Good walks from and around Bryn Teg - Revision history

Dad: /* To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion */

2018-07-09T18:02:41Z

To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion

← Older revision		Revision as of 18:02, 9 July 2018
Line 41:		Line 41:
	*Continue along here until a T-junction. Some walks books advocate turning right here, or even further back up the lane, to climb through the forest to Llyn Elsi and a view point.		*Continue along here until a T-junction. Some walks books advocate turning right here, or even further back up the lane, to climb through the forest to Llyn Elsi and a view point.
	*However, our suggestion is to keep straight ahead here, through two wicket gates and continue quite steeply down hill for about 1 km until you reach the main A5 road along the Llugwy valley.		*However, our suggestion is to keep straight ahead here, through two wicket gates and continue quite steeply down hill for about 1 km until you reach the main A5 road along the Llugwy valley.
	*Go straight across the A5 and follow the footpath down to the spectacular Miners' Bridge. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/110481 Photographs] do not do it full justice but it is not as rickety as [~~http~~://~~education~~.~~gtj~~.~~org.uk/en~~/~~item1~~/~~9478~~ it used to be!].		*Go straight across the A5 and follow the footpath down to the spectacular Miners' Bridge. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/110481 Photographs] do not do it full justice but it is not as rickety as [https://www.peoplescollection.wales/items/11437 it used to be!].
	*Cross the Miners' Bridge. At the top, ignore the yellow footpath arrow and turn sharp right along the river bank which can be followed all the way to Betws-y-Coed.		*Cross the Miners' Bridge. At the top, ignore the yellow footpath arrow and turn sharp right along the river bank which can be followed all the way to Betws-y-Coed.

Dad: /* Y Ro Wen */

2018-07-09T17:55:50Z

Y Ro Wen

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:55, 9 July 2018
Line 19:		Line 19:
	== Y Ro Wen ==		== Y Ro Wen ==

	Y Ro Wen is the hill immediately opposite Bryn Teg, to the left of Cwm Penamnen with the best ratio of views obtained to effort expended that we have found locally; here [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/211388 from the Geograph British Isles project] is the view from the summit to the south east. Here from the excellent [~~http~~://www.~~walkeryri~~.~~org.uk~~/~~Gallery~~/~~penamnen1.html Walk Eryri~~ website] is a sequence of photographs taken along the route up and at the top. This website continues to a walk around the rim of Cwm Penamnen; we would recommend doing this walk the other way round.		Y Ro Wen is the hill immediately opposite Bryn Teg, to the left of Cwm Penamnen with the best ratio of views obtained to effort expended that we have found locally; here [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/211388 from the Geograph British Isles project] is the view from the summit to the south east. Here from the excellent [https://www.mudandroutes.com/snowdonia-walks-y-ro-wen-and-moel-penamnen-circuit/ Mud and Routes website] is a sequence of photographs taken along the route up and at the top. This website continues to a walk around the rim of Cwm Penamnen; we would recommend doing this walk the other way round.

	There is a good track all the way to the top of Y Ro Wen - go over the station bridge, bear left along High Street (sic!), go up to the top and follow the (broken) "Public Footpath" sign into the woods. At the top of the (steep) path turn sharp right on a [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/566933 track which is easily followed] all the way to the top. In addition to the steep stretch at the beginning there is another about 3/4 of the way up but otherwise the climb is moderate.		There is a good track all the way to the top of Y Ro Wen - go over the station bridge, bear left along High Street (sic!), go up to the top and follow the (broken) "Public Footpath" sign into the woods. At the top of the (steep) path turn sharp right on a [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/566933 track which is easily followed] all the way to the top. In addition to the steep stretch at the beginning there is another about 3/4 of the way up but otherwise the climb is moderate.

Dad: /* Cwm Penamnen */

2018-07-09T17:31:57Z

Cwm Penamnen

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:31, 9 July 2018
Line 15:		Line 15:
	== Cwm Penamnen ==		== Cwm Penamnen ==

	Cwn Penamnen is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1996549 hanging valley] directly opposite Bryn Teg. From the ~~Conwy Borough Council~~ website, [http://www.~~conwy~~.gov.uk/~~cvr~~/~~english~~/~~maps~~/~~dolwydd.htm~~ here] is an excellent afternoon stroll around the valley; all the tracks and paths shown in this leaflet are pretty clear on the ground so it is easy to plan other less taxing walks in Cwm Penamnen. WARNING: Tree felling closes some of the tracks from time to time so these walks may be impassible on occasions.		Cwn Penamnen is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1996549 hanging valley] directly opposite Bryn Teg. From the Snowdonia National Park website, [http://www.snowdonia.gov.wales/visiting/walking/leisurely/cwm-penamnen,-dolwyddelan here] is an excellent afternoon stroll around the valley; all the tracks and paths shown in this leaflet are pretty clear on the ground so it is easy to plan other less taxing walks in Cwm Penamnen. WARNING: Tree felling closes some of the tracks from time to time so these walks may be impassible on occasions.

