Cadair Bronwen from Llandrillo
Introduction to Walk 1256
County/Area - Denbighshire
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 9.5 miles / 15.4 km
Ascent - 2435 feet / 738 metres
Grade - moderate
Cadair Brownwen is the highest point in the Berwyn Hills. This Denbighshire walk starts from Llandrillo in the Dee Valley and features a gentle ascent to the summit ridge. The route includes some excellent views and is typical of this part if Mid-Wales. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 255 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 255 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 125 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 125 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
Digital Maps - For more information on digital maps go to Anquet Maps. Digital maps, including Ordnance Survey, Harvey Superwalker and British Mountain Maps, are available for your PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android tablet and phone. | |||
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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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