Llugwy and Gwydyr Forest
A moderate walk (countryside) in national park Snowdonia in Clwyd, Wales, about 10.80km (6.71 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 3:45h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
232m (761ft)
Descent
219m (718ft)
Max. Elevation
310m (1017ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
451m (1479ft)
Start & End
Betws-y-Coed
Distance
10.80km
(6.71mi)
(6.71mi)
Duration
~3:45h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
OS Grid SH795565
Start of the walk. Exit the station to your left; at the main road, turn right and walk up the main road to the bridge over the river.
OS Grid SH791567
Cross bridge, turn left to head along the riverside.
About 0.43 km (~0.27 miles) from 
OS Grid SH762577
See the top and bottom of Swallow Falls for free; you have to pay on the other side of the river by the hotel, and you only see the top of the falls.
About 3.04 km (~1.89 miles) from 
OS Grid SH757575
Take the steps to the right of the bridge, to exit at the Ugly House.
About 0.52 km (~0.32 miles) from 
OS Grid SH755577
Take the lane on the right of the Ugly House, which heads steeply northeast through the woods into open countryside.
About 0.22 km (~0.14 miles) from 
OS Grid SH769588
Nant Bwlch y Haearn outdoor pursuits centre is the turning point of the walk. It's worth pausing to look at the old mine workings history board and viewing point there.
About 1.77 km (~1.1 miles) from 
White farmhouseOS Grid SH777590
Blue tipped wayposts should guide you into and along the foresty roads back to where you started.
About 0.86 km (~0.53 miles) from 
OS Grid SH780570
Very easy going back along the riverside footpath.
About 1.35 km (~0.84 miles) from 
End of the walkOS Grid SH792568
Well done! Back to Betws for the train or bus home.
About 1.15 km (~0.71 miles) from 
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patrikG
Beautiful photos of the walk, and the river Llugwy are at http://www.visitorreview.com/carfreewalks/Countryside/RiverLlugwypanoramicviewsandforesttrails