Coed Tynybedw & the Ystwyth valley.

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Overview

From start point in Coed Tynybedw near Pontrhydygroes the route ascends on waymarked forestry trails to a viewpoint. After descent it goes on N side of Afon Ystwyth past old mine workings & Grogwynion Nature Reserve to cross the river on a footbridge. The return to the start is on forestry tracks & paths.

Saturday, 16 August 2025

Meeting time:: 9:45 am
Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:15 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

As car park at walk start point is small please try to car share at Council Offices Car park if possible.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SN 59500 80801
Nearest postcode:: SY23 3TX
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Meeting time:: 9:45 am

Council offices Car park, Aberystwyth

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 69499 71701
Nearest postcode:: SY23 4BJ
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Start time:: 10:30 am

NRW Forestry car park at Coed Tynybedw, just after the sawmill on the minor road from Pont Llanafan to Pontrhydygroes. Please car share at Council offices car park beforehand if possible because space is limited.

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