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Garw Fechan Valley

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Overview

The walk starts along the Garw Fechan river to an attractive waterfall. We then circle around the Garw Forest, and open country above the Llynfi valley, back to the start.

Regards,

Ian

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Sunday, 9 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.9km / 8.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Meeting point : Street parking on Garwfechan Road, Pont-y-Rhyl.

Limited parking, please car share where possible.

Directions : From the M4 Junction 36, take the exit signed Bryncethin. Bear left at the lights, A4064 Pontycymer. At Tylagwyn, turn left onto the minor road that leads to Pont-y-Rhyl.

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Grid reference:
SS 90491 89777
Nearest postcode:
CF32 8BJ
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Start time:
10:00 am

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