Category Archives: 2020 Archive

Walk and Woof! – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

Walk and Woof!  (afternoon)

Normally we do not permit dogs on our walks, for various reasons, but this year there will be a walk specifically for walkers with dogs!

Rather than meeting and registering at Trefriw Village Hall, our usual venue, for this walk we will meet at Sawbench. (This is the car park for the Gwydir Mawr and Bach bike trails, just 5 minutes by car from Trefriw, on the edge of the Gwydir Forest – see the location and journey from Trefriw here). From there we will be walking on good forest tracks where there will be no likelihood of encountering sheep or ground-nesting birds.

Please note that we would like you to keep your dogs on a lead.

Duration:  About 2 hours

Distance:  About 4 miles / 6.5 km

Grade:  Moderate, but leisurely

Meet:  1:45 p.m. at Sawbench car park (SH790 609) near Gwydir Castle  (marked on the map as Gwydir Mawr/Bach, as this is also the bike trail car park).   Note that this walk does not meet at the Village Hall.

Walk Leaders:  Jan Blaskiewicz (with her dog, Indie) and Karen Martindale


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

Booking:  To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below. Note that places are limited to 10 people.

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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Cowlyd Circular – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

Cowlyd Circular

Llyn Cowlyd lies in the foothills of the Carneddau mountains behind Trefriw, and provides water for the Conwy valley and some of the towns on the coast. We’ll be walking round the lake at high level.

The minibus will take us to Cwm Cowlyd at the lake’s northern end, just 3 miles from Trefriw, where we will then walk up Pen Llithrig y Wrach (2621′ / 799m) on its north-western side (in the picture). From the summit there is a steepish descent to the far end of the lake. From there we will ascend Creigiau Gleision (2224′ / 678m) on the other side of Llyn Cowlyd (from where the picture is taken) before dropping down to the Crafnant valley and returning on foot to Trefriw. If the visibility is good, the views from these two tops will be stunning.

This area is remote, one part can be boggy, and it can be cold on the tops, even in May. Please ensure that you have warm, waterproof clothing (including hat and gloves) and good boots.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 9 miles / 14.5 km

Grade:  Strenuous mountain.  There is a total of some 2,600′ (792m) of ascent.

Suitability:  Fit and experienced walkers

Meet:  8:15 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Tony Ellis (local author) and Paul Newell


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Bristly Ridge and the Glyders – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

Bristly Ridge and the Glyders

We will travel by minibus to the Ogwen Valley Visitor Centre, from where we will walk up to Bwlch Tryfan to start the ascent of Bristly Ridge up onto the Glyders. This is a long grade 1 scramble with some exposed sections, but with plentiful hand holds (see the ridge in the photo above).

Once at the top we will explore Glyder Fach (994 m / 3,261 ft), including the Cantilever and Castle of the Winds, then walk over to Glyder Fawr (1,001 m  / 3,284 ft), before descending, probably by way of The Devil’s Kitchen, to Llyn Idwal and Ogwen for the minibus back to Trefriw.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 6 miles / 10 km

Grade:  Strenuous mountain, with a long section of grade 1 scramble.

Suitability:  Fit and experienced walkers. Participants must be used to coping with rough terrain  and long days in the mountains.

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).

Meet:  8:45 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Rob Collister (author of ‘Days to Remember’) and Idris Bowen   (Read an interview with Rob here.)


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.    Note that places are limited to 8 people.

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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Wind-down wander – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

Wind-down Wander  (evening)

We’ve never done this before, but this is a leisurely evening stroll ending up at a pub beer garden!  The emphasis is on relaxing and socialising, and it is likely that a number of our organising team and regular walk leaders will also want to join us.

Duration:  1.5 hours

Distance:  about 3 miles / 5 km

Grade:  Leisurely

Meet:  7:00 p.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)

Walk Leaders:  various


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

Booking:   No booking is necessary for this walk – just turn up. (Though note that this means you won’t get an automated reminder.)

