Madog Walks Group

A moderate 4.5 mile walk up from Llaneltyd village to the Llyn Tan-y-graig reservoir, then via the old mine tramways along the New Precipice Walk . (Much safer than it sounds! Stunning views of the Mawddach Estuary.)  Return to Llaneltyd via the lower woodland paths. Mawddach Estuary panorama The "Precipice" is a flat track cut into the valley side, on the slopes of Foel Ispri, and makes use of an old tramway which was built to serve the workings of the long-abandoned Voel goldmine. There are stunning views of the Mawddach estuary as far as the Barmouth viaduct, and across to Dolgellau and the Arans in the other direction. Directions From Dolgellau and the south : A470 just north of Dolgellau; turn right onto minor road signposted Cymer Abbey. Follow Cymer Abbey signs but stop short and park near No Through Road down to the  old Llaneltyd Bridge From Trawsfynydd and the north : A470 100 yards BEFORE roundabout with A496 north of Dolgellau...

This easy 2.5 mile walk has sweeping sea views across to Anglesey. Portdinllaen was once a bustling port, but lost its trade to the likes of Liverpool and Holyhead. Porthdinllaen headland, once an Iron Age promontory fort From the high point on the cliff top at Morfa Nefyn, walk down onto the sandy beach at the foot of the Portdinllaen cliffs. Follow the beach round to the headland. At the lifeboat station, take the access road up onto the cliff top (once an Iron Age fort,) and return to Morfa Nefyn. Historical Iron Age fort information The date of this walk makes use of the opportunity to dog-walk on this stretch of beach before the May-September high season dog ban takes effect. Beach by the Lifeboat Station Parking National Trust Car Park, (opposite Caffi Porthdinllaen), Morfa Nefyn LL53 6DA There is a charge for this car park, except for National Trust members. Directions From A497 take B4412 into Morfa Nefyn.  Follow ...

Circular walk of about 4 miles, firstly along the wooded edge of Llyn Trawsfynydd, then gently ascending along farmland tracks to reach the Roman remains at Tomen-y-Mur.  Return through sheep pastures and a little woodland, to cross the A470 again and return to the power station/cafe entrance. Site of the Roman Amphitheatre Start at the cafe near the Trawsfynydd Power Station entrance road. No dogs allowed inside cafe, but there are picnic tables outside, beside the lake. Really nice cafe. Clean toilets. Parking Free parking at  Trawsfynydd Lake Activity Centre , either by the cafe (to the left), or off the Power Station approach (to the right). Obstacles Easy level walking beside lake for first half. Gentle sloping track to the ruins. LIkely to encounter some livestock on the section of the walk around the area of the Roman remains, and in some of the fields on the return. Several kissing gates and field gates. One post & rail stile. Mostly on firm tracks...

Walk around the lakes and through the gorgeous woodland landscape at Tan y Bwlch. The route is a five mile walk through the forestry near Tan-y-Bwlch (midway between Blaenau Ffestiniog and Porthmadog). Lots of places for dogs to take a dip in the lakes, splash about in the streams, chase about in the forest. No livestock around, and almost no roads, so great for being off the lead, too. Parking: The start/finish point is from the roadside car park, a few hundred yards along the B4410 road from Tan-y-Bwlch railway station, heading towards Rhyd. The nearest postcode for Sat Nav is LL41 3AQ  - but carry on along B4410 past the lake and under the railway, to reach the car park. Walk route                                               There's a cafe at the station, and some dog-friendly pubs nearby - The Oakley Arms and the Brondanw . Easy to ge...