Trip Report – Coetmor Mill, Snowdonia (October 2025)
At the beginning of October 2025, just four of us travelled to Coetmor Mill bunkhouse near Bethesda, Snowdonia. This meant there was more than enough room to spread out in accommodation that can sleep up to 35 people at a pinch.
We arrived in time to stop at Betws-y-Coed for an afternoon leg-stretch up to Llyn Elsi, a reservoir set in woodland above the town.
The forecast for the next day was damp, so we opted for a walk along the north coast of Anglesey. The scenery there was rugged and dramatic, followed by a visit to Parys Copper Mountain, where multi-coloured spoil heaps remain from centuries of mining and extraction.
The following day looked much better, so three of us set our sights on Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), taking the Watkin Path up and descending via the Clogwyn Ridge — one of the toughest routes. Conditions were bright and dry until we neared the summit, where we entered the cloud, so no views from the top this time!
On our final full day, we completed a circular walk from Beddgelert along the Fisherman’s Path and over the moors, rounding off our adventures nicely.
The self-catered meals were of an excellent standard, and everyone enjoyed the good company throughout.
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