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Walk 1304 - Plynlimon from Esteddfa Gurig

Region   Cambrian Mountains
County/Area   Ceredigion
AuthorPeter Lane
Length5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent1100 feet / 333 metres
Grademoderate

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This ascent of Plynlimon, the highest point in mid-Wales, offers superb views and quiet approach paths.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet 213
OS LandrangerSheet 135

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Walk 1102
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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