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Llwybyr Clogwyn y Gigfran Trail Walk from Betws-y-Coed

By Dave Roberts   

on January 11, 2015    No ratings yet.

Llwybyr Clogwyn y Gigfran Trail Walk from Betws-y-Coed

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Waymarked trail from Betws-y-coed.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

5.59 km

Ascent

302 m

Time

2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Betws y Coed

Difficulty

Easy Moderate Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

Hazards

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Llwybyr Clogwyn y Gigfran Trail Walk from Betws-y-Coed Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Llwybyr Clogwyn y Gigfran Trail Walk from Betws-y-Coed

For a reasonably easy walk from Betws-y-coed, try the waymarked Clogwyn y Gigfran trail.

Starting off from behind the Royal Oak hotel, this is a 5.6km route along easy forestry tracks with views over the neighbouring Lledr Valey.

Simply follow the blue waymarkers!

NOTE – this may no longer be waymarked by NRW – but it’s easy enough to follow from the map.

For more information – Natural Resources Wales (Link broken by NRW again) as it may be occasionally affected by tree felling.

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Waymarked trail from Betws-y-coed.

Route Start Location: Betws y Coed

Distance
Ascent
Time
5.59 km 302 m 2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Moderate Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Plenty of cafes and hotels in the village as well as a convenience store.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Various spots in Betws-y-coed – near Cunninghams next to the bridge is probably the most convenient

Public Transport:

The Snowdon Sherpa and the Conwy Valley railway line run through Betws-y-coed.

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Weather Forecast:

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