Manod Lake (and more)

Meirionnydd Group

The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.

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Overview

The route starts with a walk up though fields, often marshy in places, to Llyn y Manod, with lovely views over Cwm Teigl opening up behind us. We skirt round the lake beneath the slopes of Manod Mawr to reach an area of slate quarry remains, passing several small lakes before rising again through slate mines to Llyn Bowydd and Llyn Newydd. We descend towards Blaenau Ffestiniog into Cwm Bowydd, with views towards the Moelwyns, and thence back to the start.

Friday, 20 March 2026

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Group grade C+

Starting point

Grid reference:: SH 70782 44327
Nearest postcode:: LL41 4AU
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Cae Clyd car park, off A470 at southern end of Blaenau Ffestiniog

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