Madog Walks Group

Short and initially steep walk (of only 2 miles) up through woodland to reach the restored Cwm Cypwrth copper mine. Inspecting the old copper-mining equipment The riverside pool is a great place for paddling and picnicing (so maybe arrive early with a picnic ?!!!) Riverside parking place, excellent for a picnic and a paddle Parking place (and starting point for walk) is here: https://goo.gl/maps/i9hsg8FSQGJ2 The first 200 yards are across a sheep pasture - (so dogs on leads!). There are two substantial post-and rail stiles, (which may need a bit of dog-lifting assistance for the less agile!), but no other sgnificant obstacles. One of the two stiles encountered en route The short ascent through the woodland is by a reasonably steep stony path, though there are several points for a rest on the way up. At one point the route currently diverts around a fallen tree. There is a good viewpoint for a proper rest after the second stile, so time to take a break and a...

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...

Moderate 3.5 mile dog walk skirting across the slopes and forestry of Moelwyn Bach, using some good stone-surfaced forestry roadways. Llyn-y-Garnedd Uchaf Paddling Llyn-y-Garnedd Isaf Llyn-y-Garnedd Isaf is a good halfway point for a break. A bit of shelter at lunchtime! Parking is free at Tan-y-Bwlch Station (Ffestiniog Railway) Car Park. There are no stiles, three pedestrian gates, and a couple of pole barriers to duck under. The ascent is a long steady easy gradient, and the going is fairly even. There are usually no sheep grazing this section of forestry, so plenty opportunity to be off lead. The Cafe and Toilets at Tan-y-Bwlch Station are only open in season, when the trains are running.  The Oakley Arms is at the bottom of the hill, by the A487, and there are Public Toilets opposite, by the bus shelter. Directions : From A487 at Maentwrog, take the B4410 uphill from the Oakley Arms to Tan-y-Bwlch Station. Tan-y-Bwlch Station is well signpos...