	== Y Ro Wen ==		== Y Ro Wen ==

Dad: /* Weather forecast */

2018-07-09T17:24:27Z

Weather forecast

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:24, 9 July 2018
Line 1:		Line 1:
	== Weather forecast ==		== Weather forecast ==
	The Met Office Mountain Area Forecast for [~~http~~://www.metoffice.gov.uk/~~loutdoor~~/~~mountainsafety~~/snowdonia~~/snowdonia_latest_weather.html~~ Snowdonia] is more specific and accurate than the general forecast for Wales.		The Met Office Mountain Area Forecast for [https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/mountain-forecasts/snowdonia Snowdonia] is more specific and accurate than the general forecast for Wales.

	== Moel Siabod ==		== Moel Siabod ==

Dad: /* To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion */

2016-09-30T11:50:36Z

To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:50, 30 September 2016
Line 27:		Line 27:
	This is an easy afternoon walk, directly from Bryn Teg.		This is an easy afternoon walk, directly from Bryn Teg.

	The walk is about 9 km/6 miles so allow about 2 1/2 hours and time it so that you can come back on the train. The walk is much easier done in this direction as Betws is about 120m (~400') lower than Dolwyddelan. It is part of the Cistercian Way, a circular route from south to north in Wales and back again ~~which you can read about on pages from University College, Newport, [http://cistercian-way.newport.ac.uk/route.asp?RouteID=Route09 here]~~.		The walk is about 9 km/6 miles so allow about 2 1/2 hours and time it so that you can come back on the train. The walk is much easier done in this direction as Betws is about 120m (~400') lower than Dolwyddelan. It is part of the [http://www.cistercianway.wales Cistercian Way,] a 650-mile circular route from south to north in Wales and back again.

	*Make for Dolwyddelan station, but instead of turning into the car park, continue on the minor road which follows the railway down the valley.		*Make for Dolwyddelan station, but instead of turning into the car park, continue on the minor road which follows the railway down the valley.

Dad: /* Cwm Penamnen */

2015-06-15T16:07:05Z

Cwm Penamnen

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:07, 15 June 2015
Line 15:		Line 15:
	== Cwm Penamnen ==		== Cwm Penamnen ==

	Cwn Penamnen is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1996549 hanging valley] directly opposite Bryn Teg. From the Conwy Borough Council website, [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/cvr/english/maps/dolwydd.htm here] is an excellent afternoon stroll around the valley; all the tracks and paths shown in this leaflet are pretty clear on the ground so it is easy to plan other less taxing walks in Cwm Penamnen. WARNING: Tree felling ~~is closing~~ some of the tracks ~~at present (February 2011)~~ so these walks may be impassible ~~for the present~~.		Cwn Penamnen is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1996549 hanging valley] directly opposite Bryn Teg. From the Conwy Borough Council website, [http://www.conwy.gov.uk/cvr/english/maps/dolwydd.htm here] is an excellent afternoon stroll around the valley; all the tracks and paths shown in this leaflet are pretty clear on the ground so it is easy to plan other less taxing walks in Cwm Penamnen. WARNING: Tree felling closes some of the tracks from time to time so these walks may be impassible on occasions.

	== Y Ro Wen ==		== Y Ro Wen ==

Dad: /* To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion */

2013-12-05T13:35:09Z

To Betws-y-Coed via Rhiwddolion

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:35, 5 December 2013
Line 35:		Line 35:
	*After about 300m the path meets a minor road; turn right here, up the hill.		*After about 300m the path meets a minor road; turn right here, up the hill.
	*Keep on this road until the turnings for Rhiw Goch and Fron Goch.		*Keep on this road until the turnings for Rhiw Goch and Fron Goch.
	*Go straight ahead here, and continue on this track, now rising more gently. The track is easy to follow through upland pasture and woodland. There is a [http://www.~~flickr~~.~~com/photos/timjdfletcher/2704434899/in~~/~~set-72157606390345705~~/ good view] from here back towards Dolwyddelan.		*Go straight ahead here, and continue on this track, now rising more gently. The track is easy to follow through upland pasture and woodland. There is a [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2500293 good view] from here back towards Dolwyddelan.
	*After about 1 km a forestry road crosses the track; ignore this and keep straight ahead.		*After about 1 km a forestry road crosses the track; ignore this and keep straight ahead.
	*After another 1 km you pass through the ruined remains of the hamlet of Rhiwddolion.		*After another 1 km you pass through the ruined remains of the hamlet of Rhiwddolion.
Line 41:		Line 41:
	*Continue along here until a T-junction. Some walks books advocate turning right here, or even further back up the lane, to climb through the forest to Llyn Elsi and a view point.		*Continue along here until a T-junction. Some walks books advocate turning right here, or even further back up the lane, to climb through the forest to Llyn Elsi and a view point.
	*However, our suggestion is to keep straight ahead here, through two wicket gates and continue quite steeply down hill for about 1 km until you reach the main A5 road along the Llugwy valley.		*However, our suggestion is to keep straight ahead here, through two wicket gates and continue quite steeply down hill for about 1 km until you reach the main A5 road along the Llugwy valley.
	*Go straight across the A5 and follow the footpath down to the spectacular Miners' Bridge. [http://www.~~bbc~~.co.uk/~~wales/northwest/sites/walks/images~~/~~minersbridge340.jpg~~ Photographs] do not do it justice but it is not as rickety as [http://~~www~~.gtj.org.uk/en/~~small/item/GTJ26691~~/ it used to be!].		*Go straight across the A5 and follow the footpath down to the spectacular Miners' Bridge. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/110481 Photographs] do not do it full justice but it is not as rickety as [http://education.gtj.org.uk/en/item1/9478 it used to be!].
	*Cross the Miners' Bridge. At the top, ignore the yellow footpath arrow and turn sharp right along the river bank which can be followed all the way to Betws-y-Coed.		*Cross the Miners' Bridge. At the top, ignore the yellow footpath arrow and turn sharp right along the river bank which can be followed all the way to Betws-y-Coed.

