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Ghosts Over Llyn Dulyn: Walking the Carneddau Aircraft Graveyard
A guided 7.5‑hour walk from Conwy into Snowdonia’s Carneddau to visit WWII aircraft crash sites and take in the stark mountain scenery with qualified mountain‑leader guides.
Ghosts Over Llyn Dulyn: Walking the Carneddau Aircraft Graveyard.
The Carneddau above Llyn Dulyn is at once beautiful and haunted: a compact concentration of Second World War wreck sites set beneath Y Foel Grach and Carnedd Llewelyn. On this guided day walk you’ll move at a gentle, steady pace through open mountain terrain while guides interpret why so many Allied aircraft came down here and tell the personal stories of crews and survivors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Snowdonia’s Aircraft Graveyard
Over 80 planes crashed across the Eryri region during WWII; 34 of those were in the Carneddau and 20 lie within a 2.5‑mile radius of Llyn Dulyn. The walk focuses on these sites and the circumstances behind them.
Llyn Dulyn and the Carneddau Plateau
The route threads open mountain slopes and shorelines beneath Y Foel Grach and Carnedd Llewelyn, giving panoramic views that frame the wreck sites and the rugged terrain that challenged aircrews.
Sites, Survivors and Local Memory
Guides place the wrecks in human context, recounting personal stories of those who survived and exploring why this part of Snowdonia became known as the ‘Aircraft graveyard.’
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
You’ll spend a long day moving deliberately across mountain tracks and open ground at a gentle but steady pace, pausing at lakeshores, ridgelines and marked wreck sites as guides weave together landscape, meteorology and wartime narrative.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided outing lasts approximately 7.5 hours.
Meeting point is in Conwy; the exact central location is decided upon booking.
Sturdy walking shoes or boots (trainers or street shoes are not suitable), waterproofs and layers for fickle mountain weather, and a small day sack up to 25 litres for food and drink.
All staff are fully qualified mountain leaders with remote emergency care first aid certificates; leader ratios are managed for safety.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the walk?
Approximately 7.5 hours.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is in Conwy; the exact central location is decided upon booking.
What will we see on the route?
Visits focus on WWII aircraft crash sites clustered around Llyn Dulyn, with views of Y Foel Grach and Carnedd Llewelyn and interpretation of the local wartime history.
What fitness level is required?
You don’t need to be super fit—the walk is conducted at a gentle but steady pace—but a good level of general fitness will help you enjoy the day and the mountain scenery.
Are there age restrictions?
Minimum age is 13 years; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Are the guides qualified?
Yes. All staff are fully qualified mountain leaders with remote emergency care first aid certificates, and staffing ratios are managed to maintain safety.
What should I bring?
Correct footwear (sturdy walking shoes or boots), layered clothing and waterproofs, and a small day sack (up to 25 litres) for food and drink.