Saturday 16 May, 2026 09.30 a.m.
Water, Power, Dams, Disasters
On this walk we will traverse the very scenic and ecologically important Dolgarrog upland plateau, a landscape rich in cuckoos, ghost woods and Celtic Rain forest. On our way we’ll explore the murky events surrounding the tragedy of 1925’s Dam collapse, but also the area’s extraordinarily rich history from prehistoric times to the present day.
Duration: All Day. Please bring a packed lunch.
Distance: 9 Miles / 15 km approximately
Grade: Strenuous
Please remember that it can be cold in the foothills of the Carneddau mountains, even in May, so make sure you’ve got warm, waterproof clothing, and good footwear.
Departure time: 09:30 a.m. from Trefriw Village Hall(LL27 0JH, SH781631)
Minibus out and back
Refreshments will be available in the Hall after your walk. (See ‘our cafe’.) Please stay and socialise!
Walk Leaders: Richard Brundstrom & Matthew Driver & Vicki ?
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 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.