A young girl in a yellow top and white sun hat, stood in a field with tall grasses and trees in the distance, holding up a clear plastic bug pot

Girl with bug pot © Lianne de Mello

Bugs, beasts & legends — family friendly guided walk

Location:

Rhyd y Foel village green, Cwymp Road, Rhyd-y-foel, Conwy, LL22 8FG

Book

Join our family-friendly walk through rare limestone grassland near Rhyd y Foel. Enjoy bug hunts & folklore in a wildflower-rich habitat!

Event details

Meeting point

Rhyd y Foel village green (outside of community center) LL22 8FG/W3W: pothole.attaching.triads

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Date

Thursday 7 August 2025

Time

10:00am - 12:30pm

About the event

Set off from Rhyd y Foel on a lively family adventure to Pen y Corddyn Bach, where you’ll explore a rare and precious limestone grassland bursting with wildflowers.

Dive into thrilling bug hunts, discover hidden creatures, and be captivated by magical folklore that brings this unique habitat to life.

Suitable for families with children aged 5 and up, this 3km walk includes regular breaks to keep everyone refreshed and engaged. We’ll head out to Pen y Corddyn Bach and then retrace our steps back to Rhyd y Foel.

Booking

Book

Price

Donations encouraged

Additional booking information

Booking essential

Suitable for

Families

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

The route follows established footpaths, crosses quiet roads, and includes climbing over a stile. The terrain is uneven. There are no toilets on the route.