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Circuit of Foel Offrwm then the Old Precipice Walk. (Contact Leader).

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Overview

Two nice walks either side of lunch. The first is a circuit of Foel Offrwm which is a rocky hill overlooking Dolgellau, with an optional ascent to its summit & fine views over the Mawddach valley & Dolgellau. Back to the car park for lunch then The Old Precipice walk which was set up in Victorian times & also gives good views over the Mawddach valley.  (Optional refreshments after the walk at TH's cafe in Dolgellau).

Saturday, 13 April 2024
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The car park is on the road twix Dolgellau & Llanfachreth & is free with toilets.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 74600 21101
Nearest postcode:
LL40 2NG
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Start time:
10:00 am

Moderately large car park free of charge on Left side of road as you descend after the top of the hill.

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