2010 Programme of Walks


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

Walk 1 Croesor and The Moelwyns

Grade A
7 miles
Max height: 2,461 ft.
5 hrs

Climbing to the summit of Moelwyn Mawr with magnificent views of Snowdonia. Along the ridge to Moelwyn Bach & back through the woods to Croesor.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30 hrs
Start SH 631 446
Private transport

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Walk 2 George Hotel to Kings and back *NEW*

Grade B
7 miles
Max height: 900 ft
4.5 hrs.

A circular walk from George III Hotel along the Mawddach Estuary to Abergwynant and up to Kings Youth Hostel, back down to the estuary via Craig Castell and through forestry.

Meet at Dragon: 9:15hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 3 Llanelltyd to Barmouth

Grade C+
10 miles
Max Height: 585 ft.
6.55 hrs

Fairly demanding undulating walk with panoramic views over the Mawddach Estuary. The stunning Cader range is constantly in view.

Meet at Dragon: 8:10 hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 4 Arenig Fawr

Grade A
9 miles
Max height: 2,800 ft.
6.5 hrs

A new area for our festival, between Bala and Trawsfynydd, offering excellent walking and superb views inluding every major summit in Snowdonia. Meet first at Dragon.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30 hrs
Start SH 831 392
Private transport

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Walk 5 Craig y Llyn and Cregennan Lake *NEW*

Grade B
11 miles
Max height: 2140 ft.
7 hours

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: 9:00hrs
No transport required

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Walk 6 Ravens Rock to Sandy Shore

Grade C
5 miles
Max height: 981 ft
3 hours

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

Meet at Dragon: 10:00 hrs
No transport required

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Walk 7 Ascent of Diffwys from Bontddu

Grade A
13 miles
Max height: 2,418 ft.
7 hrs

A demanding route to the summit of Diffwys past forestry, waterfalls and ancient mines, then following Drovers tracks back to Bontddu and welcome refreshment (£) at the Half Way House Inn.

Meet at Dragon: 8:00hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 8 Falls of the Ceunant Cynfal & Afon Geudol *NEW*

Grade B+
7 miles
Max height: 637 ft.
4 hrs

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

Meet at Dragon: 9:00hrs
Public Transport (£)

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Walk 9 Explore the Trails around Llanbedr

Grade C
5 miles
Max height: 528 ft.
3 hrs

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: 10:15hrs
Public transport (£)
About walk grading 3

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Walk 10 Moelfre & Bwlch y Rhiwgyr

Grade A
10 miles
Max height: 1,312.
5.5 hrs

A challenging walk offering spectacular views across Cardigan Bay & the Mawddach Estuary from two different locations.

Meet at Dragon: 9:00hrs
Start point SH 602 231
Private transport

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Walk 11 Blue Lake

Grade B+
9.5 miles
Max height: 910 ft.
6.5 hrs

Alighting at Fairbourne we follow the shoreline to Llwyngwril before heading into the hills to enjoy spectacular views of Barmouth which we return to via the dramatic Blue Lake.

Meet at Dragon: 8:20hrs
Public Transport (£)

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Walk 12 Ancient Tracks & Rambles in the Past

Grade C+
9 miles
Max height: 1,683 ft.
6.5 hrs

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

Meet at Dragon: 9:30 hrs
No transport required

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Walk 13 Clip from Cwm Bychan *NEW*

Grade A
9 miles
Max height: 1911 ft.
6 hrs

Ascend the summit of ‘Clip’ and traverse Craig Wion at the height of the Rhinogydd to the Roman Steps, Llyn Du and Gloyw Lyn.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30hrs
Private transport

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Walk 14 Forest Trails in Coed y Brenin

Grade B
8 miles
Max height: 1,188 ft.
5 hours

A delightful walk in superb forestry surroundings with the opportunity to study the native wildlife. Accompanied by a Woodland Reserve Warden.

