Blaenau Ffestiniog Circular via Moelwyn Mountains

A circular walkMerionethshireWales

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Stwlan dam
Stwlan dam by Alan Ewart

Short climb along the Slate Trail to a viewpoint over the Moelwyn Mountains, returning on pavement into Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Slate Trail: Long-distance walking trail through the slate quarrying landscape of Snowdonia.

The Moelwyn Mountains: Mountain range in southern Snowdonia, visible from the route's highest point.

Stwlan Dam: Hydroelectric dam high in the Moelwyn range, visible across the landscape from the route.

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a fifth of the walk. Short steep climb.

Alaw Manod Slate Mine - Launder Pillars
Alaw Manod Slate Mine - Launder Pillars by petra.illustration

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Walk details: Transport for Wales (tips, photos and turn-by-turn directions).

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