Nature Trail / Llwybr Natur – Padarn Country Park Walk
By Dave Roberts
on November 15, 2011 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Nature Trail / Llwybr Natur – Padarn Country Park Walk
Route Essentials
Route Summary
Easier nature trail in Padarn Country Park.
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
2.09 kmAscent
143 mTime
1 hourCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Gilfach Ddu, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis
Difficulty
Very Easy Walk
Hazards
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Nature Trail / Llwybr Natur – Padarn Country Park Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Nature Trail / Llwybr Natur – Padarn Country Park Walk
The Nature Trail is a short woodland walk in the Padarn Country Park in Llanberis. It may be a short walk, but looking at the elevation profile below you can see that it’s steep enough in parts!
The Route
A straightforward walk in the Padarn Country Park following the green waymarks. Starting off at Gilfach Ddu, you can go via the quarry and then you’re soon on the steep uphill into the oak woodland. There’s plenty of natural history on this trail and it’s well worth picking up a guidebook if you really want to know what you’re looking at. At the highest point, there’s a wonderful view of the lake before descending again to the old quarry hospital. You can return to the car park via the Vivian Quarry which is flooded and is now popular with divers. There’s loads more info at these links: Downloadable Info Sheet Padarn Country Park
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Easier nature trail in Padarn Country Park.
Route Start Location: Gilfach Ddu, Padarn Country Park, Llanberis
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
2.09 km | 143 m | 1 hour |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Very Easy Walk
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Cafes, toilets, ice cream cabin.
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 : LL55 4TY
Plentiful, paid for parking.
Public Transport:
Weather Forecast:
Llanberis Padarn Country Park Weather Forecast
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