Once seen, the shy valley of Crafnant, can never be forgotten. Nestled in the foothills of the eastern Carneddau, the beguiling ‘valley of wild garlic’ is a tranquil, tree-fringed haven which soothes jangled nerves. The still waters of its lake are in stark contrast to neighbouring Llyn Geirionydd which, during the summer months, is blighted by brash powerboats and the scattered litter of uncaring visitors. Back in Crafnant, all is calm. At the head of the valley, the National Nature Reserve enjoys a profound hush but it is the enclosure of steep, craggy hills that will command your attention. This walk is a special one and inexplicably quiet once above the treeline. The mountains are rough and unkempt, wild and woolly, the views both intimate and far reaching. It is a walk of many moods and your emotions will be toyed with as you journey through the diverse landscapes encountered during the day; from bucolic to despoiled, spacious to claustrophobic, blissful to savage; The Crafnant Horseshoe has it all.
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