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 or cash). More details on our funding page.

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Rivers, Lakes and Falls – 2020

Friday 15th May

Rivers, Lakes and Falls

This is a gorgeous walk in three parts:
The first part of the walk sees us walking past the Fairy Falls waterfall, then beside the river Crafnant out of the village and up along the Crafnant valley, as far as its confluence with the Afon Geirionydd. Here there is a short strenuous section as the river flows past waterfalls and down a gorge, and we follow this short river up to Llyn Geirionydd (with toilets at its far end).
The middle section sees us crossing the upper part of the Gwydir Forest, passing a couple of beautiful lakes, and some great views, before descending to the river Conwy upstream of Gwydir Castle.
We’ll also make a short detour to see the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall.
The last third of the walk – a level section – sees us following the banks of the river Conwy, past Llanrwst, then round the riverside Cob back to Trefriw.

Duration:  All dayPlease bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 10.5 miles / 17 km

Grade:  Moderate (with a short, steeper uphill section, but also a long final easy section)

Meet:  9:15 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Nigel Thomas and Linda Roberts


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

Booking:  To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Parc Life – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

Parc Life

We’ll catch the minibus for a 5-minute ride down to Sawbench carpark, near Gwydir Castle, then follow the path overlooking the Conwy valley up to Llyn Parc.  We’ll walk along the lakeside, then we’ll head back to Trefriw through some of the most scenic parts of the Gwydir Forest. Expect pretty paths and good views.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 8.5 miles / 13.5 km

Grade:  Moderate, but leisurely

Meet:  10:15 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Colin Devine and Clive Noble


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 World at your Feet – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

The World at your Feet

This walk takes a leisurely route from Trefriw in the Conwy valley through the lush forested Crafnant valley towards the lake bearing the same name. From here the walk takes on a whole different feel as we ascend the col at the head of the valley and over the watershed into the upper Llugwy valley. Forests give way to moorland and there’s a real chance of seeing a range of birds of prey here as well as discovering the various spring flowers in bloom. The feeling of being in the wild mountainous terrain is achieved but without the exertion of climbing any of the higher mountains. The rough, upland path is paved in places but is easily navigated. We descend to the Siabod Cafe in Capel Curig for a very welcome cuppa and piece of cake!

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  about 6.5 miles / 10 km

Grade:  Moderate, but leisurely.  500′ of ascent.

Meet:  9:00 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Jim Langley (of Nature’s Work) and Gill Scheltinga
Jim Langley is a specialist in alpine flowers, and has a Master’s degree in conservation and land management. (Read more about him here.)


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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A Short Mindfulness Walk – 2020

Friday 15th May, 2020

A Short Mindfulness Walk  (afternoon)

Join us for a meditative and contemplative walk to connect with self and the natural world.

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

The walk will be a 45-minute, slow meditative walk from Gwydir Uchaf Chapel along the undulating Lady Mary Walk on the edge of Gwydir Forest.  There will be a short session of meditation before and after the walk. Afterwards we will return by car-share to Trefriw.

Whilst this walk is the shortest in the Walking Festival, its effect could be powerful.

Duration:  1.5 – 2 hours.

Distance:  About 1.5 miles / 2 km

Grade: Easy, leisurely

Meet: 1:15 p.m.  at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631) to then car-share to Gwydir Uchaf chapel (2 miles from Trefriw)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders: Gwen Parri and Kim Ellis


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

Booking: To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 Prince and the Witch – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

The Prince and the Witch

This is our big mountain walk this year  – a long high level hike to Wales’s 2nd highest peak

We’ll firstly be travelling by minibus (just 10 minutes) up and over the hill behind Trefriw, to Cwm Cowlyd.
From there we’ll be walking to the summit of Carnedd Llywelyn (the ‘prince’, at 1,064 m / 3,491′ second only to Snowdon), returning via the spectacular Pen yr Helgi Du ridge and Pen Llithrig y Wrach (the ‘witch’, 799 m / 2,621 ft) to Cwm Cowlyd and then back to Trefriw.  In good weather the views will be splendid, but make no bones about it, this is a long, tough walk with lots of ascent (1220m / 4000′) and some exposed ridges.

