Route Information for Aran Fawddwy and Glasgwm

The total ascent is 1075 meters. Allow 4.5 hours to complete this 13.71km route.

Number Description OS Grid Park in Cwm Cywarch on grass at junction with 2 lane-ends SH85351846 1 Walk 250m N up road to signed start of path SH85271870 2 Ascend path NE to col between Waun Goch and Drysgol SH87462052 3 Ascend N turning NNW on path to gain the W shoulder of Drysgol SH86992130 4 Follow fence W on W ridge of Drysgol SH86562126 5 Follow fence W onto Drws Bach ridge SH86262133 6 Ascend NNW to path junction (note stile) near SW top of Aran Fawddwy SH85942203 7 Continue NE to summit of Aran Fawddwy (2500ft+) SH86272241 8 Return SW to stile SH85942203 9 Continue SW on path by fence to first path junction. SH85522160 10 Continue SSW turning SW on path by fence to second path junction. SH85032082 11 Continue SW on path by fence to bend SH84262013 12 Head W on path to third junction, with right of way. SH83942012 13 Ascend SSW on track beside fence to Glasgwm (2500ft+) SH83691944 14 Passing E of Llyn y Fign, walk S on path, later joining another fence SH83641828 15 Descend SE to col with crags to your left SH84041794 16 Follow path E bending around base of crags SH84461798 17 Descend old mine road ENE past house to ford SH85261833 18 Cross stepping stones to lane and return to start SH85351846

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