Walks you can reach from Dolwyddelan by train

Betws-y-Coed Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

A forest walk on mostly wide, well-trodden paths, easy to follow. Some steep slopes at the Betws-y-Coed end and the last woodland path can be very wet and slippery. A few benches along the way. Passes Llyn Parc.

Tough: steep ascents. 6km.

The final woodland path can be very slippery when wet; an alternative is to stay on the track and turn right by the church.

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Blaenau Ffestiniog Station to Betws-y-Coed Station (Merionethshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

The views of the surroundings were magnificent. A mountainous walk rising through forest above Betws-y-Coed, past the railway down to Dolwyddelan, then over a ridge onto very rough, uneven, boggy moorland of tussocks and moss and bilberry with magnificent surrounding views. Strenuous and risky without sturdy footwear. There is a shop in Dolwyddelan, not far from the route.

Tough: steep ascents. 19km.

Navigation is poor in places: a wooded crossroads behind Betws-y-Coed and a missing stream crossing near Dolwyddelan (large boulders, dangerous to cross) where no bridge is in sight. The high section over the ridge has very uneven, boggy ground ideal for twisting an ankle; sturdy shoes essential. Can be muddy.

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Porthmadog Station to Blaenau Ffestiniog Station (Caernarfonshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

good views. A mostly pleasant route that closely follows the narrow-gauge railway, with slopes that are never too steep and a surface fine for an average walker. It passes a reservoir, lake and forest paths, includes a couple of kilometres on a quiet paved road with a narrow verge and finishes along the Porthmadog seafront. Closely follows the Ffestiniog narrow-gauge railway. Short detour to Coedydd Maentwrog nature reserve.

20km.

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Penmaenmawr Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

Tough: 22km, steep ascents.

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Llanfairfechan Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

Tough: 23km, steep ascents.

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Conwy Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

15m direct from Dolwyddelan.

Tough: 25km, steep ascents.

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Llandudno Junction Station to Llandudno Station (Caernarfonshire)

45m direct from Dolwyddelan.

Peace, beauty, nature and fabulous views west towards Anglesey; Great views over north Wales and Eryri/Snowdonia. A coastal walk with fabulous views west towards Anglesey and Eryri/Snowdonia, following the Welsh Coast Path around the Conwy estuary and along the promenade and beach. Mostly good surfaced and stile-free paths, but one short section through dunes below the golf course is deep and shifting sand that impedes progress. Follows the Welsh Coast Path along the east edge of the estuary.

Easy: 6km, gentle ascents.

A short dune section below the golf course is deep, shifting sand, slow going. Two large (but not threatening) loose dogs were seen here.

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Conwy Station to Llandudno Junction Station (Caernarfonshire)

45m direct from Dolwyddelan.

superb views over the Afon (River) Conwy; the views of the estuary and the castle were lovely. A short, easy and accessible route, well-paved throughout with superb views over the Afon Conwy estuary and passing historic buildings on the walk down through Conwy and across the bridge. There is one flight of steps near the A55 which can be avoided via a slope or the roundabout. Includes some concrete underpasses near Llandudno Junction. Rail services at Conwy can be sparse, so check the timetable. A pedestrian suspension bridge offers an alternative crossing.

Easy: 1km, moderate ascents.

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Llandudno Junction Station to Colwyn Bay Station (Caernarfonshire)

45m direct from Dolwyddelan.

lots of coastal views and some variations in terrain through woods; great views of misty hills and the Conwy river meeting the sea. An uncomplicated inland walk with two relatively steep climbs and descents, through quiet roads, sheep-grazed fields with stiles and woodland paths. The woodland sections avoid stretches of road and are much more pleasant than the road alternatives.

Tough: steep ascents. 7km.

The section passing the Welsh Mountain Zoo runs along roads without pavements, with poor visibility and no verge, busy at rush hour; the woodland path through Pwllycrochan Woods avoids the worst of this.

Lunch stops: the Mountain View Hotel, or the Pen y Bryn.

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