Mines & Lakes revisited

Sat 21st Mar 2026

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Wales / NW Wales
Local Group
Merseystride
Distance
19ml.
Start Time
08:30
Route
From Betws y Coed rlwy stn

A circular route from Betws going to Llyn Elsi via the Jubilee Path. Round Llyn Elsi & down to the Miner's Bridge. Along the Slate Trail past Swallow Falls towards Capel Curig & up over a col to Llyn Crafnant. Round To Llyn Geirionydd & down to Hafna Mines before returning to Betws via Llyn y Parc & Gwydyr Forest

General Notes
Approx. 965m elevation
Web Site
http://www.ldwa.org.uk/Merseystride
Start
SH795565
Finish
SH795565

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