The northern Carneddau
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Snowdonia in Clwyd, Wales, about 15.10km (9.38 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 7:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
917m (3008ft)
Descent
894m (2933ft)
Max. Elevation
840m (2755ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1811m (5941ft)
Start & End
Abergwyngregyn
Distance
15.10km
(9.38mi)
(9.38mi)
Duration
~7:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Created by Anonymous Walker on 01 Aug 2013
This walk takes you over the hills at the very northern extremes of Snowdonia – the northern Carneddau hills. Don't be fooled by their modest heights, compared to their better-known brethren; this is a proper mountain with a few little scrambly bits. This walk is perfect for anyone looking to avoid the crowds in Snowdonia, or just keen to explore all it has to offer.
Buses from Bangor and Conwy stop at Abergwyngregyn.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SH652727
Take the bus to Abergwyngregyn, on the road between Bangor and Conwy.
OS Grid SH662719
Follow the road alongside the river. Once in the forest, cross the river to reach the path on the eastern bank.
About 1.19 km (~0.74 miles) from 
OS Grid SH668700
The path leads to Aber Falls, a very pleasant waterfall that would be worth a walk in itself.
About 2.05 km (~1.27 miles) from 
OS Grid SH677692
Taking care on the steep sections, follow the Afon Goch upstream towards the hill of Llwytmor.
About 1.21 km (~0.75 miles) from 
OS Grid SH688692
The highest peak of the day is out of the way early on.
About 1.16 km (~0.72 miles) from 
OS Grid SH689680
Drop down to the saddle southeast of Llwytmor and then contour round beneath Foel-fras. You can go up this one too if you're keen, but there's still a way to go...
About 1.19 km (~0.74 miles) from 
OS Grid SH673678
A short scramble leads up to Bera Bach, the second top of the day.
About 1.68 km (~1.04 miles) from 
OS Grid SH663679
Continue on to Drosgl, with more fantastic views of the Carneddau hills and the Menai Straits.
About 0.98 km (~0.61 miles) from 
OS Grid SH651688
Drop down from Drosgl into the saddle near the smaller top of Gyrn.
About 1.46 km (~0.91 miles) from 
Moel WnionOS Grid SH649697
The final hill of the day is the modest Moel Wnion, from where you can see the path back down...
About 0.95 km (~0.59 miles) from 
Abergwyngregyn againOS Grid SH657724
...and finally, via a mesh of footpaths, back into Abergwyngregyn. Try the Hen Felin cafe for refreshments while you wait for the bus.
About 1.04 km (~0.65 miles) from 
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For a shorter, family friendly (when I went on my walk I did pass some pushchairs), see walk Aber Falls, on way pass natural history museum, small site explaining how charcoal is produced, archaelogical excavation of the Prince's Palace (photos at Flickr.com, enter carfreewalks.org in box "popular tags") and there were ponies in the fields, able to get close and feel spray from falls.