Total Distance:11 miles app
Total Ascent/descent: 2600ft app
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This area of Wales is very pretty with lush fields and lovely green valleys. It's so green because it has some of the highest rain fall in the UK. Our walk is circular starting in the centre of Trefriw and heading roughly due South. The walk is challenging and takes in two small lakes and a reservoir. After the first lake the route is westerly, passing the base of the second lake Llyn Grafnant. At this point the foot path routes north through a wooded hill side which is quite challenging. On the the slopes of Pen y Graig Gron and on the reservoir by the dam. There is a long feed pipe that is interesting, but spoils the view, heading is now north east! Then the route heads back into Trefriw with a view of the woods, with waterfalls and the mountains. There is a regular change of scenery from forest to mountain trails. The total distance is 11 miles maximum altitude is 498 metres. I would do it again and have already walked it once, and that in the pouring rain! Tony McDonald (walk leader)
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