Volcano Trail at Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre (NRW)

Details

The Volcano Trail (7 miles, 11 kilometres)
This trail starts from the car park at Pont Cae’n y Coed and visits some of the most remote and highest areas of the Forest Park it starts from the Cae'n y Coed car park.

Highlights: Discover Coed y Brenin's fascinating geological history. See spectacular views of the surrounding Meirionydd mountains.

Follow a combination of forest tracks, minor roads and paths on this circular long distance walk visiting a number of key features in the forest, including the copper bog. Take in the five information panels on route to help you explore Coed y Brenin’s violent volcanic history.

The route is often on an unmade uneven surface, covering some of the roughest terrain in the forest. If you want to experience a real adventure ensure you go well prepared for a long day in the woods.

OS Grid Reference: SH 733 251

Access: Strenuous

Duration: 5hrs

Miles: 7

www.naturalresources.wales/coedybrenin

Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled toilets Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Accepts groups Facilities for conferencing

Children welcome Disabled access Dogs accepted

Coed Y Brenin Visitor Centre: The Visitor Centre has the following facilities: Toilets (including accessible toilets), Showers (in male, female and accessible rooms), Café (see above), Shop, Information desk, Picnic sites and BBQ, There are a number of picnic tables around the main car parks within Coed y Brenin Forest Park plus many more on the waymarked walking trails. Some of the picnic tables have metal frames for holding disposable barbeques. There are also stone BBQ plinths in Glasdir and Ty'n y Groes picnic sites. Please ensure all fires are extinguished and tidied up after use.

Prices

Free entry

Events at this Venue

date	event
Sat 18 Jan	Buff Winter Trail Wales

Contact

Enquiries

Address

Ganllwyd,
Dolgellau,
Gwynedd,
LL40 2HZ

Location and nearby places

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Directions

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Map reference: SH 723268 Lat: 52.82356 Long: -3.89658

East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd/Porthmadog. Follow the brown tourist signs.

Local public transport is available, however the nearest train station is Barmouth.

Cycle Network: NCN route 82, Lon Las (North) and Lon Las Cymru all pass through the centre.

www.traveline-cymru.info

www.sustrans.org.uk

Parking charges:
1 hour - £1
up 3 hours - £3.00
All day - £5.00
Blue Badge Parking is also available (4 bays in front of the centre)

Parking: with charge

Accessible by Public Transport: 15 miles from Barmouth station

Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted

Coed Y Brenin Visitor Centre: The Visitor Centre has the following facilities: Toilets (including accessible toilets), Showers (in male, female and accessible rooms), Café (see above), Shop, Information desk, Picnic sites and BBQ, There are a number of picnic tables around the main car parks within Coed y Brenin Forest Park plus many more on the waymarked walking trails. Some of the picnic tables have metal frames for holding disposable barbeques. There are also stone BBQ plinths in Glasdir and Ty'n y Groes picnic sites. Please ensure all fires are extinguished and tidied up after use.