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Thursday, 7 July 2022
Moderate 6 miles / 9.7 km
This walk is a figure of eight. The first part is the Precipice walk. We start beside the lovely Llyn Cynwch with wonderful views of Cadair Idris and then down the Mawddach Estuary towards Barmouth. This leg is approximately 3.3 miles with a total ascent of 446 feet. We will return to the carpark area for lunch. Then there is a choice to do the second leg of this walk or your own thing. The second leg circumnavigates Moel Offrwm with an option to go to the summit where there is a hill fort. The views are towards Rhobell Fawr and the Aran range. This leg is approximately 2.5 miles with total ascent 336 feet. To the summit (optional) is a further 0.75 miles with 650 feet of ascent. Zone D.
Gatacre Playing fields car park.
Precipice walk car park near Dolgellau. Please arrive by 10.15 for a 10.30 start.
This is a circular walk
Jane Hudson is also joint walk leader. 01691 780764 mobile 07507 636078
This is one of hundreds of Ramblers group walks for all ages and abilities every week - all led by our experienced walk leaders. You’re welcome to join us on any of our walks to see if the Ramblers is for you. Then, once you’ve enjoyed the views, fun, exhilaration and good company, it’s just a case of becoming a member.
Do make sure you're fit enough and have the right footwear and clothing for the walk you want to do, though. You can contact the group or leader if in doubt.