Blean - Y - Nant
Mynydd Climbing Clubs's Hut in the Crafnant Valley, North Wales.
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Blaen-y-Nant is situated at the head of the striking Crafnant valley approximately three and a half miles Southwest from the village of Trefriw in Snowdonia (GR 738 603). Originally a farmhouse, after a few years as a Youth Hostel it fell it into disrepair and was acquired for lease by the Mynydd in 1958, who over the years have steadily improved it to its present condition. Blaen-y-Nant is now a comfortable though rustic and atmospheric hut, much treasured by the members and their families, and by the many other organisations that use it. It has three bedrooms, sleeping a possible (and often achieved!) 27 people, and a 4th bedroom reserved for up to 6 members who may use the hut regardless of any other groups who may be staying there. For “overspill” occasions there is camping in the garden. It has an excellent and recently refurbished kitchen with good cooking facilities, heated by a Rayburn stove (only smokeless fuel to be used in this), and a large and convivial lounge, with traditional open fire. There are flush toilets and washrooms, and also (for the fastidious), a hot shower. Blaen-y-Nant is superbly placed overlooking Llyn Crafnant (see map for details), and surrounded by craggy hills. Although admittedly a little way from the more popular climbing areas, there is quality rock climbing in the valley, and the club has recently published a guidebook for Crafnant. Being in the south part of the Carneddau, the reasonably fit can walk to Craig-yr-Ysfa, to Tryfan or Moel Siabod, while Capel Curig is only 2 miles on foot. There is also excellent hill walking more locally. Without leaving the valley, you can climb, walk, mountain bike, relax or party! The hut is in a secluded position, ideal for large gatherings at times like bonfire night, and is family friendly. Rates Cost per night per person
Members £3.50 * Only full members may take guests ( Rates updated May 2008) Whilst members can go to the hut at any time, they
are advised to first check with the Hut
Booking secretary to check what outside group may be in residence
and hut availability. Fuel is provided for the
open fires, whilst cooking is by bottled gas (also provided). The
hut is served by electricity and water is taken for from local hillside
streams with U.V. treated kitchen supply. Note that only pets belonging to members are allowed inside the hut. |
Click on pictures for larger images Click on the map to go to an interactive map of the surrounding area. Powered by:
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Val Peterson has put together the start of a page introducing the great Mountain Biking that is to be had in and around the Crafnant Valley (Click MTB graphic to view - right). Thanks Val.
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Dave & Liz Wilson have kindly put together some selected walks around the Crafnant Valley and it's surroundings. Click on the graphic on the right to see more information on both the shorter and longer days walks available in this beautiful valley. |
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