389 Walks from Betws-y-Coed 2018

Our next walking will be on

Saturday 9th June 2018

and will be from 

Betws-y-Coed, N Wales

in the Snowdonian National Park

region of haunting beauty and grandeur

Why not join us as a visitor to enjoy the Great Outdoors in Good Company?

Betws-y-Coed is North Wales' most popular inland resort. It is where the River Conwy meets its three tributaries flowing from the west, the Llugwy, the Lledr and the Machno. Much of it was built in Victorian times and it is the principal village of the Snowdonia National Park.

Set in a beautiful valley in the Snowdonia Forest Park, it is ideal for outdoor activity holidays. Numerous Craft and outdoor activity shops are in the village with the popular Swallow Falls nearby......Click here to continue

There will be three walks:

• A Walk led by; Peter Hitchcock
• B Walk led by; Gwyn Jones
• C Walk led by; Patrick Parkes

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'A' Walk from Betws-y-Coed 2018

Walk Leader: Peter Hitchcock
Walk Distance: 9 Miles app
Total ascent/Descent: 2000ft app

The adventure today is to explore to the South of the town for a change as the Club has not been that way for a while. If you like bird-life or the sweet smell of sawn timber then this walk is for you!!

From the car park (toilets 20p) we start our exploration from the rear of the church heading south. As you know, Betws-y-Coed is in a valley so you will have to climb whichever way you go! And, what goes up must come down; elementary, my Dear Watson! We have a 15 min climb straightaway into some lovely forest pines until we reach Llyn Elsi – full of wildlife. We’ll try and take in a monument as well. We then descend south through the woods still to the Lledr Valley where we cross under the railway and over the river at Pont Gethin. To save climbing another ridge, we follow the river westwards for a couple of miles before heading back North via an old Roman Road ‘ Sarn Helen’. On this stretch there are some lovely views {behind you] of Snowdonia. Descending on to the A5 road and valley we cross the river via the old ‘Miners’ Bridge’ before turning east back to the town either along the river bank or via a slightly higher wood/road track. Either way, we shall be in good time to relax in the pub.

We shall be amongst trees a fair bit so if you have any “mossi spray” then a good dose of it as you leave the coach on arrival would be a bonus. Because of the terrain, this walk has been shortened to about 8-9 miles but it remains ample to lose a few lbs!!

B Walk from Betws-y-Coed 2018

Walk Leader: Gwyn Jones
Walk Distance: 8.7 miles app
Total Ascent/descent:  1600ft

A part repeat of a linear walk I led a few years ago. We depart the coach at Llanrwst and after a toilet stop we make our way along level ground for approx.1 mile to Trefriw. From here we climb steadily up to Llyn Geirionydd. We continue to climb gently enjoying views over the lake. As we ascend we begin to obtain views towards Snowdon (weather permitting). Shortly we begin our descent back to Betws-y-Coed. There are a number of ascents and ups and downs but nothing too severe. There will be plenty of stops for a puff (for me if not for you).   

C Walk from Betws-y-Coed 2018

Walk Leader: Patrick Parkes
Walk Distance: 4 Miles app
Total Ascent/Descent: 300ft

The walk will be a “figure of eight walk” based on Betwys y Coed.

The first loop of 1.5 miles is easy walking along river banks coming back to Betwys near to the railway station. It may be that anyone on the bus not originally intending to do a walk might like to join us on this first loop.

The second loop stars also as a riverside walk. Initially it is easy walking but the path then becomes less distinct, crossed by a number of large tree roots and it then becomes quite rocky. At Miners Bridge, which is a very distinctive and interesting landmark the path follows a steep but comparatively short climb to a minor country lane which winds back to our starting point.