Walks you can reach from Blaenau Ffestiniog by train

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

30m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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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Penmaenmawr Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

30m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Tough: 22km, steep ascents.

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Llanfairfechan Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

30m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Tough: 23km, steep ascents.

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Conwy Station to Llanrwst Station (Caernarfonshire)

30m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Tough: 25km, steep ascents.

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Criccieth Station to Porthmadog Station (Caernarfonshire)

45m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

some spectacular views. An interesting, varied route mostly following the well-signed Wales Coast Path, fairly level with a few short climbs. It crosses coastal heathland, the long sandy Black Rock Sands (with likely shallow stream crossings), secluded bays and a fairly steep rocky outcrop, then weaves around higher ground; some paths can be muddy and puddly when wet. Soft sand and rock outcrops and steps. Follows the Wales Coast Path. Passes the quaint harbour of Borth-y-Gest and Black Rock Sands. Plenty of cafes and toilets en route and at the finish; good transport links.

11km.

A fairly steep rocky outcrop at the eastern end of Black Rock Sands, where the signed coast path differs from the OS map amid criss-crossing minor and animal tracks - care with navigation. Likely shallow stream crossings on the sands. Soft sand and flights of steps.

Lunch: Cafes and toilets both en route and at the finish.

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Porthmadog Station to Harlech Station (Caernarfonshire)

45m direct from Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Lovely section of coast path. A clearly signed coastal route following the Wales Coast Path the whole way, involving stiles and a lot of unmade dirt paths. Some parts follow roads and generally on safe pavements; the final stretch into Harlech is flat. A high tide can inundate the section at Glastraeth. Follows the well-signposted Wales Coast Path the whole way. Good facilities and public transport (bus and train) at both Porthmadog and Harlech.

18km.

Very high tides can flood the section at Glastraeth in places. Depending on whether you follow the cycle path or footpath across the Cob, there may be an awkward road crossing at the end (the cycle path avoids this). Stiles and unmade paths.

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