2011 Programme of Walks


Times and distances are for guidance only. The organizers reserve the right to change routes as circumstances demand.

Walk 1 Foel Offrwm and Precipice Walk

Grade A
9.5 miles
6.5 hrs
Max height: 1270 ft
Total Ascended: 2500 ft

From Dolgellau through farmland and woodland to the famous Precipice walk with terrific views over the Mawddach to Y Garn and return via Moel Offrwm and its Iron Age Fort.

Meet at Dragon: 8.00am
Public transport

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Walk 2 Barmouth, Llanegryn and Arthog *NEW*

Grade B
11 miles
7hrs
Max height: 1322 ft
Total Ascended: 1731 ft

Walk Barmouth bridge bus to Llanegryn (with Medieval church), continue through varied countryside with views over the bay, to the foothills of the Cadair Idris ridge and back to Barmouth.

Meet at Dragon: 9.15am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 3 The Bontddu Goldmines

Grade C+
6 miles
5.5 hrs
Max Height: 837 ft
Total Ascended: 1969 ft

An industrial heritage trail to discover remains of the 19th Century Mawddach Gold Rush. Mines that produced gold for royal wedding rings.

Meet at Dragon: 9.20am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 4 Borthwnog & Tynygroes

Grade A
10 miles
7 hrs
Max height: 1050 ft
Total Ascended: 2930 ft

An uphill climb through forestry with a Sunday lunch stop at the Tyny-Groes Inn. Breathtaking views across the Mawddach Valley on the return journey.

Meet at Dragon: 8.45am
Private transport
Lunch (£)

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Walk 5 Forest Trails in Coed y Brenin

Grade B
10 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 1188 ft
Total Ascended: 2,379

A delightful walk in superb forestry surroundings with the opportunity to study the native wildlife.

Meet at Dragon: 9.15am
Private Transport.

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Walk 6 Morfa Harlech and Ynys

Grade C
7 miles
4 hrs
Max height: 131 ft
Total Ascended: 358

An easy walk along the estuary with magnificent views of Snowdon and the Italianate village of Portmeirion.

Meet at Dragon: 9.45am
Private Transport

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Walk 7 Aran Fawddwy - from Cwm Cywarch

Grade A
8 miles
6.5 hrs
Max height: 2949 ft
Total Ascended: 2,949

From Cwm Cywarch a steady climb to the summit of Aran Fawddwy giving fantastic views, in particular one of Craiglyn Dyfi. Return across boardwalk and ravine to valley floor.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Private transport

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Walk 8 Harlech Dome & Ancient Standing Stones *NEW*

Grade B
7 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 1237 ft
Total Ascended: 1,367

Circular walk through the ancient landscape around Harlech, passing many Megalithic monuments. Picturesque trackways, minor roads and moorlands - featuring far-reaching views.

Meet at Dragon: 9am
Public Transport (£)

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Walk 9 Taith Ardudwy - Abermaw to Talybont

Grade C
8 miles
5 hrs
Max height: 1508 ft
Total Ascended: 1,963

A walk covering the southern section of a 24 mile signposted upland pathway which heads north to Llandecwyn. See box on left for details.

Meet at Dragon: 9am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 10 Barmouth to the George, Penmaenpool

Grade A
12 miles
7 hrs
Max height: 1872 ft
Total Ascended: 2,300 ft

Across Barmouth bridge and ascend to Arthog waterfalls, then Cregennan Lakes, Kings Youth Hostel and Craig y Castell. Finish at the George Hotel for refreshment before the bus home.

Meet at Dragon:8.30am=
Public Transport (£)

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Walk 11 Ancient Tracks & Rambles in the Past

Grade B
9 miles
7 hrs
Max height: 1683 ft
Total Ascended: 2753 ft

High level walk with magnificent views of the Mawddach Estuary, with ancient burial chambers, old mine workings and Drovers tracks.

Meet at Dragon: 9.30am
No transport required

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Walk 12 Trawsfynydd and Cwm Moch

Grade C+
7 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 1286 ft
Total Ascended: 1633 ft

From Trawsfynydd lake to the northern end of the Rhinog ridge, following an ancient track through the rugged valley of Cwm Moch.

Meet at Dragon: 9am
Private transport

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Walk 13 Cadair Idris Super Walk *NEW*

Grade A++
12 miles
8hrs
Max height: 2904 ft
Total Ascended: 3109 ft

The Ultimate Walk! Cwm Rhwyddfor to Mynydd Moel, along the Cadair ridge to Tyrrau Mawr, returning via Arthog Waterfall & Barmouth bridge. A challenging walk both physically & mentally, for the fit & experienced.

Meet at Dragon: 7.45am
Transport Provided

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Walk 14 Moel Hebog from Beddgelert

Grade A/B
7 miles
Max height: 2563 ft
Total Ascended: 2485 ft

Past old railway tracks & farm ruins, across marsh area (can be wet underfoot) to the Moel Hebog ridge with a strenuous climb to the summit. Return past caves & through forestry to Beddgelert.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Private transport

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Walk 15 Bird Watching at Coed Garth Gell (PM)

Grade C
3 miles
3 hrs
Max height: 650 ft
Total Ascended: 650 ft

An afternoon walk in the company of Reserve Warden David Anning, through the woodland and heathland of a RSPB nature reserve.

