Walking Britain Plynlimon from Esteddfa Gurig
Introduction to Walk 1304
Region - Cambrian Mountains
County/Area - Ceredigion
Author - Peter Lane
Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km
Ascent - 1100 feet / 333 metres
Time - 3 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
This ascent of Plynlimon, the highest point in mid-Wales, offers superb views and quiet approach paths. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers. Travel restrictions for exercise in Wales and Scotland will be lifted in early July.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 213 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 213 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 135 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 135 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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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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