Llanfairfechan - Meini Hirion Standing Stones (5.41km)
A beautiful, easy walk in the Carneddau today with Anwen in the rucksack and 4 year old Megan walking. This route is great if you want to go up into the hills but don’t want to do anything too challenging. It’s also great as it’s off the beaten track so no fighting over parking spaces and you pass just enough people walking, running and cycling to feel safe! (No queuing up any peaks!) There are also the Carneddau ponies to spot, with foals at foot this time of year. Finally, as with all my walks, there’s a bit of history in the numerous cairns, standing stones, and a World War Two plane crash site. Distance: 5.41km (according to the OS map app) Time taken: 1hr 30 Total ascent: 227.84m (OS Map app) Parking: Yes, for a few cars (5 or 6 if parked sensibly) Facilities: No, but there are plenty of cafes, a Co op and toilets in Llanfairfechan. 1. The main challenge with this route is finding the parking area! It’s right up at the top above Llanfairfechan and there are...