Sunday 19 May, 2024
An intro to trail running!
Here’s an opportunity to mix walking with some trail running.
This is a trail run that starts with an easy run out of the village before a steep climb after about a mile that takes us to the edge of the Gwydyr Forest. There’s a further climb that goes past St Rhychwyn’s Church in Llanrhychwyn (worth a quick visit if we have time) before we reach the highest point of the route with fantastic views. It’s then an easy descent to Llyn Geirionydd where we follow a rough track along the side of the lake to pick up a path that leads downhill to the village, with views down to the Crafnant Valley.
There are some steep climbs and some rough paths but we’ll move at a pace that suits the group, typically walking most of the uphill sections and no one will be left behind so we’ll regroup as needed.
Duration: Half day (2½ hours, 10:30 – 13:00).
Distance: About 7 miles / 11 km
Suitability: You must be fit enough to tackle this ‘walk/run’ as described above.
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!
What to wear: Trail shoes must be worn (road shoes or walking boots won’t be suitable). Bear in mind that we are very likely to encounter some wet and boggy sections. It would be a good idea to carry drinking water.
Departure time: 10:30 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: Fliss Aries (a registered fell run leader with Welsh Athletics) & 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).
Several places still available
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.