VISIT TO CWM IDWAL
CONTENT
About Cwm Idwal
Images
Equipment
How to get there
Parking
1. ABOUT CWM IDWAL
Cwm Idwal is located in the stunning Ogwen Valley within Eryri National Parc.
Surrounded by the towering peaks of both Glyder Fawr & Glyder Fach, featuring the crystal clear waters of Llyn Idwal, the Idwal Slabs and numerous waterfalls (especially after lots of rain). The Valley is named after Prince Idwal, who has the story goes died a tragic death here in the 12th Century.
Cwm Idwal is the most southernly location in the UK that Arctic plants are found and is home to the Snowden Lily, a plant that is only found on Snowden and its surrounding areas.
Starting at the Ogwen Visitor Centre you can follow a 3 mile circular route that will take in all the stunning scenery Cwm Idwal has to offer (link to the route below)
About the Terrain, A clear stone pitched path for most of the route with gentle up hill to Llyn Idwal then mostly flat. Some sections can be boggy / slippery in wet or icy conditions.
2. IMAGES
Image captured while making a cup of tea on the beach of Llyn Idwal. Taken on Olympus OMD-1 Markii
Image captured on the path towards Twll Du (Devils Kitchen), fleeting light on Pen yr Ole Wen between rain showers. Taken on Olympus OMD-1 Markii
Image captured on the path up towards Llyn Idwal using Canon 3000V 35mm film camera and Ilford Kentmere 400 Pan Film
3. EQUIPMENT
Olympus OMD-1 Markii
Olympus 12-40mm F4 Pro Lens
Kase Filters
Canon 3000V 35mm Film Camera
Ilford Kentmere 400 Pan 35mm Film
4. GETTING THERE
Cwm Idwal is located in the Ogwen Valley just above Llyn Ogwen
From Bethesda head towards Betws Y Coed for approx 4miles.
Postcode LL57 3LZ
5. PARKING
There is a Pay and Display car park (with limited spaces) located at the Visitors centre or numerous free lay-bys along side Llyn Ogwen.
A Park and ride service is available from Bethesda