Friday 15th May, 2026 – 10.15 a.m.

Pilgrim’s way

This walk explores a fascinating local section of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way, following ancient paths and quiet lanes through farmland that has been walked for centuries. Starting at Tal-y-Cafn, the route heads gently towards Rowen, with a pause at the 19th-century Seion Chapel. From there the walk becomes more challenging, climbing the steep ‘Coffin Path’ to the remote church of St Celynnin and its sixth-century holy well, rewarding you with fine views across the Conwy Valley.

A walk rich in history, landscape and atmosphere, led by Trefriw resident Rev Eryl Parry, who featured in the BBC’s 2024 Pilgrimage programme at Llangelynnin.

This walk has some steep and uneven paths and tracks which may be wet and slippery underfoot. There may be longer periods of ascent, and you may find poles useful.  Please dress for the weather and have suitable footwear.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  5 Miles / 8 km

Grade: Moderate

Departure time: 10.15 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: Eryl Parry & Steve Jewett

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Booking:
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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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Friday 15th May, 2026 – 10.00 a.m.

-PAWS for thought –                                              Improving our woodlands for wildlife

PAWS – Plantations on Ancient Woodland Sites

A steep walk up past Aberllyn Lead Mine and through part of the Gwydyr Forest Mines SSSI, looking at some work NRW have done over the winter to improve the structure and species diversity of the woodland for wildlife. An opportunity to look for spring wildflowers, listen to birdsong, and discuss NRW’s plans for PAWS (Plantation on an Ancient Woodland Site) restoration in Gwydyr Forest

Duration:  Half day

Distance:  1.5 Miles / 2.5 km  

Grade:  Moderate (Steep in places, reasonable level of fitness required)

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

Note : This walk will use Car Share to Cwmlanerch
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: Rob Booth and Matthew Driver

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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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Friday 15th May, 2026 – 09.00 a.m.

Pines, Pews and Panoramas 2026

A walk out from Trefriw and back.

From Trefriw we’ll walk up to the scenic lake of Llyn Parc (between Trefriw and Betws y coed).

Having initially walked over to the area above Gwydir Castle, from there we’ll follow the path overlooking the scenic Conwy valley, up to Llyn Parc. We’ll walk along the lakeside (the lake is 2/3 of a mile long), then we’ll head back to Trefriw through some of the most scenic parts of the Gwydir Forest, including a couple more lovely lakes.

Before we reach Trefriw we’ll be passing Llanrhychwyn Church, one of the oldest in Wales. It was originally established in the 6th century, and the oldest part dates from the late 11th century.

Expect pretty paths and good views throughout.

Duration:  All day.  Please bring a packed lunch.

Distance:  10 Miles / 16 km  

Grade:  Moderate, but 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)

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

Walk Leaders: Tony Ellis & Colin Devine

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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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Friday 15th May, 2026 – 8.45 a.m.

Elsi in the Woods

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  

Grade:        Moderate 

Car share out and back to Pentre Du.

Departure time:  08.45 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:  Maria Denny & Marianne Siddorn

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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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Friday 15th May, 2026 – 08.15 a.m.

Scramble

This an exhilarating grade 1 scramble in the Glyderau. We set off from Ogwen Cottage and head up to Llyn Idwal. From there we make our way up Senior’s Gully and Senior’s Ridge. Once the ridge is cleared we summit Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach, taking in Castell Y Gwynt and the iconic Cantilever Stone — a must for those brave enough to capture a truly memorable photo.
We then descend down through Bwlch Tryfan past lonely Llyn Bochlwyd and back to Ogwen Cottage.

If there is poor weather Devil’s Kitchen and Y Garn is the back-up plan

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

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, snacks and water.

Distance:  6 Miles / 10 km   

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

Departure time:  08.30 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:  Paul Newell and Clive Woosnam

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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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Friday 15th May, 2026  –  09.30 a.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.

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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