Mynydd Y Dref, Penmaenbach and Allt Wen
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Mynydd Y Dref, Penmaenbach and Allt Wen are the triple peaks at the far end of the Carneddau mountains and are the three smallest peaks. None of them are mountains by any stretch (even if one of them is known in English as Conwy Mountain)
By far the most commonly ascended is Mynydd Y Dref which we will climb from Conwy after a loop of Bodlondeb Woods on the outskirts of the town. Mynydd Y Dref is the remains of an ancient volcano that has not erupted in 450 million years and is therefore unlikely to erupt during the duration of our walk.
At the summit, we will find the remains of an Iron Age hillfort and on a clear day have views over the sea to Llandudno, with Liverpool visible on a clear day.
After Mynydd Y Dref our walk takes us onto the headland at Penmaenbach where we will be directly over the A55 tunnel constructed in the early 1990s and now a major arterial route linking Caergybi, Bangor, Conwy and Chester.
Our final ascent takes us to the summit of Allt Wen which is also our highest point on the walk at 255m above sea level. The climb to the summit is steep and rocky but is short. After this, it is all downhill via a byway back to Conwy.
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What to bring
The terrain that we will be covering is on and off-road, occasionally very muddy and stony, I would strongly suggest the kit list below for all lowland and hill walks for OutdoorLads.
- 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 (or waterproof socks...) and breathable and designed for hiking. If you wear your best trainers they may get ruined.
- Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters, I would recommend waterproof socks.
- Layered clothing:
- A base layer (thermal/t-shirt) to keep you warm in all conditions
- A mid layer (fleece/jumper) that keeps you warm but can be removed if necessary
- Trousers: No jeans (weather dependent) as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and if it is warm, shorts are OK.
- We are in a wildlife area, so ticks are a problem and they can carry lymes disease. I would suggest a full check for ticks after the walk.
- There may also be stinging nettles
- Gaiters: These are optional but can keep mud off your trousers and water out of your boots. These should be worn over your trousers
- Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
- Waterproof trousers: essential. You should be able to put these on over your boots should the weather become poor
- Headtorch: The walk should finish before dark but given the time of year, a fully charged headtorch should be taken
- Hat or cap: to provide some shade from the sun
- Gloves: to keep your hands warm
- Sunglasses: so you're not squinting in the sun
- Sun cream: Yes, essential even if overcast (Get a SFP30+ with UVA 5*, most supermarket own brands are good here)
- 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
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch and a drink. You may want to bring some snacks to keep you going on the route
Bring enough water to keep yourself hydrated on what could be a hot or cool day. A flask works well!