BETWS Y COED 11th September2022

REMEMBER - THE NEXT WALK  - SEPTEMBER 25th is to MALHAM

Details below

 


As the coach approached Tal y Cafn to cross the Conway heading for Betws y Coed, the groups started to get ready for their various departures.

Still able to walk after completing their mammoth 296 mile walk on the Cambrian Way, the Oldhams were first off the coach at Dolgarrog. They were heading for Llyn Cowlyd  Reservoir from  where they crossed the forested Pen Craig Gron into Crafnant and then made their way down the Swallow Falls and so to Betws.

From Trefriw John took his group along the Crafnant valley past the monument to cross over the ‘heavily wooded'  areas of Lyn y Sarnau and down to Betws.

At Llanrhychwy, just outside Trefriw, Pat and Steph followed the Fairy Falls  - Lynn Geirionydd forest paths and slowly descended to the Llugwy and into Betws.

Stuart’s group also headed for Llyn Geirionydd but turned for Castell y Gwynt and then on to Rhychwyn to visit the remote St Rhychwyn’s church – thought to be the oldest church in Wales and still used for occasional services. They eventually descended into the valley at the Miners’ Bridge.

Mike J took his group from Betws up to Lyn Elsi. After lunch beside the reservoir, they descended through the woods to Gethin’s imposing viaduct and bridge and then followed the paths down to the Fairy Glen and on to Conway Falls.

Mike B’s group also headed for Lyn Elsi but used an indifferent route – the Jubilee Trail. They also descended to the River Lledr from where they explored - from the safety of the opposite side of the river - a dramatically perilous fishermans’ path made of scaffolding.

Helen and Graham aimed for Fairy Glen via the Beavers Pool and then on to the Conway Falls at Pandy Mill.

Everyone was back in time to relax in a very busy Betws y Coed and then enjoy a speedy journey home. It was a very good day’s walking.



Thank you to the photographers for their display of beautiful pictures:

Mike J, Mike B, Mike K, Stuart, Chris, Allan and Rick.

To open the Album click here

Next Walks:

Sunday 25th September 2022 – Malham

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, on to the M65, M65 eastbound to junction 7, via A6185/A678 to the A680, A671 to roundabout N of Whalley, A59 to the Skipton roundabout, A65 to Gargrave, minor roads through Airton and Kirkby Malham to Malham. Park in Malham. Morning coffee stop at Darwen services, M65.

Sunday 9th October 2022 – Glenridding via Kirkstone

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590/A591 to Windermere, A592 over the Kirkstone Pass to Glenridding. Park in Glenridding. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

Sunday 23rd October 2022 – Coniston via Torver

5.30 p.m. departure

Northbound to Preston, M6 north to junction 36, A590 through Newby Bridge and Penny Bridge, A5084 to Torver, A593 to Coniston. Park in Coniston. Morning coffee stop at Burton services.

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