Cwmorthin and Rhosydd Quarry walk

Walks, Wales, Gwynedd

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  • Car parking is closest at the foot of Cwmorthin, but there’s plenty space lower down near the Lakeside Cafe, too

    Step 1: Car parking is closest at the foot of Cwmorthin, but there’s plenty space lower down near the Lakeside Cafe, too

  • Go through the kissing gate onto the rocky track that goes up to the right of the waterfall

    Step 2: Go through the kissing gate onto the rocky track that goes up to the right of the waterfall

  • The track is fairly steep and climbs alongside a series of waterfalls

    Step 3: The track is fairly steep and climbs alongside a series of waterfalls

  • Halfway up the ascent is a fine plunge pool

    Step 4: Halfway up the ascent is a fine plunge pool

  • The first ascent levels out and there’s a fine view back down the ravine

    Step 5: The first ascent levels out and there’s a fine view back down the ravine

  • To the left the original footpath crossed a now-defunct bridge, but you can stay on this side of the watercourse.

    Step 6: To the left the original footpath crossed a now-defunct bridge, but you can stay on this side of the watercourse.

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