25 easy-to-follow circular walks in Conwy

Twenty-five easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Conwy of all grades in Walk Time Order (Shortest to Longest)

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Walk cw133 Cadair Ifan Goch from Maenan

Superb views over the Conwy Valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3 miles (5 km)
Ascent:	542ft (165m)
Time:	2 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw133 Cadair Ifan Goch from Maenan pdf

Route Summary:

Maenan - Cadair Ifan Goch - Bryn Hyfryd - Pant-yr-ych Bach Farm - Maes-yr-Groes - Tyn-y-graig - Maenan

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Walk cw128 Tai Penamnen and Cwm Penamnen from Dolwyddelan

A quiet valley stroll on good paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:	624ft (190m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw128 Tai Penamnen and Cwm Penamnen from Dolwyddelan pdf

Route Summary:

Dolwyddelan - Maes-y Braich - Tan-y-benar - Lloches Angharad - Afon Cwm Penamnen - Tai Penamnen - Sarn Helen - Gwyndy-newydd - Ty'n-y-cwm - Cwm Penamnen - Pen y Bryn-melyn - Dolwyddelan

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Walk cw225 Tal y Fan and Foel Lwyd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park

The view from Tal y Fan is stupendous

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	1,023ft (312m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw225 Tal y Fan and Foel Lwyd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park - Cae Coch Farm - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park.

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Walk cw105 Llyn Elsi from Betws-y-Coed

Delightful forest walk - steep ascent early on

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	1,250ft (381m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw105 Llyn Elsi from Betws-y-Coed pdf

Route Summary:

Betws-y-Coed - Gatheryr - Llyn Elsi - Giant's Head - Clogwyn Brith - Betws-y-Coed

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Walk cw201 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,346ft (410m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw201 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Very steep climb - not for the inexperienced

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	2,329ft (710m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Llys - South Western Ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen - Pen yr Ole Wen - Cwm Lloer - Ffynnon Lloer - Afon Lloer - Tal y Llyn Ogwen Farm - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Ogwen Cottage.

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Walk cw159 Drosgol (Moelwyns) and Ty Mawr Wybrnant from Dolwyddelan

Ancient pathways - but can be boggy!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:	1,726ft (526m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw159 Drosgol (Moelwyns) and Ty Mawr Wybrnant from Dolwyddelan pdf

Route Summary:

Dolwyddelan - Maes-y Braich - Afon Bwlch y Groes - Drosgol (Moelwyns) - Pigyn Esgob - Ty Mawr Wybrnant - Dolwyddelan

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Walk cw214 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Testing scramble

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:	2,616ft (797m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw214 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig - Afon Llugwy - Rhos Farm - Llyn y Foel - Carnedd Moel Siabod - Rhos Farm - Afon Llugwy - Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig

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Walk cw208 Drum (Carneddau) from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,906ft (581m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw208 Drum (Carneddau) from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum (Carneddau) - Pen y Castell - Bron-y-Gadair - Cae Coch - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk cw178 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Superb Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	2,599ft (792m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw178 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig - Afon Llugwy - Rhos Farm - Llyn y Foel - Daear Ddu Ridge - Carnedd Moel Siabod - Plas y Brenin Path - Coed Bryn-engan - Afon Llugwy - Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig

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Walk cw115 Allt-fawr, Moel Druman and Ysgafell Wen from Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan)

Superb views in glorious solitude

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	2,422ft (738m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw115 Allt-fawr, Moel Druman and Ysgafell Wen from Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan) pdf

Route Summary:

Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan) - Iwerddon (Allt-fawr) - Allt-fawr (Moelwyns) - Llyn Conglog - Moel Druman - Llyn Coch - Llyn Terfyn - Ysgafell Wen - Ysgafell Wen (North Top) - Llynnau'r Cwn - Ysgafell Wen (Far North Top) - Afon Lledr - Moel Fleiddiau - Moel Lledr - Moel Dyrnogydd - Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan)

