Circular Walk from Machynlleth.

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Overview

A circular walk in the hills to the South of the town. From the start point in the Plas Car Park the path ascends up a flat rocky in parts path to reach Llyn Glanmerin . Return via steepish grassy path passing near the golf course.

Saturday, 21 February 2026

Start time:: 10:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

Initial T2 bus depts from stand 4 at Aberystwyth bus station at 0935 arr Machynlleth approx 1020. Return buses dept Machynlleth at 37 mins past the hour. If you are parking in the Plas car park a £3 fee is payable. PLEASE CONTACT LEADER IF USING BUS AS LIMITED NUMBERS.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SH 74539 00481
Nearest postcode:: SY20 8JU
what3words:: riddle.cooks.trudges

Start time:: 10:20 am

Plas Car Park

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