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A Walk Above the Llugwy around Capel Curig

By Dave Roberts   

on August 23, 2016    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Riverside and Valley Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales

A Walk Above the Llugwy around Capel Curig

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

6.33 km

Ascent

176 m

Time

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

Start Location

Capel Curig

Difficulty

Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

Hazards

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A Walk Above the Llugwy around Capel Curig Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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A Walk Above the Llugwy around Capel Curig

An easy ramble that loops around Capel Curig, or a decent but short trail run, that takes in some wonderful views..

The highlights of this walk has to be the views towards the Snowdon Horseshoe both from the moorland above Capel and across Llynnoedd Mymbyr.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Capel Curig

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
6.33 km 176 m

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

Activivity Type: Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

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 :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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