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Overview

Strenuous mountain hike taking in peaks around the Grwyne Fawr reservoir including Pen y Gadair , Waun Fach, Twyn Talycefyn and Bal Mawr. A long hike but with gradual ascents/descents. Booking only and experienced fit mountain walkers only. ,W3W: zeal.earmarked.guess If bad weather is forecast please check the group website (fodramblers.org.uk) to confirm that the walk is going ahead
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
25.7km / 16.0mi
Ascent:
792.5m / 2600ft
Type:
circular
Website:
https://fodramblers.org.uk/programme/listing/?id=1488

Starting point

Grid reference:
SO 26720 25151
Nearest postcode:
NP7 7LY
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Start time:
9:30 am

Pont Cadwgan, Forestry Car Park (NP7 7LY

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