Slate Valleys Path – Nantlle and Y Fron
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 – Nantlle and Y Fron
Further Details
Route Summary:
Route Start Location:
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
7.13 km | 222 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
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Hazards
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Slate Valleys Path – Nantlle and Y Fron Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
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Slate Valleys Path – Nantlle and Y Fron
The route starts off in the hamlet of Nantlle, with it’s lake and views of Snowdon being both scenic and little known compared to the honeypots elsewhere in the park which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The start is relatively unspoilt, but you do walk through the industrial archaeology of the quarries along the flanks of Mynydd Cilgwyn and on your return to the start. There are no facilities on or near the route, you’ll need to visit Talysarn or Rhyd Ddu for a pub for instance.
The highlight of the route is the view of the Nantlle Ridge on the far side of the valley.
For a longer route, you can link it in with any of these other Nantlle Slate Paths –Clogwyn Melyn, Llanllyfni and Nebo and 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.
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Dave Roberts
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