stones, Sion a Sian or Adam and Eve.

We will have an early start to avoid the crowds and enjoy a well earned lunch break high above the Ogwen Valley, returning via the South Summit and Llyn Bochlwyd.

There will be some steep, rocky and exposed sections so a steady head for heights will be required. This scramble is for fit and experienced walkers only.

Remember that it will be much colder on the tops, even in May.  Please ensure that you have good, warm, waterproof clothing, including hat and gloves, and suitable sturdy boots (no trainers).

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  3 Miles / 4.5km   Ascent 610m

Grade:  Strenuous mountain, with a long section of grade 1 scramble. A 610m ascent, exposed in places. 

Departure time:  08.30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Note : This walk will use Car Share to access the start of the walk.
Please make sure you register at the village hall above first.

Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Leo Scheltinga,  Paul Newell


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

Booking:
To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Crimpiau

Friday 16th May, 2025 – 09.00a.m.

Crimpiau 

Crimpiau is a stunning mountain viewpoint between Llyn Crafnant and Capel Curig, and despite being only 475m / 1,558 ft high, many describe it as one of the best viewpoints in Snowdonia.

(Crimpiau is pronounced locally ‘Crimp – ee – a’, meaning hard sharp edge; ridge, spur; ledge.)

We’ll be taking the minibus to Capel Curig, then taking a scenic walk back to Trefriw. Initially we’ll head up the hill above Capel Curig, with splendid views of the Snowdon Horseshoe and the mountains of the Glyderau and the Carneddau, and after two miles of walking we’ll make a short ½-mile steep detour to ascend Crimpiau.
Afterwards we’ll descend to the Crafnant valley, and walk along the lakeside, to then return to Trefriw, mostly off-road along the Crafnant valley.  It’s a great walk with lovely views and plenty to see from start to finish.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance: 7 miles / 11 km

Grade:  Moderate (though with a short strenuous ascent to Crimpiau itself. It’s not a long walk so the pace will be leisurely.)

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  09.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)  We’ll be taking the minibus to Capel Curig

Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Tony Ellis & Nigel Thomas


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Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

 

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Hike and Wild Swim

Friday 16th May, 2025  –  09.30a.m.

Hike and Wild Swim

A chance to unwind with a dip in the enchanting Gwydir Forest.

Two groups will be able to enjoy a walk and a wild swim in the calm waters of Llyn Parc.

The walkers will be accompanied by two of our leaders, and the swim will be overseen by Ffit Conwy Instructors / Lifeguards.

There will be two groups of up to 10 people –

The first group will walk up from Trefriw, ending up at Hafna Mine car park where you’ll meet our swim instructors and the second group for lunch. You’ll then walk up to remote Llyn Parc for a leisurely swim.
After a hot drink, you’ll retrace your steps to Hafna where the minibus will return you to Trefriw – and cake

The second group will do this in reverse, ie travel to Hafna by bus, meet Swim Instructors and walk to Llyn Parc. Enjoy a swim then return to Hafna for lunch and the walk back to Trefriw.

The speed and distance is up to you but this is for experienced open / cold water swimmers only. Please bring swim gear, changing robes or towels and a wetsuit to carry with you.
A warm drink and snacks/food for after your swim is a must.

Duration:  All day.
Please bring a packed lunch. A flask of hot chocolate would  be a great addition.

Distance:  5 mi / 8 km  for the walk

Grade:  Easy / Moderate

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  09.30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Minibus one-way, with a walk out, or back.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)
Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Mat Hancox & Matthew Driver
Ffit Conwy Instructors: Roger Pierce & Zac Pierce


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

 

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Wybrnant Wander

Friday 16th May, 2025 10.00am

Wybrnant Wander

This scenic walk will take us high above the Lledr Valley, where we will be treated to some stunning mountain views. On the way we will hike along an ancient drovers road and through upland farmland and woodland, returning to Dolwyddelan along the Afon Lledr and its dramatic gorge.
At the centre of our walk is the 16th Century farmhouse, Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, the birthplace of Bishop William Morgan, whose work translating the Bible into Welsh helped ensure the survival of the language. We will be given a private tour of the house and hopefully a panad!
This is a moderate, all-day hike, with some steep sections early on. Sturdy waterproof hiking boots are a must as there will be very uneven, wet, muddy and slippery sections underfoot, as well as plenty of boggy terrain.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch, water and plenty of snacks

Distance:  7 Miles / 11km. 

