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Conwy Valley Group

Conwy Valley Ramblers organise a range of walks to help people enjoy walking in good company. We work with others to protect the places we love to walk.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A linear walk past the Bethesda slate tips, following the river Ogwen up-stream past waterfalls and long quiet stretches, all the way to Llyn Ogwen. Most of the walk is well surfaced cycle track and a quiet back road.

T10 Bus back

 

Saturday, 14 March 2026
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Toilet and refreshments at either end. (Card only at the Ogwen Kiosk)

If you missed the first Slate Trail walk and want to walk it before this one the route is on the CV website: https://conwyvalleyra.org.uk/walks/conwy-valley-led-walks-from-2025

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 62276 66757
Nearest postcode:
LL57 3AS
what3words:
highly.flexed.founders
Start time:
10:00 am

Meet on the high street near the public toilets and steps down from the free car park.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SH 64982 60382
Nearest postcode:
LL57 3LZ
what3words:
bookmark.reclined.accent
Estimated finish time:
3:45 pm

Bus stop opposite Llyn Ogwen for the T10 bus back to Bethesda. Warm visitor centre to wait in if needed or maybe stroll up to Llyn Idwal if there's time. Buses at 1.25 and 3.25 I have assumed the later bus on the finishing time.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking