Defynnog to Fforest Fach and Crai. Please register with walk leader.

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Overview

Join me for a walk in the hills above Defynnog.

Start 10am Defynnog

Grid reference: SN 92613 27818

Nearest postcode: LD3 8SE

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Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 426.7m / 1400ft
Type:: circular

Website:: https://www.cardifframblers.org.uk/walks

Local Grade: B

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 92613 27818
Nearest postcode:: LD3 8SE
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Defynnog

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