Grade:  Moderate. 

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  10.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Minibus out and back

Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Marianne Siddorn & Kate Reeves

Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

 

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Stroll and Sketch

Friday 16th May, 2025 10.30am

Stroll and Sketch

Join us for a day of sketching and painting at the beautiful RSPB nature reserve in Conwy.
Everyone, experienced artist or beginner, is welcome.
It’s about connecting with nature, not a painting competition! The walking time is about 1h at a relaxed pace, with stops at bird hides to enjoy and sketch the views.
We will be providing all materials.

We will be car sharing to the reserve. If you don’t have an RSPB membership, the entry fee is £6.
There are two mobility scooters available at no extra cost—just let us know when you book your place, so we can reserve these.
There is a lovely simple cafe on site but feel free to bring a flask and packed lunch.
Binoculars and a camping chair may also be quite handy.

We can’t wait to share this fun experience with you!

Duration:  All day.  Bring a packed lunch.

Walking Time:   About 1 hour

Distance:  2 miles / 3.5km

Grade:  Easy

This walk is accessible for mobility scooters
Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside
where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot.

Departure time:  10.30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Car Share out and back
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Cate Bolsover & Maria Denney


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Cwm Idwal

Friday 16th May, 2025 11.00am

Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

Join us for a circular walk that whilst not very challenging offers spectacular mountain scenery including views of Tryfan, the Glyderau and the mysterious Devil’s Kitchen.

As well as a place of legend it is also renowned  for its natural history and fascinating geology.

The light (and weather) in this glacial valley changes constantly. Legend tells us that the lake is named after Idwal, the son of Owain of Gwynedd who drowned there and it is said that no bird
has since flown over the lake’s surface.

Let’s go and see if that’s true!

Duration:  Half day, but bring refreshments and plenty to drink

Distance:  2.5 Miles / 4 km  

Grade:  Moderate:  A medium length walk which may involve some uneven ground.
Sturdy boots and wet weather clothing recommended.

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside
where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  11.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Minibus out and back
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Geraldine Thomas & Terry Smith


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Walking for wellbeing

Friday 16th May, 2025 – 1.00pm

Walking for wellbeing – Connecting with Nature

Join us for a meditative walk with a focus on depth of connection rather than distance travelled. Research shows that connection with nature is a more powerful predictor of wellbeing than time spent in nature. The intention for this walk is for participants to leave with new experiences and ideas about how to connect with and benefit from nature in their daily lives.

We will initially meet at Trefriw Village Hall for a car-share to Gwydir Uchaf chapel, just 2 miles (5 mins) from Trefriw – see the route here.

Our route will be an hour’s gentle walk from Gwydir Uchaf chapel along paths on the edge of Gwydir Forest.  There will be a pauses to learn about and practise nature connection before, during and after the walk, as well as a visit to the impressive and peaceful chapel.

Duration:  Half Day

Distance:  1.5 mi / 2.5 km

Grade:  Easy,  leisurely  (with some ascent and descent)

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside
where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  1.00 p.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Car Share to and from Trefriw
Please make sure you register at the village hall above first.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Liz Burnside and Lara Martin


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Early Bird Saturday

Saturday 17 May, 2025   06.00am

Early Bird

Enjoy the dawn chorus on an early morning walk in the countryside near Trefriw with some local bird watchers.
While walking a loop that includes woodland and riverbank, learn how to identify birds by their song.
We will be going at a leisurely pace, though there will be some rough and short steep sections.
The ground may be wet in places. Good boots and binoculars recommended.

There’ll be a hot drink and biscuits waiting for us on our return to the Village Hall,
and we’ll be back in sufficient time for you to attend another main walk, if you wish!

Duration:  A maximum of 3 hours

Distance:  2 Miles / 3 km approximately

Grade:  Easy

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside
where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  06:00 a.m. (i.e. early!) from the main car park in Trefriw (LL27 0JH, SH781631) opposite the Woollen Mill.
NOTE – This walk meets at Gowers car park, not at the village hall.