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Walk cw172 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	2,234ft (681m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw172 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Cae Coch - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk cw108 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig

Superb Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:	2,819ft (859m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw108 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Plas y Brenin - Capel Curig - Llynnau Mymbyr - Plas y Brenin Path - Coed Bryn-engan - Carnedd Moel Siabod - Rhos Farm - Pont Cyfyng - Afon Llugwy - Coed Bryn-engan - Plas y Brenin - Capel Curig

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Walk cw119 Tryfan from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

One of the finest mountains in Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:	2,814ft (858m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw119 Tryfan from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Heather Terrace - Tryfan - (Adam and Eve) - Far South Peak - Bwlch Tryfan - Miner's Track - Llyn Caseg Fraith - Y Foel Goch - Gallt yr Ogof - Nant yr Ogof - Gwern Gof Isaf - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen

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Walk cw191 Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant

Lovely views with little company

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	2,785ft (849m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw191 Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Crafnant - Crimpiau - Craig Wen - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Lledwigan - Llyn Crafnant

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Walk cw110 Tal y Fan and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	2,736ft (834m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw110 Tal y Fan and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch pdf

Route Summary:

Cae Coch - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum (Carneddau) - Pen y Castell - Bron-y-Gadair - Cae Coch

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Walk cw126 Craig Eigiau and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	2,714ft (827m)
Time:	6.25hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw126 Craig Eigiau and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Cwm Eigiau - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Bwlch Tri y Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw109 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Capel Curig

Fine views of Tryfan and the Glyders

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	2,945ft (898m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw109 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Capel Curig - Bron Heulog - Llyn Cowlyd - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Bwlch y Tri Marchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Nant y Benglog - Capel Curig

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Walk cw132 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau

Testing hike with superb lake views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	3,027ft (923m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw132 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Hafod-y-rhrw - Cedryn - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Llyn Colwyd Reservoir - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Eilio Farm - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

A fine high walk with dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	3,523ft (1,074m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Mawr - Bryn Mawr - Ffynnon Lloer - Cwm Lloer - Pen yr Ole Wen - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Tal y Brarch - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen

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Walk cw199 Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:	3,641ft (1,110m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw199 Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Gwaun Y Garnedd - Foel Grach - Carnedd Llewelyn - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen yr Helgi Du - Bwlch y Tri Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw283 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol, Yr Orsedd and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:	3,529ft (1,076m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw283 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol, Yr Orsedd and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch pdf

Route Summary:

Cae Coch - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum (Carneddau) - Pen y Castell - Bron-y-Gadair - Cae Coch

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Walk cw129 The Welsh 3000's (Carneddau) from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

Peak baggers paradise

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:	4,599ft (1,402m)
Time:	8.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw129 The Welsh 3000's (Carneddau) from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Mawr - Bryn Mawr - Ffynnon Lloer - Cwm Lloer - Pen yr Ole Wen - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Yr Elen - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen

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Walk cw146 Craig Eigiau, Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:	4,477ft (1,364m)
Time:	9½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw146 Craig Eigiau, Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Cwm Eigiau - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Bwlch Tri Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Llyn Colwyd Reservoir - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Eilio Farm - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw180 Carnedd Moel Siabod, Y Foel Goch and Gallt yr Ogof from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Long mountain walk with two big ascents

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:	4,549ft (1,387m)
Time:	9½ hrs
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Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw180 Carnedd Moel Siabod, Y Foel Goch and Gallt yr Ogof from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig - Afon Llugwy - Rhos Farm - Llyn y Foel,Daear Ddu Ridge - Carnedd Moel Siabod - Moel Gid - Colgwyn Bwlch-y-maen - Cefnycerrig - Llyn Pen-y-Gwryd - Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel - Miner's Path - Llyn Caseg Fraith - Y Foel Goch - Gallt yr Ogof - BwlchGoleuni - Cefn y Capel - Capel Curig - Plas y Brenin - Llynnau Mymbyr - Coed Bryn-engan - Afon Llugwy - Pont Cyfyng - Capel Curig