Welsh Country - Issue93 - Mar-Apr 20

WALKING IN WALES
Betws-y-Coed is as close to chocolate box twee as Snowdonia gets. The self-proclaimed
gateway to the region really is a lovely little village, perched on the banks of the Afon
Conwy and the Afon Llugwy and hemmed in on all sides by the picturesque Gwydir
Forest. It’s a great base for hill walking, even though you can’t actually access any of the major
peaks straight from its bustling streets. It’s also an excellent centre for easier walks, as this short
ramble into the forest proves nicely.
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With the telephone box and Londis store to your left and
the church to your right, walk up the steep road away from
the A5 and continue around to the right to a junction
with a forest track on the left. Take this up into the wood
following waymarks to a major fork.
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