Trefriw’s Two Lakes
A fabulous locals’ walk from the village visiting Llyn Geirionydd and Llyn Crafnant, through indigenous woodland, past abandoned mines and places of poetry. The walk makes the most of well graded ex-miners tracks. It has a long and a short version; a choice will be made on the day. Led by Mike Raine, author of the ‘Nature of Snowdonia‘.
Duration: Morning up to 3 hrs.
Distance: up to 10km / 6.6 miles
Moderate
Two Churches and a Chapel
From the meeting point we will take a minibus to Gwydir Castle and walk back to Trefriw on the hillside above the Conwy Valley. During the walk visits will be made to Gwydir Chapel, Llanrychwyn Church and St Mary’s Church, Trefriw. There are good views of the Conwy Valley and the main Snowdonia ranges.
Duration: All day 5 – 6 hrs walking
Distance: 10km / 6.5 miles
Meet: 10.15am in Trefriw Village Hall to catch minibus to Gwydir Castle
Start: 10.30am
Moderate
Please ensure that you have read the booking information and conditions
before you attend any walks.
Discovering Nature around Cors Bodgynydd
A walk through and around Cors Bodgynydd Nature Reserve in the foothills of the Carneddau. Discover the special biodiversity of the area and how it is being managed. With an option of a short climb to viewpoints looking back over the reserve with extensive views to the Glyders. A leisurely pace with some rough and short steep sections. The ground will be wet in places. Good boots recommended.
Duration: Afternoon 3 hrs walking
Distance: 15km / 3 miles
Meet: 12.15pm for 12.30pm start from Trefriw Village Hall to car share to Cyffty mine car park (OSGR 772 588)
Start: 12.30pm
Easy/Moderate
Please ensure that you have read the booking information and conditions
before you attend any walks.
Woodland Dog Walk
Bring your dog (on a lead) and together explore the upland tracks of Coed Creigiau in the company of a Forestry Ranger. The woods rise sharply out of Trefriw so some paths are steep. Lovely views of lakes and mountains at the top.
Duration: Evening 2hrs
Distance: 3.6km / 2.5 miles
Meet:
5.45pm in Gower Road car park Trefriw for 6.00pm start
Start: 6.00pm
Easy/Moderate
Please ensure that you have read the booking information and conditions
before you attend any walks.
Geology of Snowdonia
This walk will introduce you to the outline of the geology of Snowdonia, a story of violent volcanoes, colliding tectonic plates and massive grinding glaciers. No previous knowledge of geology necessary. The leader will be Paul Gannon author of the Rock Trails series of guidebooks to geology and scenery.
Duration: All day 4 – 5 hrs
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Meet: 10.15am for 10.30am start from Trefriw Village Hall
Start: 10.30am
Moderate
Please ensure that you have read the booking information and conditions
before you attend any walks.
