Geirionydd to Crafnant

 

Geirionydd Lake lies serene between forested hills and natural reed bed fringes. Broad zigzags of forest track lead up to a final rocky ascent. An avenue of trees takes us across the hill, and a longer rocky descent winds through close forest to where rocky cliffs guard the head of Crafnant lake. A short distance to the right along the road, there is a cafe- open in the summer. Returning by the same route, the climb is steeper and longer, but the descent rewards us with a fine open view over Geirionydd Valley.

How to get there:

Geirionydd to Crafnant can be started from Llyn Geirionydd in Gwydyr. Llanrwst is the nearest town or village.

Take the minor road from Gwydir Castle, Llanrwst and follow signs for Geirionydd.Or take the minor road from Pont-y-Pair in Betws-y-Coed, or the road from the Ugly House, Betws-y-Coed.

OS Grid Reference: SH 763 603

You can also access this trail through Llyn Crafnant.