Afternoon Walk in Betws y Coed
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Join us for an afternoon walk along the river or through the forest in Betws y Coed before the North Wales Social on the same evening.
Betws y Coed, known as the Gateway to Snowdonia, is a pretty village in the Conwy Valley, on the banks of the river with impressive forests rising up the valley sides in all directions. It's no surprise that the Victorians built a railway station here to come and enjoy its beauty.
We will meet in the village itself, from where we will set off on an easy-moderate afternoon walk, either along the river or up to Llyn Elsi. Llyn Elsi is a reservoir situated on the hill above Betws y coed, providing water for the village.
We will aim to drop back down into Betws y Coed for around 6pm, with a view to heading to the social together at The Stable Bar for food and drinks: https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/north-wales-autumn-social-211127
It is likely to be dark as we end the walk, so please bring a torch.
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What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Bring a drink and a snack to keep you going during the walk.
the walk will finish at the North wales Social, where there will be a chance to buy a meal.