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Walk 1315 - Drosgl and Gyrn Wigau from Rachub

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorPaul Gasson
Length7.5 miles / 12.2 km
Ascent2250 feet / 682 metres
Grademoderate

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This Snowdonia walk explores some of the less frequented summits in the northwest part of this mountainous area. The start is the small village of Rachub, which lies close to the A5. Note that navigation is difficult in poor visibility so avoid this walk in poor weather.


 

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 OL17
OS LandrangerSheet 115

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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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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