Village Life and Hill Farm Trail
Introduction
This walk will take place on the foothills of Snowdonia and it will involve visiting small villages away from the normal tourist trail with spectacular but unfamiliar panoramic scenery. This will allow you to experience village life in the area as it is today and an insight to how it was in the past.
We will then visit some remote hill farms, some of which are derelict and abandoned, while some are still functional today. We will be arranging to meet one of the local farmers for you to experience in close hand the hardship of this way of life both today and in the past.
The highlight of this walk will be meeting the world famous welsh sheep dog and a demonstration of the skills and working partnership between the farmer and his dog.
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Essentials
It is essential that you are a regular walker and have adequate walking shoes and all other essential equipment such as a rucksack to carry water and waterproof clothing etc
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Itinerary
1. The day will start with a guided heritage trail walk at the Moel y Ci Environmental Centre, this was a working hill farm and part of the Penrhyn Estate until the year 2001 when Nicholas Roberts and Rosemary Williams retired.
The farm provides an excellent opportunity to introduce the ‘hill farming’ way of life both now and in the past. Please see history of the farm: Moelyci
2. The adventure continues as we travel up the Ogwen Valley and the Nant Ffrancon pass and the opportunity to see some remote hill farms in remote areas and also to walk in some scenic locations.
3. The journey continues as we leave the Ogwen valley and head towards the foot-hills of the highest mountain in England & Wales, Snowdon. The ethos of Celticos is to introduce our guests to the hidden treasures of the area and this will be achieved by visiting and walking in areas which are abundant with interesting relics and spectacular scenery .
4. The last destination on the trail is situated in a very popular area for tourists, on one of the main routes to the summit of Snowdonia and the reason for Celticos deviating from its normal practise will hopefully become apparent as we visit the Penceunant Tea house, a traditional 18th century cottage which is a spectacular and fascinating jewel which will enhance the interpretation of the area.
Please visit: Penceunant Cafe
Contact
All of our activities, themed walks and courses can be booked online or call in to any of the Tourism centres below for further information.
Telephone bookings can be made using credit and debit cards through the Caernarfon office (01286) 672232
Winter opening times of the Centres
10 am – 15.30 pm Mon to Sat
Summer opening times
9.30 am – 16.30 pm Mon to Sun
Gwynedd Council's Tourist Information Centres:
| Barmouth Station Road Barmouth LL42 1LU T: (01341) 280787 F: (01341) 280787 |
Porthmadog High Street Porthmadog LL49 9LP T: (01766) 512981 F: (01766) 515312 |
Caernarfon Oriel Pendeithsh Castle St Caernarfon LL55 1SE T: (01286) 672232 F: (01286) 676476 |
