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Hafna at Gwydir Forest Park (NRW)
Nature Trail, free entry
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Details
This car park is set at the foot of the ruins of the old Hafna lead mine and is the gateway to two walking trails.
The Gwydir hillsides are riddled with tunnels and hollowed out caverns where generations of miners toiled to extract lead and zinc ore.
The Hafna Miners' Trail 2 miles, 3.6 kilometres.
This trail threads its way across forest-clad hillsides, passing deep cuttings, capped mine shafts, tunnel entrances and long abandoned mills where the rock was processed. The occasional views are worth the walk offering a contrast between the past hard working industrial landscape and the peaceful beauty that now dominates.
Look out for the panels and MP3 audio trail posts along the way that tell the story of the mines and the men who worked there.
Conwy Valley View Trail 1.3 miles, 2.2 kilometres.
This trail goes past derelict mining buildings and numerous tunnels and spoil heaps. The viewpoint looks over the market town of Llanrwst, the wind turbines on the hills behind, and down the Conwy valley to the sea beyond.
Directions:
From the B5106 at Gwydir Castle, take the minor road into the forest, signposted for Geirionnydd. Hafna car park is on the right.
From the A5 at Ty Hyll (ugly house), take the minor road into the forest. Hafna car park is on the left, after passing Llyn Sarnau car park.
Public Transport:
The nearest train station is in Llanrwst.
The OS Grid Ref is SH 780 600.
The Gwydir Forest can be accessed from eight different car parks and locations. Most of which are close to refreshment places and toilets. Please note: Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations. Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.
Open all the time
Prices
Free entry
Address
Betws- Y- Coed,
Conwy,
LL24 0AA
Directions
Map reference: SH 794611 Lat: 53.13384 Long: -3.80334
Minor road East off the A470 in Llanrwst.
Various access points off the A5 between Capel Curig and Betws y Coed.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport
Nearby
Facilities
Picnic site
Public toilets
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
The Gwydir Forest can be accessed from eight different car parks and locations. Most of which are close to refreshment places and toilets. Please note: Sometimes we need to close or divert trails for your safety whilst we undertake maintenance work or forest operations. Occasionally we may have to close a site in extreme weather, such as high winds or snow and ice due to the risk of injury to visitors or staff. Please always follow any instructions onsite and make sure you follow any temporary diversion signs in place.