The Walks - click title for more info

1. Rhiwddolion, “The lost village”, low level forest

2. Capel Garmon, “Tombs and views”, low level

3. Crimpiau and Crafnant, “Church to church”, mid level

4. Ty Mawr, “The Welsh Bible”, low level

5. Sarn Helen, “Straight walking with the Romans” mid level

6. Gwydir, “Forests, mines and Castell”, low level forest walk

7. Llyn Y Foel, “Quarries and Llynau”, mid level

8. Y Garn, “The arms of the Ogwen”, mountain walk

9. Moel Siabod, “Quarries, Llyns and Mountains”, mountain walk

10. Tryfan, “All hands on rock”, mountain walk

11. Glyderau, “A walk to Everest!”, mountain walk

12. Snowdon, “Traverse the Jewel of Wales”, mountain walk

Walk 1. Rhiwddolion


  1. •Terrain – Forest tracks and river :

  2. •Length of Walk - 13km / 8.5 miles :

  3. •Difficulty – Moderate, 500m / 1650 feet ascent :

  4. •Approximate time – 5.5 hours :

  5. •Start – Betws-y-Coed :

  6. •Finish - Betws-y-Coed


Description of Walk


A lovely walk, heading up into the Gwydir forest, south of Betws-y-Coed. The walk leads us to Llyn Elsi with fine views into the mountains, including Moel Siabod, before taking in the old quarry village of Rhiwddolion and its' echoes of history before heading on to Ty Hyll (The Ugly House),through the artist's wood , and then following the Afon Llugwy (River Llugwy) back to Betws-y-coed. This walk encounters all the influences on this beautiful area and will leave you wanting to do it again!

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