Madog Walks Group

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...

This 4 mile walk starts with a short (8 minute) train ride from Betws-y-Coed to Pont-y-Pant. Pont-y-Pant Station The route follows the old Roman Road (Sarn Helen) gently up through the forestry and through the ancient abandoned village of Rhiwddolion. Abandoned Village Sarn Helen then descends to Pentre Du, the route back to Betws-y-Coed crossing the river by the Miners Bridge and returning by the riverside path. Miners' Bridge                                               What to bring You'll need to take about £2.60 train fare (or free if you have a Welsh Bus Pass!) Important to know The first half of this follows some narrow country lanes and eventually a bridle path. There are two straightforward road crossings, the first is straight across the A470 at Pont-y-Pant, and the second is straight across the A5 at Pentre Du. Riverside path ...

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