Section 7 of 8, Llwybr Llechi Eryri
Penmachno to Capel Curig
11.2 miles (18 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 789 505. Finish: SH 720 581. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 571 m of climbing and 532 m of descent; highest point 288 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Penmachno.
- Bus stops
- Penmachno, Eagles Hotel, 30 m from the start. Directions SH 789 505Penmachno, Shops, 220 m from the start. Directions SH 791 506Ysgol Penmachno, 360 m from the start. Directions SH 792 507
- Car park
- Car park, 970 m from the start. Directions SH 785 496
Getting back
The section finishes at Capel Curig. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Capel Curig, St Curig's Church (opp), 30 m from the finish. Directions SH 720 581Capel Curig, St Curig's Church (o/s), 40 m from the finish. Directions SH 720 581Llugwy Terrace, 80 m from the finish. Directions SH 720 581
Planning the Llwybr Llechi Eryri
- Planning the whole trail: snowdoniaslatetrail.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Snowdonia Slate Trail guide book (second edition).
- Baggage transfer: the services listed for the trail.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 32%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 91 m in a kilometre (1 in 11), starting 9.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Eagles, Penmachno: at the start.The Silver Fountain, Capel Garmon: 3.2 miles in.Bar 1815, Betws-y-coed: 4.8 miles in.The Stables, Betws-y-coed: 5.3 miles in.Bryn Tyrch Inn, Capel Curig: 10.9 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Conwy Falls Cafe, Capel Garmon: 2.8 miles in.The Garden Cafe, Betws-y-coed: 5.2 miles in. Step-free.Gwydr cafe & Gifts, Betws-y-coed: 5.2 miles in.Bwyd i Fynd, Betws-y-coed: 5.2 miles in.Caffi Caban y Pair, Betws-y-coed: 5.5 miles in.Tŷ Hyll / The Ugly House, Pont Cyfyng: 8.3 miles in.Alpine Coffee Shop, Betws-y-coed: 5.3 miles in, about 150 m off the way.Siabod, Capel Curig: 10.7 miles in, about 350 m off the way. Seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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