Weekend In Snowdonia - The Quiet Grandeur of the Carneddau - Day 2

The Carneddau are a broad, quiet mountain range in northern Snowdonia (Eryri), defined by high plateaus, long ridges and sweeping views. Quieter and wilder than the busy slopes of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), the range still packs superb hillwalking, including many of the Welsh 3,000’s.

With long, steady climbs, high ridges and occasional featureless ground the walking can be challenging but we are rewarded with big horizons to the Glyderau and Tryfan to the south, the Menai Strait glittering to the west, empty moorland rolling north, Bronze Age cairns underfoot, and—if we’re lucky—a meeting with the hardy Carneddau ponies. Perfect territory for a great weekend of hill walking.

Day 2 – Creigiau Gleision and Llyn Cowlyd from Capel Curig

Creigiau Gleision is the easternmost of the high Carneddau and is separated from the others by Llyn Cowlyd reservoir, the deepest lake in Snowdonia. The mountain actually has three peaks, the highest being 2217ft (676m) and affords splendid views in all directions, including northwards to the coast, and down the Ogwen Valley and Dyffryn Mymbyr towards Snowdon.

Expect a gentler walk than yesterday but still a bit of a challenge. With 2600ft of ascent and over 10 miles there will be some steeper climbs as we ascend to summit the highest of the peaks. From there we descend to walk around the reservoir and back to Capel Curig.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Due to the challenging nature of this walk it is only suitable for experienced hill walkers. If you are a first timer with the club, please read the "What we’re about" section on the club homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability. If you need more information, please contact the walk leader.

The Details:
Start Point: The car park in the centre of Capel Curig, behind Joe Browns Shop.
Capel Curig, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0EN
Grid ref – SH 7204 5825
what3words – ///bookcases.teams.penned

Please follow the google map link from the Meetup walk page.

Parking: The Car Park is free but it is quite small and parking is limited so please arrive early and car share where possible.

Timings: Walk Starts at 08:30

Total Walk Time: Approx 7 hrs

Refreshments: Nowhere to stop off on the hills so bring lunch and drinks and plenty of energy snacks for the walk.

Public Toilets: There are toilets available in the carpark at the start and end of the walk.

Weather: The Welsh mountains are notorious for their unpredictable weather, even in the height of summer it can turn nasty so please come equipped for all eventualities, waterproofs, warm layers, hat/gloves.

Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. Meetup Terms of Service Section 6, which all members have agreed to, lays out the details of liability relating to a group or an event.

For further information Contact Nick 07739801881