The route does not always follow obvious paths.  Note that some sections are exposed, and in a couple of places hands will be needed.

If the minibus is available, we’ll get a lift back to Trefriw from Cwm Cowlyd, otherwise we’ll start back and meet it part way.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 11 miles / 18 km   (further if we walk partly back to Trefriw from Cowlyd)

Grade:  Strenuous high mountain.  Remember that it is colder at altitude, even in May.  And it can be wet too. Full water/windproofs, plenty of warm clothing (including hat and gloves) and good mountain boots are essential.

Suitability:    Fit, experienced walkers

Meet:  8:15 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Mike Bolsover and Nick Livesey (award-winning photographer)


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 or cash). More details on our funding page.

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Beating the Bounds – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

Beating the Bounds

Gwydir Forest lies between Trefriw and Betws-y-coed. Whilst we often have walks in the forest (and we have this year too), this walk largely skirts round the edge of this northern part of the Gwydir.

We’ll start by heading over towards Gwydir Castle through the woods of Coed yr Allt, passing the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall. From here we ascend  to Llyn Parc, with great views over the Conwy Valley. We then descend to Betws y coed, from where we will follow the route of the Snowdonia Slate Trail for the best part of 3 miles – some lovely riverside walking will see us following the river Llugwy past the Swallow Falls (and its free viewpoint) up towards the Ugly House, before we head away from the river towards the lakes of Crafnant and Geirionydd on our return to Trefriw.  This scenically rewarding walk is the longest walk in the Walking Festival this year.
We will pass public toilets at Betws-y-coed (5m) and Crafnant (12m).

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 15 miles / 24 km

Grade:  Moderate (but strenuous by virtue of its length), with a fair  bit of ascent and descent  (some 3500′ of ascent in total).

Meet:  8:30 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Tony Ellis and Paul Newell


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 or cash). More details on our funding page.

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Cwmorthin and the Moelwyns -2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

Cwmorthin and the Moelwyns

We’ll be travelling in our minibus to Tanygrisiau (near Blaenau Ffestiniog) to then walk up to the lovely Llyn Cwmorthin. Passing Cwmorthin quarry on the far side, we’ll ascend to the remote remains of Rhosydd slate quarry to then head on to Twll Mawr and the small peak of Moel yr Hydd (648 m / 2,126 ft), a grand viewpoint for the Moelwyns and many of the Snowdonia peaks. We’ll descend to the remains of Wrysgan quarry, with its tunnel and superb hyperbolic incline, to then return to Tanygrisiau, descending via Wrysgan Quarry, weather permitting.  The Lakeside cafe will provide a welcome cuppa while we wait for the minibus to take us back to Trefriw.

It can be cold at altitude, even in May; please bring warm, waterproof clothing, including hat and gloves.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 7 miles / 11 km

Grade:  Moderate/hard

Meet:  9:00 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631) for minibus to Tanygrisiau
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Bernard Owen and Nigel Thomas


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 or cash). More details on our funding page.

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Overnight Camp (bed in a barn) – a two-day walk – 2020

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May, 2020

Overnight Camp (bed in a barn) – a two-day walk

This is a two-part, two-day walk. This is the third year we’ve done a two-day walk, and what we love is the social element and bonding which develops over this longer period. But this year we’re doing something different – instead of coming back to Trefriw at the end of the first day, we’ll be overnighting in a bunkbarn!

On the first day we’ll walk from Trefriw over to Capel Curig (stopping at Plas y Brenin for a drink, if people fancy it), then on to the far end of the Dyffryn Mymbyr lakes, a location famed for its gorgeous views of the Snowdon Horseshoe.

