Pen Y Benar and Dolwyddelan Castle

Walks, Wales, Conwy

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  • This walk starts at Dolwyddelan railway station served by trains on the Conwy Valley Line between Blaenau Ffestinog and Llandudno.

    Step 1: This walk starts at Dolwyddelan railway station served by trains on the Conwy Valley Line between Blaenau Ffestinog and Llandudno.

  • Step 2: This walk is very steep in sections and is made up of some narrow paths over rocks, streams and bogs. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear alongside checking the weather forecast.

  • Head through the car park and then left on Ffordd Ty Isaf with a school on your right.

    Step 3: Head through the car park and then left on Ffordd Ty Isaf with a school on your right.

  • Turn left on Bridge Street, following the blue footprint signs. There is no footpath here so look and listen out for vehicles.

    Step 4: Turn left on Bridge Street, following the blue footprint signs. There is no footpath here so look and listen out for vehicles.

  • Turn left onto High Street.

    Step 5: Turn left onto High Street.

  • Then right on Glan Gors.

    Step 6: Then right on Glan Gors.

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