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Pen y Garn from The Arch near Devil's Bridge
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6.76mi 
+942ft 
-919ft 
3h55
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Starting point in Pontarfynach - Ceredigion A Ceredigion walk in the Cambrian Mountains that takes you to the summit of Pen y Garn. The walk provides some wide ranging views across some wild country. The route follows good tracks and paths for the most part.
A short walk from Happy Valley
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3.9mi
+814ft
-820ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Tywyn - Gwynedd This is a short walk in the Snowodnia National Park, easily manageable in about a couple of hours making it suitable for families, for an evening excursion or for the remains of a day curtailed by bad weather. It is rewarding and enjoyable, in a land of Arthurian legend, providing varying interest and ever changing panoramas from coastal to more distant mountains.
Rhydyronen Loop - Hendy - Pendre
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4.04mi
+292ft
-358ft
2h05
Starting point in Bryn-Crug - Gwynedd From Rhydyronen Station, there is a splendid walk up the steep-sided valley of Nant Braich-y-rhiw where, after crossing the stream, you turn sharp left to return to the station to start the second part of this route. If you have the stamina and help with transport, you could continue in a south-easterly direction to cross into Happy Valley. However, to continue this walk you then accompany the railway for an easy walk back to Pendre, passing an area of Open Access Land (Tir Cymen) at Hendy.
Rhydyronen and Brynglas
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3.6mi
+561ft
-577ft
2h10
Starting point in Bryn-Crug - Gwynedd Starting from Rhydyronen, you are soon presented with a stunning vista of the sea and the valley as you climb gently up the lower slopes of the south-western extremities of the Tarrens. A steep descent brings you back to the railway at Brynglas Station, an alternative starting point. You then pass a fine converted mill and the handsome house of Dolaugwyn before making your way through woods and beside Nant Rhydyronen back to the start.
Rhydyronen & Dysynni
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3.97mi
+108ft
-105ft
1h55
Starting point in Bryn-Crug - Gwynedd Following quiet lanes and pretty riverside paths down to the Afon Dysynni, this is an easy walk which offers expansive views towards the sea in the west, and the mountains to the east. Your return route passes Ynysymaengwyn on its way back to the station.
Pendre Walk
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3.45mi
+46ft
-46ft
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Tywyn - Gwynedd An easy, level walk which visits St Cadfan's church before making a bee-line for the Afon Dysynni.After a walk beside the river, you turn inland, passing a fine dovecot and what remains of Ynysymaengwyn, once a stately home. A short walk along the road brings you to the ancient Croes-faen, where you turn left to either return to the start along quiet lanes or make a short diversion to Hen-dy Station and a ride back in the train.
The Castell y Bere Walk
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5.56mi
+971ft
-965ft
3h25
Starting point in Llanfihangel-y-Pennant - Gwynedd A fascinating route which circumnavigates Foel Cae’rberllan and passes through the village of Abergynolwyn. You then walk along a valley with the Afon Dysynni hemmed in at its base before veering off above Coed Cae’r-berllan and approaching Castell y Bere, prominent on a rocky outcrop to your left. After visiting castles, you then make your return along the cwm of Nant-yr-eira, initially through woods and then along an open trackway.
The Dysynni Gorge Walk
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4.71mi
+571ft
-594ft
2h40
Starting point in Llanfihangel-y-Pennant - Gwynedd Leave Abergynolwyn Station and, after a short stretch of road, you are soon walking along a steep gorge defined by the Afon Dysynni, which squeezes through this narrow gap before reaching Dyffryn Dysynni, where it turns south-west and heads for the sea. A very quiet lane is then joined at Pont Ystumanner and this is followed for a short way to Llan llwyda, with the craggy hulk of Bird Rock directly ahead.
Llanfihangel-y-pennant, & Castell y Bere from Abergynolwyn
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6.39mi
+623ft
-636ft
3h30
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Starting point in Llanfihangel-y-Pennant - Gwynedd This Gwynedd walk is full of interest with a section across the hills, an historic chapel and a ruined castle. The final section is through a gorge. This is a surprisingly beautiful part of Snowdonia.
Cregennen Lakes from Barmouth
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10.43mi
+1158ft
-1152ft
5h50
Average
Starting point in Barmouth - Gwynedd This Gwynedd walk is full of variety. The route includes a crossing of the Barmouth Bridge, a section of woodland with many waterfalls, two beautifully located lakes and some mountain vistas.
Mawddach Bridge and Arthog from Barmouth
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5.35mi
+75ft
-75ft
2h30
Easy
Starting point in Barmouth - Gwynedd A short Gwynedd walk ideal for an evening stroll. The route includes crossing the Barmouth Bridge and some excellent views across the Mawddach Estuary and surrounding mountains. The walk also includes a section of the Mawddach Trail.
The Precipice Walk near Dolgellau
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3.36mi
+358ft
-328ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Brithdir and Llanfachreth - Gwynedd This short walk near Dolgellau (Gwynedd) is a wonderful route offering great views and excellent walking. An ideal route if you are short of time or if the weather only allows a shorter walk.
