Walking Britain Eastern Carneddau from near Rowen
Introduction to Walk 3061
Nat Park - Snowdonia - Eastern Carneddu
County/Area - Conwy
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 10.5 miles / 17.1 km
Ascent - 2800 feet / 848 metres
Time - 8 hours 0 minutes
Grade - mod/hard
The north-eastern sector of the Snowdonia National Park contains the largest area of land above 2000 feet in Wales or England. The highest summit is Carnedd Llewelyn (1064 m.) and this Snowdonia walk explores the summits at the eastern end of the ridge that extends from this high point to the sea near Conway. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL17 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL17 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 115 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 115 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Other walks nearby
0.7 miles / 1.1 km away
Carnedd Llewelyn via the Eastern Carneddau
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 12.0 miles / 19.5 km
3.2 miles / 5.1 km away
Druid Circle, Moelfre and Foel Lus from Penmaenmawr
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km
3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
Garnedd Uchaf & Llyn Eigiau nr Tal-y-Bont
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
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Foel Grach from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km
3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
Craig Eigiau, Melynilyn & Dulyn Resrs nr. Tal-y-Bont
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km
3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
The Carneddau from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau
Grade - hard
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
3.3 miles / 5.2 km away
Melynllyn & Dulyn Reservoir from Llyn Eigiau parking
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km
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Sychnant Pass, Alltwen, Penmaen-Bach, & Conwy Mountain
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 3.0 miles / 4.9 km
3.6 miles / 5.8 km away
Foel Lus & Jubilee Path from Sychnant Pass
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 5.9 miles / 9.6 km
4.2 miles / 6.7 km away
Aber Falls, Foel-fras & Drum from Abergwyngregyn
Grade - mod/hard
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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