Dad: /* Cwm Idwal */

2013-10-16T14:41:12Z

Cwm Idwal

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:41, 16 October 2013
Line 9:		Line 9:
	== Cwm Idwal ==		== Cwm Idwal ==

	From the ~~BBC~~ [http://www.~~bbc~~.co.uk/~~wales~~/~~northwest/sites/walks/pages/cwmidwal.shtml~~ this] is a wonderful shortish walk around [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/971440 Cwm Idwal] - some clambering required. Going further up Twll Du leads to an exciting high level walk to the Glyderau and Y Garn. Charles Darwin visited here in 1831 and said of his visit		From the National trust [http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/article-1356405528159/ this] is a wonderful shortish walk around [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/971440 Cwm Idwal] - some clambering required. Going further up Twll Du leads to an exciting high level walk to the Glyderau and Y Garn. Charles Darwin visited here in 1831 and said of his visit

	''We spent many hours in Cwm Idwal, examining all the rocks with extreme care, as Sedgwick was anxious to find fossils in them; but neither of us saw a trace of the wonderful glacial phenomena all around us; we did not notice the plainly scored rocks, the perched boulders, the lateral & terminal moraines. Yet these phenomena are so conspicuous that, as I declared in a paper published many years afterwards in the Philosophical Magazine, a house burnt down by fire did not tell its story more plainly than did this valley.''		''We spent many hours in Cwm Idwal, examining all the rocks with extreme care, as Sedgwick was anxious to find fossils in them; but neither of us saw a trace of the wonderful glacial phenomena all around us; we did not notice the plainly scored rocks, the perched boulders, the lateral & terminal moraines. Yet these phenomena are so conspicuous that, as I declared in a paper published many years afterwards in the Philosophical Magazine, a house burnt down by fire did not tell its story more plainly than did this valley.''

Dad: /* Moel Siabod */

2013-02-19T13:53:55Z

Moel Siabod

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:53, 19 February 2013
Line 4:		Line 4:
	== Moel Siabod ==		== Moel Siabod ==

	This is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2195378 mountain behind Bryn Teg] and you can walk straight out onto the path from Dolwyddelan described on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moel_Siabod this page], which was edited by Nick Fletcher on the basis of his numerous ascents. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1530271 Here] is the view of the Snowdon Horseshoe from the top and a ~~[http://wiki.night-shade.org.uk/File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG~~ panorama].		This is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2195378 mountain behind Bryn Teg] and you can walk straight out onto the path from Dolwyddelan described on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moel_Siabod this page], which was edited by Nick Fletcher on the basis of his numerous ascents. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1530271 Here] is the view of the Snowdon Horseshoe from the top and a panorama which includes somebody's lunch on the trig point there!
	[[File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG]]		[[File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG]]

Dad: /* Moel Siabod */

2013-02-19T13:52:43Z

Moel Siabod

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:52, 19 February 2013
Line 5:		Line 5:

	This is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2195378 mountain behind Bryn Teg] and you can walk straight out onto the path from Dolwyddelan described on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moel_Siabod this page], which was edited by Nick Fletcher on the basis of his numerous ascents. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1530271 Here] is the view of the Snowdon Horseshoe from the top and a [http://wiki.night-shade.org.uk/File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG panorama].		This is the [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2195378 mountain behind Bryn Teg] and you can walk straight out onto the path from Dolwyddelan described on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moel_Siabod this page], which was edited by Nick Fletcher on the basis of his numerous ascents. [http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1530271 Here] is the view of the Snowdon Horseshoe from the top and a [http://wiki.night-shade.org.uk/File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG panorama].
			[[File:Dom_Moel_Siabod_panorama.JPG]]

	== Cwm Idwal ==		== Cwm Idwal ==