Walking Britain Glasgwm from Cwm Cywarch
Introduction to Walk 3055
Nat Park - Snowdonia - Arans Lake Bala
County/Area - Gwynedd
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent - 2375 feet / 720 metres
Time - 4 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
Glasgwm is a wonderful mountain on the Aran Ridge. This walk explores some of the character of this less visited part of Snowdonia and starts from the dramatic valley head at Cwm Cywarch. The initial section of the route gain height quickly and from the summit of Glasgwm you can enjoy a view over large parts of Snowdonia. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL23 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL23 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 124 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 124 | 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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