Beautiful morning for a walk in the Gwydyr this morning. Parked just above the 'Ugly House' and followed the waymarking posts towards Capel Curig. Lovely views of Moel Siabod (picture 1) from the forestry track and then it opens up giving a panoramic view of Moel Siabod, the Snowdon horseshoe, the Glyders and the Carneddau (picture 2). Before Capel Curig the path forks and I took the path towards Crimpiau and Llyn Crafnant. There are spectacular views down the Crafnant Valley (picture 3). The path drops down towards the lake and I picked up the road towards Trefriw for a short time before a path goes off to the right to Llyn Geirionydd. This track through the forest always reminds me of 'middle earth' rather than Wales with all the green, moss covered trees!! (picture 4). From the summit it is downhill pretty much all the way along forestry roads back to Ty Hyll. Much better than last minute Christmas shopping.