Corris Village Walk
Nyth Robin is a glamping and touring site in Mid Wales. We’ve a variety of accommodation from glamping in a cosy woodland cabin, to campervan or caravan pitches.
There are lots of lovely and varied walks just a short drive from Nyth Robin, including this one from the neaby village of Corris.
The Corris Village walk has plenty of variety, including the village itself as well as woodland, an old slate works and even a mini Italian village!
The first part of the walk takes you on a circular walk the village and along the Dulas river. If you fancy just a shorter stroll you can just do this loop which is about 1.4 miles/ 2.3km. There are no facilities in Corris itself, so make use of those at the Craft Centre before or after your walk.
For a longer walk, the route then heads uphill out of the village and has a couple of interesting places on the way. Nestled in the garden of a cottage, just before the woodlands, you’ll pass some minature replicas of famous Italian buildings.
This model Italian garden was built by a local resident, Mark Bourne, and was inspired by his travels to Italy and its Renaissance architecture. Please be respectful and remember this is in a private residence which only can be seen from the public path.
At the top of the woods you’ll find the remnants of Cwmodyn quarry that was worked between 1860 and the early 1950s. Some buildings still remain and include a slate mill, workers cottages and a canteen. There is also a great view back over the valley from here, and a good place to take a breather before heading back down to the road.
Following the directions and signposts, you’ll find yourself back on the road heading back towards the Corris Craft Centre, where there’s is a good cafe with facilities, perfect for a post walk cuppa.
We loved the variety of views and scenery this walk has and the extraordinary little Italian village. Rustin the dog enjoyed running along the river and up through the woods and exploring the old mining buildings.
In total, the walk is around 5km/ 3 miles and there are some good uphill sections once you leave the village. There’s plenty of parking at Corris Craft Centre which is also worth a visit so a great add-on to this walk.
We followed this walk on Show Me Wales, starting at the Corris Craft Centre.
Sadie & Grant