We’ll then overnight there in Garth Farm bunkbarn. The barn is fairly simple, with cooking facilities and seating/dining area for 12. Sleeping is in a single mixed dormitory with comfy mattresses.  (Note – You’re welcome to bring your own tent to sleep in, if you’d prefer; we’ll transport it for you.)

On the second day we’ll return to Trefriw by an altogether different route, in time for our now-legendary Cake Fest at 4 p.m.!

Both days should reward you with good views if the clouds are high.

Food, Drink and Accommodation:  On Saturday night you’re welcome to bring your own food, or for a small contribution be treated to a simple meal prepared by your walk leaders. (Dietary requirements can be catered for; once you’ve signed up for the walk, we’ll make contact with you nearer the time to find out your preferences, but in the meantime, if you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact us.)

Tea and coffee will be provided while we’re at the bunkbarn. Please bring any other drinks (soft or otherwise!) for the evening and during the walk, your breakfast and packed lunches for both days.

You’ll also need to bring a sleeping bag.

Organisation:  You will only need to walk with a day sack. Items like sleeping bags, additional food/drink for evening meal/breakfast, clothing, etc. can be left safely with us at the Village Hall and we’ll transport it to the bunkbarn ready for your arrival. Similarly, on the Sunday we will bring back anything you don’t wish to carry in your day sack.

Please note:  By making a booking you are committing to attend on both days. You only need book the once.  Also, this walk involves a £12 fee to cover the cost of the bunkbarn; this will be payable prior to departure on the Saturday (card or cash).

Duration:  Two full days.

Distance:   About 9.5 miles (15 km)  +  9.5 miles (15 km)

Grade:   Moderate

Meet:  Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk.

Walk Leaders:  Brian Watson and Liz Burnside


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

Booking: To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.   Note that places are limited to 10 people.

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 or cash). More details on our funding page.

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The Hall of the Mountain King – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

The Hall of the Mountain King

This is a lovely leisurely walk from Trefriw over to Capel Curig, via Llyn Geirionydd. We then walk through the Gwydir forest, past Llyn Bychan, ending up at Plas y Brenin (‘The Hall of the King’), the National Outdoor Centre, where we can have a drink (hot or cold) while we wait for the minibus back, and, if the weather’s good, enjoy the views of the Snowdon Horseshoe.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 9 miles / 14 km

Grade:  Moderate, but leisurely

Meet:  9:45 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Dave Prime and Mat Hancox


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 Scenic Way Home – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

The Scenic Way Home

We will initially travel up the Conwy Valley from Trefriw to Betws-y-coed by public transport (bus).
From Betws-y-coed, we’ll be walking back to Trefriw, via a most scenic route!  We’ll initially head up through the Aberllyn gorge and then along the shore of Llyn Parc. From here, it’s downhill to Hafna mine, where we’ll probably stop for lunch. The walk then takes us over the highest part of the Gwydir Forest, past some gorgeous lakes with great views over towards the mountains. (Toilets at Llyn Geirionydd.)  This is a gem of a walk at a leisurely pace.
The route will follow a mix of wide forest paths and other paths.

Duration:  All day.    Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 8 miles / 13 km

Grade:  Moderate, with a couple of steep sections

Meet:  10.00  a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)  to catch 10.43 bus to Betws-y-coed
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

(Fare of £3.50 payable on bus, unless you have a pass)

Leaders:  Karen Martindale and Jan Blaszkiewicz


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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 – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

Discover Dolgarrog  (its history and its natural history)

Dolgarrog is a small village situated on the western side of the Conwy Valley a few miles north of Trefriw. Looming over the village rises Coed Dolgarrog National Nature Reserve.

The current village and its housing is almost entirely a result of a vast piece of engineering work carried out in the early 20th century that harnessed the water of the Carneddau mountains to power an aluminium smelter in the village.

