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Discover the wild landscape around the National Trust’s Carneddau and Glyderau, Bethesda, Wales.

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Access for Cwm Idwal here, just off A5.DogsDogs allowed on lead. Please be mindful of livestock.ToiletToilet facilities at Ogwen lake - not National Trust.AccessMountainous locations with steep, rocky, boggy and uneven terrain in places, may also include styles.Accessible toiletAccessible toilets at Ogwen Lake car park. Please note this car park is not run by the National Trust.Steps/uneven terrainRough terrain, uneven paths, steep and narrow in places, stone-pitched paths, conditions influenced by weather.Designated parkingAccessible parking at Ogwen Lake car park. Please note this car park is not run by the National Trust.AdmissionOpening times for 2 January 2023AssetOpening timeCarneddau and GlyderauDawn - DuskJanuary 2023February 2023March 2023April 2023May 2023June 2023July 2023August 2023September 2023October 2023November 2023December 2023MTWTFSS2627282930311234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112345 Open Partially open ClosedGetting thereOn footBy trainBy busCyclingBy roadOn footWalk from Capel Curig following the old road and over the summit from Llanberis. Walk along the A5 from Bethesda.By trainNearest train station Bangor 10-12 miles. Also station at Betws y Coed 13 milesBy busS6 Sherpa and T10 Traws Cymru buses from Bangor and Bethesda to Llyn Ogwen during holidays and weekends. Check traveline Cymru online for latest times. CyclingCycle path from Capel Curig to Bethesda, (check Sustrans website)By roadTravel from Bangor A55 then turn towards Bethesda along the A5 trunk road. Continue of A5 into the Nant Ffrancon Valley. From Betws Y Coed travel along the A5 to Capel Curig. Continue on A5 to Ogwen Lake and TryfanParking: There is car parking at Ogwen Lake (non-National Trust)Get in touchNational Trust, Bwthyn Ogwen, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 [email protected] to see and doActivityActivityWalking and climbing on Tryfan What makes the Tryfan mountain so special? Discover the history of this rugged peak and the challenges it raises for climbers and mountaineers who attempt to conquer it.Top trailsTrailTrailCwm Idwal walk Follow the Cwm Idwal walk through some of the most dramatic scenery in the UK. A 3-mile trail over glacial terrain with a lake steeped in legend in the Glyderau mountain range in North Snowdonia.ActivitiesWalkingDistance3 miles (4.8 km)3 miles (4.8 km)TrailTrailLlyn Ogwen circular walk Escape the crowds and enjoy stunning views on this moderate walk around Llyn Ogwen. Legends say it’s the last resting place of King Arthur’s sword Excalibur.ActivitiesWalkingDistance2.9 miles (4.64 km)2.9 miles (4.64 km)Places to stayTal Y Braich A cosy stone built cottage in the heart of Snowdonia, in the shadow of Tryfan, perfect for adventurers and walkers.Dyffryn Mymbyr Cottage A rustic but restored cottage at the foot of Snowdon with walks from the front door.Glan yr Afon This cosy stone-built farmhouse in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park is the perfect spot for a peaceful retreat.The Chalet at Tan yr Ogof Close to Betws Y Coed and sitting in secluded woodland, this is the perfect base for exploring Snowdonia.Cartref In the heart of Snowdonia, this cosy wooden cottage is the perfect retreat for walkers.Hen Dy Characterful stone-built cottage on the Hafod Y Llan estate, great for exploring Snowdonia.Y Wenallt A cosy and simple first floor escape above a farmhouse, in the stunning setting of the Snowdonia mountain range, perfect for walkers.Llyndy Bothy Try camping in a 'stone tent' in this rustic bothy in the heart of Snowdonia.About Carneddau and GlyderauA 21,000-acre mountainous place, acquired in 1951 from the Penrhyn estate, includes the Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve renowned for its arctic alpine plants. There are eight tenant upland farms on this land, nine peaks above 3,000 feet and the famous mountain Tryfan where Edmund Hilary trained for his ascent of Everest. The area is home to a variety of wildlife such as otters, water voles, feral ponies and rare birds such as dottrel and peregrine and the very rare Snowdon lily. The 100km of footpaths are popular with 500,000 walkers each year, and the bleak, photogenic, landscapes have proven popular with artists and painters. You'll find over 1,000 archaeological sites here including seven scheduled ancient monuments. HistoryArticleArticleHistory and legends of Cwm Idwal Discover Cwm Idwal’s past, Darwin’s discovery of its creation and the legend of a 12th-century prince, his son and the giant that occupied the land.Our workArticleArticleMaking meadows in Snowdonia Rangers in Snowdonia are working hard to create and restore meadows rich with wild flowers that will benefit a range of wildlife, from butterflies to rare birds.ProjectProjectThinking like a sheep to plant a tree Discover more about a project that’s encouraging rangers and volunteers in Wales to think like sheep when they plant trees in Dyffryn Mymbyr, Carneddau and Glyderau, Snowdonia.ArticleArticleCatering opportunity at Ogwen Cottage We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional and highly dependable catering specialist to cater for young people at Ogwen Cottage.JoinEnjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. 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