Description
This follows the same route as the original two, but deviates after leaving Tan-y-Bwlch station to avoid the section of narrow road up to Rhyd, instead going through Coed Llyn y Garnedd, a gorgeous wooded area with a lake and viewpoints over the Meantwrog valley.
The path through the woods are easy to follow and surfaced with slate chippings so is easy walking
This follows the same route as the original two, but deviates after leaving Tan-y-Bwlch station to avoid the section of narrow road up to Rhyd, instead going through Coed Llyn y Garnedd, a gorgeous wooded area with a lake and viewpoints over the Meantwrog valley.
The path through the woods are easy to follow and surfaced with slate chippings so is easy walking
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Geography information system (GIS) data
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Maximum elevation
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Start and end points
Porthmadog
Grid Ref
SH5694738587
Lat / Lon
52.92560° / -4.12947°
Easting / Northing
256,947E / 338,587N
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Blaenau Ffestiniog
Grid Ref
SH7007845911
Lat / Lon
52.99474° / -3.93721°
Easting / Northing
270,078E / 345,911N
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| Porthmadog | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SH5694738587 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.92560° / -4.12947° |
| Easting / Northing | 256,947E / 338,587N |
| What3Words | political.boxer.handsets |
| Blaenau Ffestiniog | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SH7007845911 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.99474° / -3.93721° |
| Easting / Northing | 270,078E / 345,911N |
| What3Words | published.captions.nuzzled |
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reviews
Andy Arnill
15 Sep 2025A group of us tackled this route towards the end of summer and though the rain came down quite heavily at times, the changes in terrain and scenery made it worth while all the same. There is a great mixture of walking on hillsides, in forests, through open fields and beside the steam railway. We were based in Porthmadog so took the train to Blaenau Ffestiniog and walked back. Whilst some of the route isn't well walked, it is still clear, just be careful though as some of the larger stones can be slippery when wet. The only issue we came across was at the farm just before Bwlch Bryn Caravan Park, where the track that leads behind the farm is a little unclear, but you can drop down to the road and take a left to hit the route again.
Gus
15 Sep 2025We walked from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog to follow the prevailing downhill gradient, but there is still about 2000 ft of climbing. The route for the main part is easy to follow, with a combination of field paths, wooded trails and minor roads.
There are a few stiles along the way, mostly slate steps set into walls so this route isn't suitable for someone unable to climb. Otherwise, paths are clear and unobstructed.
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