October 1, 2011
by daveroberts
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There’s nothing more satisfying than a decent traverse of an entire mountain range. This walk takes you loosely from Conwy over the Carneddau and down to Capel Curig. Navigation can be tricky in some places, and you’ll certainly need to … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is the most challenging walk in the park. An absolute must if you’re fit enough. Distance, Ascent and Time 46km, 3400m, 16hrs OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115 Difficulties Nav, logistics and distance Start / End Pen y Pass to Bwlch Y Ddeufaen … Continue reading
August 7, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is one of the best walks in the area. If you want to get a feel for these spacious hills, then this walk provides all that. Of course, you could start from the North, or even from Bethesda or the … Continue reading
August 6, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is a different approach to these hills, one that does leave you with difficulty in returning to your start point, but buses do pass through Trefriw. It’s also a route that contrasts along it’s way. You start in a wooded … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
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An ascent up Carnedd Llewelyn via Cwm Llugwy with a pathless descent that makes an ideal emergency descent if you need to cut your day short. This walk starts at Glan Denau on the A5, past the Lake towards Capel … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This, make no bones about it, its a long un. Snowdonia, the north at least, seems to have a lack of natural long walks. Even walking one end of the Carneddau to the other just passes 20km. Other longer walks … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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There are four valleys to the west of the Carneddau. The northernmost and southernmost aren’t named on the OS maps, but the two in the middle are much larger. Cwm Llafar cuts deep in between the two highest peaks, ending … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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This is a part of ther Carneddau that is just a little wilder than the usual Ogwen and Aber ascents. You soon find yourself off the path, and either navigating overquaking mires or loose boulders. If you like a bit … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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A classic traverse of the expansive Carneddau from Ogwen over to Aber via Drum. This route avoids the loose scree ascent from Ogwen and follows a much more satisfying scramble up the south eastern shoulder of Pen yr Ole Wen. … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
by daveroberts
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There aren’t many routes up the Carnedddau that I’ve not done, so curiosity got the better of me and I decided to try the Braich Ty Du ridge. On paper it looks like there might be some interesting views off … Continue reading