Refreshments will be available in the Hall after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Shaun De Clancy & Cate Bolsover


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.


Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Black Dogs and Broomsticks

Saturday 17 May, 2025  08.30am

Black Dogs and Broomsticks

The two main hills we’ll be walking, are Pen yr Helgi Du (‘Head/Hill of the Black Hound’) and Pen Llithrig y Wrach. (‘The Slippery Peak of the Witch’).

This is a strenuous mountain walk, but if the weather is kind we’ll be rewarded by amazing views.

Our minibus will take us to the Ogwen valley, where we will walk up the access track to Ffynnon Llugwy reservoir, then follow the narrow Bwlch Eryl Farchog to climb steeply to the summit of Pen yr Helgi Du (833 m  / 2,733 ft). From here its down and up for a mile to the summit of Pen Llithrig y Wrach (799 m / 2,621 ft). We’ll follow its back ridge down to the dam of Llyn Cowlyd, then return to Trefriw over the ridge of Cefn Cyfarwydd (492 m / 1,614 ft).

(The picture is taken from Pen Llithrig y Wrach, looking back at Pen yr Helgi Du, with beyond it the higher Carneddau mountains.)

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  10m / 16 km

Grade:  Strenuous mountain, with nearly 3,000 ft (900m) of ascent in total. This mountain walk will include some uneven rocky ground, sometimes wet and slippery underfoot with a couple of very short short ‘clambery’ sections, and exposure in a couple of places.

Suitability:  Fit and experienced hill walkers. Participants must be used to coping with rough terrain and long walks in the mountains. Remember that it can be cold at altitude, even in May; please bring warm, waterproof clothing, including hat and gloves, and suitable sturdy boots.

Departure time:  08:30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Minibus out, walking back to Trefriw.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Paul Newell & Mike Bolsover


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.


Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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The Crafnant Horseshoe

Saturday 17th May, 2025   09.00am

Crafnant Horseshoe

Not for the faint-hearted, this is possibly the toughest walk of the three days, and will demand a good level of fitness. We will be walking the route of the Trefriw Mill Fell Race, with a total ascent of about 4000′  (that’s higher than Snowdon!)

Ascending firstly up the ridge of Cefn Cyfarwydd – the ridge behind Trefriw – we head along its broad top to the peaks of Creigiau Gleision, from where there are incredible views over to the Glyders and the Snowdon Massif, but also down to the coast. After bagging the lesser tops of Craiglwyn, Craig Wen and the Crimpiau, we descend to Llyn Crafnant, then head over Mynydd Deulyn to Llyn Geirionydd on our way back to Trefriw.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch, and plenty of water.

Distance: about 11 miles / 17.5 km

Grade: Strenuous (High) Mountain    
This area is remote, one part is boggy, and it can be cold on the tops, even in May.  Please ensure that you have warm, waterproof clothing and good boots. Gaiters would not be out of order in places.

Departure time:  09.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Colin Devine & Nick Denney


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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In the Footsteps of Miners

Saturday 17th May, 2025   09.30am

In the Footsteps of Miners

Join us for a fascinating journey through some of the more hidden relics of our local slate mining heritage, a landscape recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. Our route is in the Blaenau Ffestiniog and Cwm Penmachno area and will include part of the renowned National Slate Trail, offering a unique glimpse into the region’s industrial past.

This full-day hike will lead us through a series of abandoned mining villages, past stunning lakes, and culminate in summiting one of the area’s local mountains. From the summit, you’ll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of this historic landscape. Along the way, the remote terrain offers a chance to spot a variety of wildlife, so don’t forget your binoculars and camera!

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch, plenty of water, and snacks.

Distance:  9.5 Miles  / 15 km

Grade:  Strenuous
The hike lasts between 5 and 6 hours, plus breaks, with an elevation gain of over 2,000 feet.  Sturdy, waterproof hiking boots are essential due to the varied and rugged terrain.

Departure time:  09.30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)       
Note :
 This walk will use Car Share to access the start of the walk.
Please make sure you register at the village hall above first.

Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Marianne Siddorn & Maria Denney


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

 

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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On our Doorstep

Saturday 17th May, 2025   10.00am

On Our Doorstep

You may know that there is a series of walks around Trefriw called the Trefriw Trails. What we’ll be doing here is a lovely walk which combines part of four different trails, to make a 7-mile loop, never too far from the village itself.

