Slate Valleys Path – Clogwyn Melyn
By Dave Roberts
on February 12, 2012 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales
Slate Valleys Path – Clogwyn Melyn
Route Essentials
Route Summary
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
6.28 kmAscent
227 mTime
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Difficulty
Easy Moderate Walk
Hazards
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Slate Valleys Path – Clogwyn Melyn Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Slate Valleys Path – Clogwyn Melyn
Starting off in the village of Talysarn this route then passes under the hill of Clogwyn Melyn and some green lanes on the other side, providing views along towards Caernarfon before returning across the shallow col of Cilgwyn and back down through the quarries to the start.
Again, the views towards the Nantlle Ridge have to count as the highlight of this walk.
For a longer route, you can link it in with any of these other Nantlle Slate Paths – Nantlle and y Fron, Llanllyfni and Nebo, Tanyrallt and Llanllyfni.
The Route
Click here to view the full description and download a printable map, or the Slate Valley Paths home page for details of the other paths.
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Route Start Location:
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
6.28 km | 227 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Easy Moderate Walk
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:
Weather Forecast:
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