This walk will climb up from the village though the Nature Reserve and will explore the industrial and pre-industrial history of the area. On the way we will visit once-famous waterfalls, deserted settlements, some very rare wildlife habitats, and gain some glorious views of the Conwy valley and the Carneddau mountains.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 6 miles / 10 km

Grade:  Moderate, but leisurely

Meet:  10:30 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Pete Kay and Tomos Jones


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Nature’s Creations – 2020

Saturday 16th May, 2020

Nature’s Creations

This leisurely, local walk, is aimed at families, and will be led by Tim Pugh, an environmental artist (see his website here), who will help us to create temporary artworks of shapes and patterns inspired by the natural world, using materials collected on our walk in the Crafnant valley.  Tim makes elaborate site-specific artwork using natural materials such as sticks, leaves and pine cones. Do bring a camera to record your masterpiece!

Duration:  Half day, starting late morning; please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 3 miles / 5 km

Grade:  Easy and leisurely

Meet:  11:15 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk. You are welcome to stay and socialise!

Walk Leaders:  Tim Pugh and Cate Bolsover


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Earlybird – 2020

Sunday 17th May, 2020

Earlybird

Enjoy the dawn chorus on an early morning walk in and around the edges of the Gwydir Forest 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 cake waiting for us on our return to the Village Hall, and we’ll be back in sufficient time for you to attend another walk, if you wish!

Duration:  Early morning, 2.5 hours.

Distance:  About 3 miles / 5 km

Grade:  Easy/moderate, and leisurely

Meet:  6:15 a.m. (i.e. early!) in the main car park in Trefriw (LL27 0JH, SH781631) opposite the Woollen Mill.    NOTE – This walk does not meet at the Village Hall.

Leaders:  Joan Prime and Alan Young


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

Booking: To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Wild Horses – 2020

Sunday 17th May, 2020

Wild Horses

The minibus will take us to the coast at Conwy, from where we will walk up over Conwy Mountain to Sychnant Pass, initially with great coastal views. We will then head inland on to Pen-y-Gaer, an Iron Age fort overlooking the Conwy Valley, passing through an area of ancient standing stones and burial chambers. The walk should reward us with splendid views throughout, and in this part of the Carneddau it is common to see wild ponies, though we can’t promise it!

The minibus will return us to Trefriw, in time for our now-legendary Cake Fest at 4 p.m.!

Duration:  A full day. Please bring a packed lunch and plenty to drink.

Distance:  about 10 miles / 16 km

Grade: Moderate.  (There are couple of steeper sections, mainly going up Conwy mountain and up out of the Sychnant pass).  Much of the walk is somewhat elevated; remember that it can be cold in the foothills, even in May. Please ensure that you have warm, waterproof clothing and good boots.

Meet: 8:00 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk.

Walk Leaders: Karen Martindale and Graham Martindale


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

Booking: To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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Hidden Gwydir – 2020

Sunday 17th May, 2020

Hidden Gwydir

Tucked away in the Gwydir Forest are some gorgeous places and some fascinating items of historical and other interest, including the elusive Caerdroia (see here). And being elevated, the forest also offers views over the valleys, down to the sea, and across to the Carneddau and Glyder mountains. Join two local walk leaders who know pretty much every inch of this fascinating area, and its trivia, and have picked for you some of the best hidden bits. We’ll be following good paths throughout.

We’ll be back in time for our now-legendary Cake Fest at 4 p.m.!

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  About 10 miles / 15 km

Grade:  Moderate, with a fair bit of up and down  (see below; max. elevation 310m)

Meet:  8:45 a.m. at Trefriw Village Hall (LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Tea and cake will be available in the Hall both before and after your walk.

Walk Leaders:  Tony Ellis and Mike Bolsover


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

Booking:   To book a place on this walk, use the ‘Eventbrite’ box below.

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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