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Clogwyn Gigfran

About Clogwyn Gigfran

The trail starts along a leafy minor road with tall douglas firs above. It then climbs up a rocky hillside, where the rock faces are mantled with scots pine, gorse and wood sage. The trail gives wonderful views of the Llugwy and Conwy valleys. Access: There are no stiles on this trail.

How to get there:

Clogwyn Gigfran can be started from St Mary's Church in Gwydyr. Betws-y-Coed is the nearest town or village.

Directions:

Park thoughtfully behind the church in the centre of Betws-y-Coed

OS Grid Reference: SH 795 565

For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

OS Grid Reference: SH 757 618
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/

Mixed landscape in Conwy valley, Gwydyr Forest Park

Grade of trail:
Stout waterproof footwearModerate
Trail waymarking:
blue
Length of trail:
3.5 miles
Approximate time of trail:
2.25 hours
Open or closed:
open
Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest.

Contact:

Gareth Jones

0300 068 0300
e-mail: gareth.g.jones@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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Warning - Trails can become slippery due to adverse weather conditions. Please take extra care when in the forest. Suitable footwear should be worn at all times.

 


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