Glasgwm & Llyn y Fign

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Overview

A varied walk on moorland tracks, through partially felled forest & over rough hillsides, climbing to the 774 metre summit of Glasgwm & the nearby Llyn y Fign. An easy descent to Bwlch y Fign is followed by an exhilarating walk along a broad ridge & a steep , grassy descent to the start.

Saturday, 13 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 4:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: circular

PLEASE CONTACT LEADER TO BOOK A PLACE & PLEASE CAR SHARE IF POSSIBLE. This is a joint walk with Meirionnydd Ramblers.

Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SH 80200 17001
Nearest postcode:: LL40 2SA
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Small car park at Bwlch Oerddrws. (Free)

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