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Walk 2498 - Gorllwyn circuit, Elan Valley

Region   Cambrian Mountains
County/Area   Powys
AuthorPaul Gasson
Length6.8 miles / 11 km
Ascent1430 feet / 433 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This walk explores the wild and remote plateau above the Elan Valley in Mid Wales. It is a walk for the lover of solitude and huge skies, and demands good navigational skills, being virtually devoid of paths in what has been referred to as the Green Desert of Wales, with considerable justification.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 200
OS LandrangerSheet 147

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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Plynlimon from Esteddfa Gurig
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Walk 2048 - 18.2 miles / 29.1 km away
Craig-y-Pistyll, Cambrian Mountains
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km

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Grade - moderate
Length - 9.0 miles / 14.6 km

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Llanfrynach and Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal
Grade - moderate
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Brecon & Pen-y-Van
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km

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The Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

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Pen y Fan from Cwmgwdi near Brecon
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km

Walk 2645 - 24.6 miles / 39.4 km away
Fan Gyhirych & Fan Bwlch Chwyth, Fforest Fawr
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

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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Cambrian Mountains
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