The walk is undulating, with a total of 1,000 ft of ascent, and sees us on forest paths and on field paths.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  7 miles / 11 km

Grade:  Moderate

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  10.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Jan Blaskiewicz and Karen Martindale


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Bluebells and Cake

Saturday 17th May, 2025   11.00am

Bluebells and Cake

Join us for the walk that attracts many visitors to Trefriw– the classic round which takes in Llyn Crafnant and Llyn Geirionydd.
From Trefriw we ascend past the Fairy Falls and onto the edge of Gwydir Forest.
Gwydir Forest was mentioned in written texts at least 500 years ago, and we’ll certainly witness some of its history, passing old mine works, the infamous Klondike mill and the monument to the bard, Taliesin.

The views from both lakes are stunning. We’ll take a break for lunch and there will be plenty of opportunity to talk to your guides about the area along the way. At Llyn Crafnant we’ll walk ½ mile along its shore to the lakeside cafe (which is where the cake comes in!)

After completing our visit to the two lakes we’ll head back to the Trefriw. If the seasons are kind to us, we’ll take in the vast and stunning field of bluebells as we return to the village.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  6 miles / 10 km 

Grade:  Easy / Moderate

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  11.00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Lara Martin & Stuart Martin


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Discover Dolgarrog

Saturday 17th May, 2025   10.30am

Discover Dolgarrog, its history and natural history

Dolgarrog is a small village situated on the western side of the Conwy Valley a few miles north of Trefriw.

2025 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Dolgarrog Dam disaster when one of the then newly built dams above the village, created to provide water for the village’s Aluminium works, burst and claimed the lives of sixteen of its residents.
This walk will start at the memorial gardens established in memory of the disaster, then will climb steeply on old trackways through the ancient woodland of Coed Dolgarrog National Nature Reserve up to Llyn Coedty.
A landscape rich in cuckoos, ghost woods and Celtic Rainforest. From there we’ll follow an old trackway over towards Llyn Cowlyd with glorious views of the Conwy valley and the Carneddau mountains then descend back to the village. On our way we’ll explore the rich human and natural history of the area visiting once-famous waterfalls, deserted settlements now reclaimed by woodland, and evidence of the area’s industrial past and present.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance: About 6 miles / 10 km

Grade:  Moderate: Steep uneven paths for both ascent and descent otherwise good paths. The climb up out of the Conwy Valley is about 300m

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  10.30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Note : This walk will use Car Share to access the start of the walk.
Please make sure you register at the village hall above first.

Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Pete Kay & Greg Grundy


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
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If this walk is Sold Out, please check closer to the event as we sometimes have cancellations. Please browse our other available walks.

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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Early Bird Sunday

Sunday 18th May, 2025   06.00am

Early Bird Sunday

Enjoy the dawn chorus on an early morning walk in the countryside near Trefriw with some local bird watchers.
While walking a loop that includes woodland and riverbank, learn how to identify birds by their song.
We will be going at a leisurely pace, though there will be some rough and short steep sections.
The ground may be wet in places. Good boots and binoculars recommended.
There’ll be a hot drink and biscuits waiting for us on our return to the Village Hall, and we’ll be back in sufficient time for you to attend another main walk, if you wish! (except for the Carneddau High walk leaving at 08.15am)

Duration:  A maximum of 3 hours

Distance:  2 Miles / 3 km

Grade:  Easy / Moderate: 

Please be aware that this is a rural area and that all our walks take us out into the countryside where some parts of paths and tracks will be uneven and sometimes wet and slippery underfoot; it isn’t like walking on pavements!

Departure time:  6:00 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
NOTE – This walk meets at Gowers car park, not at the village hall.
Refreshments will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.)  Please stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Shaun De Clancy & Nick Denney


Click on the map to see the rough location of this walk.

 

Booking: To book a place, please click on the Eventbrite button below (opens in a new tab).
Booking Closed

Please ensure that you have read the booking information, terms and conditions before you attend any walks.

Please note that, although we make no charge for our walks, we do ask for voluntary donations (card preferred, but cash accepted). More details on our funding page.


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