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Conwy Valley and the North CoastTrefriw to Llyn Crafnant
Steep climb from the woollen mill village up through the woods to the lake, returning by the old mine tracks.
- Distance
- 4.3 mi / 7 km
- Time
- 2 hr 40
- Ascent
- 350 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Go up west from the village through woodland to Llyn Crafnant, returning by a different line. Sustained climbing.
Worth knowing
- Trefriw woollen mill still weaves and is open to visitors, powered by the river.
- The Victorian spa here drew visitors up the Conwy by steamer.
- The climb is steady and the return has good views over the valley.
What you’ll see
The woollen mill, oak woodland, Llyn Crafnant, and the Conwy valley below.
Background
Trefriw Wells was a Victorian spa reached by paddle steamer from Deganwy, and the mill has worked since the 1820s.