Meet at Dragon: 12.30pm
Public transport (£)

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Walk 16 Cnicht from Croesor

Grade A
7 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 2228 ft
Total Ascended: 2240 ft

Croesor to the summit of Cnicht, with unsurpassed views of Snowdon, Nantlle Ridge, the Moelwyns, the Rhinogs & Cadair Idris. Demanding walk with a strenuous section on Cnicht not suitable for vertigo sufferers.

Meet at Dragon: 8.45am
Private transport

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Walk 17 Castell y Bere and Abergynolwyn

Grade B+
10 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 1452 ft
Total Ascended: 2400 ft

From Morfa Mawddach through the foothills of Cader Idris, visit Mary Jones’ Church and on via Abergynolwyn to Llanfihangel y Pennant.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 18 Llanfachreth to Rhydymain

Grade C
8.5 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 878 ft

This is a walk organised in association with the Ramblers Association.

Meet at Dragon: 9.30am
Private Transport

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Walk 19 Rhinog Fawr from Cwm Bychan

Grade A
7 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 2351 ft
Total Ascended: 2494 ft

A strenuous and demanding walk climbing to the summit of Rhinog Fawr from Cwm Bychan via the Roman Steps and returning via Llyn Du and Gloyw Lyn.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Private Transport

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Walk 20 Llandecwyn and Nant Pasgan

Grade B
8 miles
5 hrs
Max height: 840 ft
Total Ascended: 1500 ft

Across fields and moorlands to Nant Pasgan Mawr, a Medieval house set in an idyllic valley. Possibly the finest Medieval house in Gwynedd.

Meet at Dragon:9.30am
Private Transport

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Walk 21 Trails around Llanbedr

Graded C
6 miles
5 hrs
Max height: 581 ft
Total Ascended: 1083 ft

A route from Llanbedr, heading towards the lake at Hafod-y-Llyn & back to the village, passing an ancient burial chamber & the Clogwyn Hill Fort.

Meet at Dragon: 9.15am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 22 Llanelltyd & Y Garn *NEW*

Grade A
10 miles
7 hrs
Max height: 1975 ft
Total Ascended: 3553 ft

From Llanelltyd through woodland and moorland to this neglected mountain with views to the north & the Rhinogs. Return via a panoramic path above the Mawddach. A challenging but rewarding walk.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Private transport

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Walk 23 Falls of Ffestiniog

Grade B+
7 miles
5 hrs
Max height: 593 ft
Total Ascended: 1812 ft

Picturesque walk along the rivers Teigl and Geudol, taking in Llan Ffestiniog and Coed Pengwern.

Meet at Dragon: 9am
Private transport

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Walk 24 Caerdeon to Barmouth

Grade C
5.5 miles
Max height: 705 ft
Total Ascended: 1500 ft

A leisurely walk from Caerdeon to Barmouth via Goetre Isaf gardens, with lunch at Panorama viewpoint. An ideal walk to introduce children to the joys of walking.

Meet at Dragon: 9.20am
Public transport (£)

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Walk 25 Craig y Llyn and Cregennan Lake

Grade A+
14 miles
9 hrs
Max height:1994 ft
Total Ascended: 3500 ft

Walking across Barmouth bridge to Arthog and up to Braich Ddu and Craig y Llyn for lunch. Along the ridge to Tyrrau Mawr, down to Cregennan Lake, back along the railway line.

Meet at Dragon: 9am
No transport required

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Walk 26 Croesor and Bwlch Stwlan *NEW*

Grade B
7 miles
5 hrs
Max height: 1957 ft
Total Ascended: 1887 ft

A gradual ascent on a broad track to the abandoned slate village of Cwmorthin, round Moelwyn Mawr to descend Bwlch Stwlan and return. Gaiters recommended on final stretch.

Meet at Dragon: 9.30am
Private Transport

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Walk 27 Ravens Rock to Sandy Shore

Grade C
5 miles
4 hrs
Max height: 981 ft
Total Ascended: 1115 ft

Climb above the town for spectacular views, returning via Llanaber Church and the sea shore. An ideal family walk.

Meet at Dragon: 10am
No transport required

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Walk 28 Rhobell Fawr from Rhydymain

Grade A+
10 miles
Max height: 2391 ft
Total Ascended: 2560 ft

A walk through the little visited heartland of the National Park with one of the best vantage points to see ALL of Snowdonia’s Mountain Peaks.

Meet at Dragon: 8.30am
Private/Public Transport

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Walk 29 Above the Mawddach & Dolmelynllyn Hall *NEW*

Grade B
8 miles
6 hrs
Max height: 1298 ft
Total Ascended: 2732 ft

A picturesque walk through woodland and over moorland to Dolymelynllyn Hall grounds. Returning via Rheadr Ddu (Black Waterfall) over into the next valley & back to Llanelltyd.

Meet at Dragon: 9.30am
Public transport (£)

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Times and distances are for guidance only. The organisers reserve the right to change routes as circumstances demand.

Where public transport is onvolved on circular walks, private cars may be used by arrangement with the walk leader.

Barmouth Publicity Association would like to thank all those individuals and organsiations for their valuable time and assistance in making this event so successful and the production of this brochure possible.

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