OS Champion Elizabeth Asad has shared this lovely circular walk in the Ogwen Valley, it would be ideal for a walk with kids without any of the worries of gaining too much height.
This is a little circular route up to Cwm Tryfan in the Ogwen Valley. This is a perfect route as you get to be immersed in the mountains, it has waterfalls on the route and a lake. You get to have a little hands on rock as well. It’s perfect for someone who wants to get into the mountains without actually going up high, or if you have a afternoon free.
Note from The Editor:
Parking in Ogwen Valley can be busy, make sure you park legally as they regularly tow cars from this valley.
Cwm Tryfan Circular Walk – Ogwen Valley
Waypoint 2 – SH 6515 6012
At this point leave the main path that takes you to Llyn Idwal and follow the less distinct path to your left. This will lead you up to Llyn Bochlwyd.
Waypoint 3 – SH 6547 5971
Keeping climbing up the path where you will see waterfalls to your left.
Waypoint 4 – SH 6557 5942
A pit stop at Llyn Bochwlyd looking across to Y Garn
As you near Bochlwyd Buttress the path steepens however it’s a good path underfoot and you will soon be at Llyn Bochlwyd.
Waypoint 5 – SH 6607 5890
When you pass Llyn Bochlwyd you need to keep the lake to your right. Follow a clear but rocky path which will climb steadily, until you reach a stile in a wall which marks Bwlch Tryfan.
Waypoint 6 – SH 6653 5836
Once over the stile you need to look for a rough but good path down Cwm Tryfan. This path will lead you down past the Heather Terrace.
Waypoint 7 – SH 6720 6002
Keep descending while keeping Tryfan and Tryfan Bach to your left. Soon you will reach Gwern Gof Uchaf farm campsite.
Elizabeth walking down the path that descends Cwm Tryfan
Waypoint 8 – SH 6726 6035
Here turn left on the campsite to reach the A5. Here you will walk along the road side to return to Ogwen.
Waypoint 9 – SH6503 6036
4.8 mile / 7.8km
