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Trail Running – Llyn Geirionydd & Llyn Crafnant

Level: Moderate Terrain: Clear paths, Forest Tracks & Tarmac Road. Distance: 10 Miles. Estimated Time: 4/5 Hours. Description: This is an easy to follow trail with some small ascents & good views to Moel Siabod & Snowdon along the way. As its title suggests it main target is two popular lakes in Snowdonia’s North Eastern region but as well as these splendid beauty spots there are many other sights & remote places to enjoy along …

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Trail Running – Llynnau Mymbyr

Level: Easy/Moderate Terrain: Forest & Mountain Tracks, Rocky Path & short Boggy Section that can be avoided if preferred. Distance: 3 Miles. Estimated Time: 1.5/2 Hour. Description: This is an easy to follow trail that loops around the Western half of Capel Curig area. It takes in the Afon (River) Llugwy, Coed (Forest) Bryn-engan & Llyn (Lake) Llynnau Mymbyr with its classic view of the Snowdon Massif. On its return leg through open countryside there …

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Walk 1 – Plas y Brenin Loop

Level: Easy/Moderate Terrain: Forest Track & Rocky Path. Distance: 2 Miles. Estimated Time: 1 Hour. Description: This is an easy to follow short walk & ideal as an introduction to the Capel Curig area. It takes in the Afon (River) Llugwy, Coed (Forest) Bryn-engan & Llyn (Lake) Llynnau Mymbyr with its classic view of the Snowdon Massif. It is also ideal for Children who could play & paddle in the river and lake. Click here …

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Walk 12 – Llyn y Parc

Level: Moderate/Strenuous Terrain: Clear paths, Forest Tracks & Tarmac Road. Distance: 12 Miles. Estimated Time: 5/6 Hours. Description: This is an easy to follow walk with some small ascents & good views to Moel Siabod & Snowdon early & late on. The route takes you past old Lead Ore mines & through Forest as well as more open terrain. The main highlight is reaching Llyn y Parc lying secluded by trees & often in un-disturbed …

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Walk 10 – The Llyn Elsi & Swallow Falls Figure of 8

Level: Moderate to Strenuous. Terrain: Forest Tracks, clear paths occasionally muddy & Tarmac. Distance: 14 Miles. Estimated Time: 6/8 Hours Description: This is a walk ideal for a long days ramble. Apart from a short section that can be a little slippery in the wet it is on good paths & takes in the attractions of the Afon (river) Llugwy, The beautiful island studded lake of Llyn Elsi with distant views of Moel Siabod as …

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