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WALKING There are a huge number of walks in the area - many walks can be started from your cabin doorstep (but are far better if you drive for a short distance first).. The Rhinogs are across the valley with access to the Roman Steps and more. There are many walks in and around Coed y Brenin. And that's just for starters. The Cadair Idris paths are about 20 minutes away by car and the rest of Snowdonia is within an easy (and pleasant) drive. For those stopping over whilst on a longer walk we can provide luggage transportation on to your next destination (and from your previous one!) for a small charge. Ask on arrival for suggestions for walks. Click on Places to Visit link for some of our favourite walking places. Walks to download before you arrive Coed y Brenin Coed y Brenin Visitor's Centre is about 2 miles down the A470 from Cadair View Lodge. These are way marked walks that can be downloaded and printed before you arrive. They start from different places within the forest see this overview leaflet for details. Afon Eden Riverside Trail - 1 mile walk. Suitable for all abilities. Glasdir Copper Trail - Half mile walk. Easy gradient suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. Volcano Trail - This is a circular long distance waymarked walk visiting a number of key features in the forest including the copper bog. There are 5 panels along the route to help you explore Coed y Brenin's violent volcanic history. The trail visits Moel Hafod Owen, the highest point in the forest. Go prepared for a long day out in some of the wildest parts of the woods. This walk is 7 miles long and will take around 4 - 6 hours to complete. Waterfalls and Goldmines Walk - Two spectacular waterfalls make this walk very worth while and there's the site of a goldmine to visit too. Around 21/2 miles. Suitable for buggies, powered wheelchairs and children on bikes (with care). Cadair Idris The second most popular peak in Wales after Snowdon. The peak is visible most days from Cadair View Lodge cabins. Minffordd Path This path starts on the far side of Cadair Idris to Cadair View Lodge. It's about a 20 minute drive to the car park. Bala The ‘Bwrlwm’ Trail - runs from Llanycil to Llanuwchllyn. MP3 files to download to listen to at marked points on the walk give an insight into local legends and culture. Dolgelau Dolgellau Town Trail - Dolgellau's history as told in its buildings Slate Valley Paths During the late 18th Century and until the beginning of the 20th Century slate mining and quarrying played a huge part in our local economy. Whole communities relied on slate for their livelihood and the remains of this industry can still be seen today. Paths were created to take the quarrymen to work but also to join communities, allow children to go to school and, probably even more importantly, to allow the inhabitants to go to chapel. Follow these links to download details and routes for some of the remaining paths within our area. Blaenau Ffestiniog Slate Trail - off A470 about 20 minutes north of Cadair View Lodge Corris Slate Trail - off A487 about 30 minutes south of Cadair View Lodge Cambrian Coast Railway Line There are lots of great walks in the area but sometimes it can be difficult to find a route that brings you back to where you've parked your car. Cambrian Coast Railways have put together a number of walks that are centred around their railway line. Either get the train to or park your car at the beginning of the walk and then catch the train back to your starting place at the end of the walk. Some of the walks let you explore the hills inland from the railway and some are nearer the coast. There are also several which allow you to enjoy a long walk on a beach. Directions and details can be downloaded from this site Llŷn Coastal Path The Coastal Path is around 84 miles long, stretching from Caernarfon along the north of the peninsula and then down as far as Porthmadog. Most of the route is on public foot paths though some of it is along quiet lanes and it even extends onto the beach in places. As with all long distance paths, walkers need to have a plan for getting back to their car or they will need to retrace their steps along the path. Download path description and maps Tomen y Mur - Trawsfynydd This walk starts in the middle of Trawsfynydd and takes in the archaeological site of Tomen y Mur before turning down to Trawsfynydd Lake. Download path description and outline map Two Walks - One Around Borth y Gest + One Around Llan Ffestiniog Both of these walks have written descriptions as well as maps of the area.
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