Jan 13, 2015 | 5-10 Miles, Conwy
A short walk from the village of Dolwyddelan, taking in both sides of Cwm Penamnen. A fairly steep ascent on good tracks before a long downhill, affording great views, streams, rivers, mini waterfalls, with Moel Siabod as a backdrop overlooking the village.
Grid Ref: SH 736 520 (station car park)
Total distance: 8.68 km (5.4 mi)
Total time: 3:07:48
Moving time: 2:19:33
Average speed: 2.77 km/h (1.7 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 3.73 km/h (2.3 mi/h)
Max elevation: 428 m (1404 ft)
Min elevation: 184 m (604 ft)
Elevation gain: 333 m (1091 ft)
Weather: Cold with poor visibility and snow
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Jan 2, 2015 | 5-10 Miles, Conwy
A walk starting in Betws y Coed, leaving the town climbing steeply up into varied landscapes with great views of Snowdonia, eventually arriving at Capel Garmon Burial Chamber (a Neolithic chambered tomb). Then onto the village of Capel Garmon before looping back to Betws Y Coed. Varied terrain and paths, some quite boggy areas at this time of year, but a very worthwhile walk!
Grid Ref: SH 795 565
Total distance: 14.04 km (8.7 mi)
Total time: 5:36:52
Moving time: 4:26:24
Average speed: 2.50 km/h (1.6 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 3.16 km/h (2.0 mi/h)
Max elevation: 311 m (1022 ft)
Min elevation: 55 m (180 ft)
Elevation gain: 545 m (1787 ft)
Weather: overcast, cool with some sun
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Nov 13, 2014 | 5-10 Miles, Conwy
A horseshoe walk in the Hiraethog area taking in Foel Goch at 2000ft, affording great 360 views of north wales including many hill ranges, and lakes.
Grid Ref SH 966 447
Total distance: 12.60 km (7.8 mi)
Total time: 4:49:43
Moving time: 4:38:07
Average speed: 2.61 km/h (1.6 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 2.72 km/h (1.7 mi/h)
Max elevation: 660 m (2166 ft)
Min elevation: 305 m (1001 ft)
Elevation gain: 531 m (1742 ft)
Weather, overcast start, followed by Gales and heavy rain from summit to return! Not many Pictures.
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Apr 30, 2014 | 5-10 Miles, Conwy, Walks
A really nice walk, with rivers, springs, moorland and the historic hill-fort overlooking Cerrigydrudion, stunning views of the A5 roman road and Snowdonia from the hill-fort, and idyllic countryside. This is version 2 of the walk, as the original version had 3 barbed wire fences across a OS public footpath, this route avoids that area. (original route Llanfihangel GM to Caer Caradog)
Starting at the Crown Inn Llanfihangel G.M. walk up the hill and take the first lane on the left, follow the lane and take the next lane on the right, this is a short lane that ends at a wooden footbridge taking you onto fields. This section of the walk has signs saying ‘Hiraethog Way’, keep walking up hill eventually leaving the Hiraethog Way at a gate. Up an old track, and then back onto a lane, turn left and as you walk along you will see the hill-fort on your right, leave the lane at a style/gate and walk up to the hill-fort. Leave the hill-fort on its rear left side taking the track down, you rejoin the Cerrigydrudion to Llanfihangel road and walk a section of it, before turning left and following the track eventually rejoining the Crown Inn lane by the old disused Llanfihangel school, turn right, cross the road and walk along the river bank back to the car park.
Grid Ref: SH 991 492
Total distance: 9.95 km (6.2 mi)
Total time: 3:10:44
Moving time: 2:42:04
Average speed: 3.13 km/h (1.9 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 3.68 km/h (2.3 mi/h)
Max elevation: 457 m (1501 ft)
Min elevation: 290 m (950 ft)
Elevation gain: 363 m (1190 ft)
Weather: Dry, mild, some sun
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Feb 7, 2014 | 5-10 Miles, Conwy, Walks
A really nice walk, with rivers, springs, moorland and the historic hill-fort overlooking Cerrigydrudion, stunning views of the A5 roman road and Snowdonia from the hill-fort, and idyllic countryside. Note this route has 3 barbed wire fences across a OS public footpath a few fields from the hill-fort (We did this walk again and altered the route to avoid the fences, as walking trousers are expensive! see: Llanfihangel GM to Caer Caradog V2)
Starting at the Crown Inn Llanfihangel G.M. walk up the hill and take the first lane on the left, follow the lane and take the next lane on the right, this is a short lane that ends at a wooden footbridge taking you onto fields. This section of the walk has signs saying ‘Hiraethog Way’, keep walking up hill eventually leaving the Hiraethog Way at a gate. Up an old track, and then back onto a lane, turn left and as you walk along you will see the hill-fort on your right, leave the lane at a style/gate and walk up to the hill-fort. Leave the hill-fort on its rear left side taking the track down, you rejoin the Cerrigydrudion to Llanfihangel road and walk a section of it, before turning left and following the track eventually rejoining the Crown Inn lane by the old disused Llanfihangel school, turn right, cross the road and walk along the river bank back to the car park.
Grid Ref: SH 991 492
Total distance: 10.74 km (6.7 mi)
Total time: 3:58:45
Moving time: 3:32:28
Average speed: 2.70 km/h (1.7 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 3.03 km/h (1.9 mi/h)
Max elevation: 443 m (1453 ft)
Min elevation: 263 m (863 ft)
Elevation gain: 320 m (1049 ft)
Weather: varied: dull, sunny, hail, cold, wind
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Dec 9, 2013 | Conwy, Over 10 Miles, Walks
North Wales
Grid Ref: SH 955 530
Total distance: 17.43 km (10.8 mi)
Total time: 4:25:34
Moving time: 3:54:21
Average speed: 3.94 km/h (2.4 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 4.46 km/h (2.8 mi/h)
Max elevation: 502 m (1647 ft)
Min elevation: 407 m (1336 ft)
Elevation gain: 464 m (1523 ft)
Weather: Dull and windy.
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