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Walk 3017 - Aran Benllyn & Aran Fawddwy from Llanuwchllyn

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorLou Johnson
Length10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent3315 feet / 1005 metres
Grademoderate/hard

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Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy are both included in this southern Snowdonia walk from Llanuwchllyn. A linear route, the approach follows the ridge to one of the highest mountains in Wales. Route finding is generally easy but this walk is best saved for a fine day to enjoy the excellent views.

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 OL23
OS LandrangerSheet 125

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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Rhobell Fawr and Ddualt from near Rhydymain
Grade - moderate
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km

Walk 3038 - 6.7 miles / 10.6 km away
Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn
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Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

Walk 2551 - 7.0 miles / 11.2 km away
Rhobell Fawr from near Rhydymain
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Length - 5.3 miles / 8.5 km

Walk 1190 - 7.2 miles / 11.6 km away
Aran Fawddwy from Cwm Cywarch
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km

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Glasgwm from Cwm Cywarch
Grade - moderate
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km

Walk 1107 - 9.2 miles / 14.8 km away
Waun Oer and Maesglase
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 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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