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Walking Pen y Garn from The Arch near Devil's Bridge ( Download : )
distance 6.76mi Vertical gain +942ft Vertical drop -919ft Durée 3h55 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking A short walk from Happy Valley ( Download : )
distance 3.9mi Vertical gain +814ft Vertical drop -820ft Durée 2h30 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Rhydyronen Loop - Hendy - Pendre ( Download : )
distance 4.04mi Vertical gain +292ft Vertical drop -358ft Durée 2h05
Starting point 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.

Walking Rhydyronen and Brynglas ( Download : )
distance 3.6mi Vertical gain +561ft Vertical drop -577ft Durée 2h10
Starting point 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.

Walking Rhydyronen & Dysynni ( Download : )
distance 3.97mi Vertical gain +108ft Vertical drop -105ft Durée 1h55
Starting point 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.

Walking Pendre Walk ( Download : )
Pendre Walk
distance 3.45mi Vertical gain +46ft Vertical drop -46ft Durée 1h40 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking The Castell y Bere Walk ( Download : )
distance 5.56mi Vertical gain +971ft Vertical drop -965ft Durée 3h25
Starting point 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.

Walking The Dysynni Gorge Walk ( Download : )
distance 4.71mi Vertical gain +571ft Vertical drop -594ft Durée 2h40
Starting point 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.

Walking Llanfihangel-y-pennant, & Castell y Bere from Abergynolwyn ( Download : )
distance 6.39mi Vertical gain +623ft Vertical drop -636ft Durée 3h30 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Three Lakes Walk ( Download : )
distance 8.38mi Vertical gain +1877ft Vertical drop -1883ft Durée 5h30 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Dolgellau - Gwynedd

A hearty, hilly hike to the foot of Cader Idris, passing Llyn Gafr, Llyn-y-Gadair and Llyn Gwernan.

Walking The foothills of Cader Idris ( Download : )
distance 4.72mi Vertical gain +764ft Vertical drop -741ft Durée 2h50 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Dolgellau - Gwynedd

A walk on little-known paths through delightful wooded country between hidden farms and valleys.

Walking Afon Wnion & Ffynnon Fair ( Download : )
distance 1.8mi Vertical gain +213ft Vertical drop -210ft Durée 1h00 Easy Easy
Starting point Starting point in Dolgellau - Gwynedd

A short stroll close to Dolgellau town centre, featuring a pretty riverside walk and a historic sacred well.

Walking Cregennen Lakes from Barmouth ( Download : )
Cregennen Lakes from Barmouth
distance 10.43mi Vertical gain +1158ft Vertical drop -1152ft Durée 5h50 Average Average
Starting point 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.

Walking Mawddach Bridge and Arthog from Barmouth ( Download : )
distance 5.35mi Vertical gain +75ft Vertical drop -75ft Durée 2h30 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.

Walking Three Lakes Walk ( Download : )
distance 10.19mi Vertical gain +1949ft Vertical drop -1955ft Durée 6h25 Very difficult Very difficult
Starting point Starting point in Llanelltyd - Gwynedd

Glorious mountain lakes in the shadow of Cadair, returning via the Gwynant valley.

Walking New Precipice ( Download : )
distance 5.43mi Vertical gain +889ft Vertical drop -906ft Durée 3h15 Difficult Difficult
Starting point Starting point in Llanelltyd - Gwynedd

A superb viewpoint, a pretty lake and a level return through the marshes.

Walking Abergwynant ( Download : )
distance 4.92mi Vertical gain +801ft Vertical drop -784ft Durée 3h00 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Llanelltyd - Gwynedd

Wooded hills behind the hotel, returning via the River Gwynant and Mawddach Trail.

Walking Mawddach Trail ( Download : )
distance 3.36mi Vertical gain +436ft Vertical drop -433ft Durée 1h55 Average Average
Starting point Starting point in Llanelltyd - Gwynedd

Along our adjacent rail trail and back via the scenic foothills of Cadair Idris.

Walking The Precipice Walk near Dolgellau ( Download : )
The Precipice Walk near Dolgellau
distance 3.36mi Vertical gain +358ft Vertical drop -328ft Durée 1h50 Easy Easy
Starting point 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.