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Walk 2497 - Druid Circle, Moelfre and Foel Lus from Penmaenmawr
| Nat Park | Snowdonia | | County/Area | Conwy | | Author | Paul Gasson | | Length | 6.0 miles / 9.8 km | | Ascent | 1590 feet / 482 metres | | Grade | easy/moderate |

This walk climbs the steep escarpment behind Penmaenmawr into the tail end of the Carneddau, and in doing so takes the walker back 5000 years in time. 
Suggested Maps It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.  | OS Explorer | Sheet OL17 |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 115 |
Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps. Other walks nearby Walk 1435 - 2.0 miles / 3.2 km away Alltwen, Penmaen-Bach, and Conwy Mountain from the Sychnant Pass Grade - easy/moderate Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km Walk 2547 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away Carnedd Llewelyn via the Eastern Carneddau Grade - moderate/hard Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km Walk 3061 - 3.2 miles / 5.1 km away Eastern Carneddau from near Rowen Grade - moderate/hard Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km Walk 3020 - 4.4 miles / 7.0 km away Aber Falls, Foel-fras & Drum from Abergwyngregyn Grade - moderate/hard Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 3021 - 4.4 miles / 7.0 km away The Northern Carneddau from Abergwyngregyn Grade - moderate/hard Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km Walk 2638 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away Craig Eigiau, Melynilyn & Dulyn Resrs nr. Tal-y-Bont Grade - moderate Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km Walk 1635 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away Garnedd Uchaf & Llyn Eigiau nr Tal-y-Bont Grade - moderate/hard Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km Walk 2542 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away Foel Grach from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau Grade - moderate Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 3047 - 6.4 miles / 10.2 km away The Carneddau from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau Grade - hard Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km Walk 3051 - 8.2 miles / 13.1 km away Yr Elen from Gerlan, Bethesda Grade - hard Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Snowdonia The Snowdonia National Park is much more than the highest mountain in England and Wales. Mainly mountainous, it encompasses ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
E and S Thomas Bangor - Gwynedd Self Catering 9 miles / 14 km away
Plas Tan y Graig Beddgelert - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 15 miles / 24 km away
Bryn Bella Guest House Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Guest House 16 miles / 25 km away Featured Supplier Glan Aber Hotel Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Hotel 16 miles / 25 km away
Bryn Afon Guest House Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Bed & Breakfast 16 miles / 25 km away
Fron Deg B&B Maentwrog - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 21 miles / 33 km away
The Don Blaenau Ffestiniog - Gwynedd Guest House 21 miles / 33 km away
Cae Mawr B&B Tan Yr Allt, Llanllyfni - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 21 miles / 34 km away
Cae Gwyn Penrhyndeudraeth - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 24 miles / 38 km away
Gwrach Ynys Country Guest House Harlech - Gwynedd Guest House 26 miles / 42 km away
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