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Walk 2302 - Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorLou Johnson
Length8.0 miles / 13 km
Ascent2170 feet / 658 metres
Grademoderate

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This out and back walk to the summit of Arenig Fawr offers excellent views southern Snowdonia. Starting from Arenig near Llyn Celyn, the route offers good walking. Passing Llyn Arenig Fawr the ascent is relatively easy. Descent mainly follows the outward route on good 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 OL18
OS LandrangerSheet 124

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 3038
Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

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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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