Golden Diffwys, Eddy Scott

Grid Reference SH662186

Total ascent 3,045feet (928m)

Remains of the Welsh goal mining industry are among the highlights of this circular walk which reaches the rounded summit of Diffwys, the peak which dominates the north side of the Mawddach Estuary. Gold and manganese mining flourished in this area with the route passing the Clogau Mine which was once the richest in the Dolgellau area and is still a well known name. The walk starts at the Farchynys car park at Bontddu and follows a woodland path up to Figra Bridge and mine, Clogau and then towards Cwym Mynach ascending steeply via old manganese workings to the trig point. The more gentle, grassy descent along a section of the Cambrian Way returns via the old mail coach track from Harlech to Dolgellau.