A circular walk from Betws-y Coed, on varied terrain, offering beautiful views towards Snowdonia/ Eryri in the West. Crossing the famous Telford-designed Waterloo Bridge, the route has most of the ascent in the first half, up to the summit of Mynydd Garthmyn. There is also an opportunity to visit the Neolithic burial chamber at Capel Garmon.
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12 Octoberr 2025
No dogs allowed
We head S. out of Betws-y-Coed across Waterloo Bridge, then climb on a good path heading E. to Garthmyn. The route then climbs up to the summit of Mynydd Garthmyn, where, weather permitting, the views are outstanding. Redescending the hill, we head S.E. over pasture towards Capel Garmon village, and after a short section on lane, we rejoin the right of way past the burial chamber excavations, heading S. to Penrhyddion. The return section climbs gently, following an old bridleway N.E. back over heath, and then through woodlands to Waterloo Bridge, and back to the start of the walk.
Terrain:
Good stony paths, woodland tracks, bridleways, rights of way over pasture and heath, with a few boggy places possible after rain.
Map/Area:
OL 17/18
Starting Point:
Cae Llan Pay and display car park, Station Rd, Betws-y-Coed. Cards accepted. £6 for full day. LL24 0AE
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Walk Starts:
09:45
Walk Finishes:
15:15
Distance:
11.2km
Ascent:
410m
Highest Point:
251m Mynydd Garthmyn
Safety
Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions
Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information
Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped
Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency
If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.
The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.