Meet at Dragon: 9:15hrs
Private transport

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Walk 15 Bird Watching at Coed Garth Gell *NEW*

Grade C
3 miles
Max height: 650 ft.
3 hrs

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

Meet at Dragon: 12:20hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 16 Rhobell Fawr from Rhydymain *NEW*

Grade A+
10 miles
Max height: 2,400 ft.
6.5 hrs

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: 8:30hrs
Private transport

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Walk 17 Torrent Walk and the Quaker Trail *NEW*

Grade B
9 miles
Max height: 830 ft.
5 hrs

Including historic sites associated with the Quakers prior to their emigration to America in the 17th century, including the place after which the Pennsylvanian town of Bryn Mawr is named.

Meet at Dragon: 8:00hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 18 Hills South of Dolgellau

Grade C+
10 miles
Max height: 380 ft.
5 hrs

Exploring the woods, pastures and rivers of the countryside around Dolgellau. A walk organised in association with the Ramblers Association.

Meet at Dragon: 9:15 hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 19 Cwm Nantcol to Rhinog Fawr *NEW*

Grade A
9 miles
Max height: 2,362 ft.
7 hrs

Ascend to the summit of Rhinog Fawr, descend to the Pistyll Gwyn waterfalls, returning via Bwlch Drws-Ardudwy.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30hrs
Private Transport

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Walk 20 The Bontddu Goldmines

Grade B
6 miles
Max height: 981 ft.
5.5 hours

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: 9:20hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 21 Morfa Harlech and Ynys

Graded C
7 miles
Max height: 131 ft.
4 5 hrs

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

Meet at Dragon: 10:15hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 22 Aran Fawddwy - Linear Route

Grade A
9 miles
Max height: 2,969 ft.
6.5 hrs

A strenuous climb to the summit of Aran Fawddwy with stunning views, followed by a glorious descent to the valley floor. Meet first at Dragon.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30hrs
Start point SH 879 297
Private transport

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Walk 23 Castell y Bere & Abergynolwyn *NEW*

Grade B+
9 miles
Max height: 1,450 ft.
6 hrs

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

Meet at Dragon: 8:20hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 24 Tal-y-Bont to Llanbedr Beer Festival

Grade C
9 miles
Max height: 1,047 ft.
5 hours

Climbing up the wooded valley of the Ysgethin and a visit to Capel Salem before arriving at Llanbedr to enjoy a late afternoon at the Beer Festival (£)

Meet at Dragon: 9:10 hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 25 Rhinog Fach & Y Llethr

Grade A
9 miles
Max height: 2,477 ft.
6 hrs

Covering two spectacular Rhinogydd peaks. A good level of fitness is required for these two strenuous climbs.

Meet at Dragon: 8:50 hrs
Start point SH 633-259
Private transport

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Walk 26 Tal-y-Bont along the Llawlech Ridge *NEW*

Grade B
7 miles
Max height: 1,700 ft.
4 hrs

Following the Ysgethin River to Bwlch y Rhiwgyr (haunt of Highwaymen), on the Llawlech Ridge to Bwlch y Llan & back via Old Barmouth, for a refreshing drink at ‘The Last Inn’.

Meet at Dragon: 9:15hrs
Public transport (£)

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Walk 27 Mystical Swordstone Walk

Grade C
8.5 miles
Max height: 1,440 ft.
6 hrs

Although there is a steep climb out of Barmouth, this becomes a more sloping path past stone circles to the mysterious sword stone.

Meet at Dragon: 10:00 hrs
No transport required

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Walk 28 Cader Idris & Llyn Cau to Dolgellau

Grade A
11 miles
Max height: 2,928 ft.
7 .5 hrs

A strenuous climb to the summit of Cader Idris and back down the ridge to Dolgellau.

Meet at Dragon: 8:30hrs
Private transport

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Walk 29 Tywyn and Bearded Lake *NEW*

Grade B
11 miles
Max height: 1,050 ft.
6 hrs

From Bryn Crug via a station on the Tal y Llyn Railway, walk the ridge with stunning views of the Dyfi Valley to reach the Bearded Lake (named for it’s plant life) and then on to Aberdyfi.

Meet at Dragon: 8:20hrs
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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