The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.
Situated somewhat apart from the other major peaks of Snowdonia, the 854 metre Arenig Fawr dominates the surrounding moorland. The paths, though steep in places, make for a relatively easy ascent, aided by the fact that the starting point is already at 1100 feet! Our route sets out on a quiet lane which it soon leaves to follow a stony track up to Llyn Arenig Fawr, lying beneath the impressive crags of the mountain. A path continues steeply up beside the crags, soon leaving the lake far below. Then a steady climb across grass and boulders leads to the ridge and thence to the summit cairn and trig point, with extensive views in all directions. There is also a memorial here to the crewmen of a US B17 bomber which crashed on the summit in 1943. We descend steeply to pick up an easy track before re-joining the lane for a short walk back to the start.
Group grade B+
Layby at the junction of the A4212 with the B4391
