North Wales

This moderately strenuous walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the UK at the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales. Explore beautiful ice-sculpted Cwm Idwal – a bowl-shaped hollow filled with the crystal clear waters of Llyn Idwal, world famous for its rock formations and rare and fragile plant life. If we are lucky, we may see snowy mountains and goats!

The route is 10km (approx 6 miles) of footpaths, some of which are a section of the North Wales Pilgrims Way. We will tour the perimeter of Carnedd Moelyci, which stands at 396m, but will not summit. There are lovely views of the Glyderiau, and Anglesey, and some sections of enchanting forest. Dogs are welcome. It is expected to take 3 hours with an optional stop at the café and farm shop at the end. There are 8 spaces on the walk. It will be chatty and relaxed.

This is a gentle walk along the river path. Starting at the Vic, we will head towards Pentrefelin and follow the river back towards Llanbedr. The walk is approx 2-3 miles and mainly flat but can get muddy so sturdy footwear is recommended. Option to extend the walk depending on the group

We will be catching the train from Pwllheli at 9.30am and travelling to Pothmadog.( For those joining us at Porthmadog we will meet at 10.00am at the Train Station.) Train travel is free for those with a bus pass and the rest can obtain a discount by buying the ticket on the train. We will follow footpaths around Tremadog 1st before returning back to the centre of Pothmadog, from there we shall go over Moel Y Gest to reach Morfa Bychan. We will then make our way over Borth Y Gest to reach Caddwaladers for coffe and cake, before retuning back to the train station.

Starting from the car park, we will follow the coastal path along the road, passing the airfield. Before the road turns left towards Shell Island, we will turn left and follow the coastal path onto Shell Island. We will then follow the coastal path around the island and walk back down the road along the causeway and back to the carpark. This is an afternoon walk as 'high tide' is in the morning and it's a spring tide meaning the island road will be closed until the afternoon

This moderately strenuous walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the UK at the oldest National Nature Reserve in Wales. Explore beautiful ice-sculpted Cwm Idwal – a bowl-shaped hollow filled with the crystal clear waters of Llyn Idwal, world famous for its rock formations and rare and fragile plant life. If we are lucky, we may see snowy mountains and goats!