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We are the Aberystwyth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

A linear walk on the south side of the scenic Mawddach estuary.  From the start point near Capel seion bus stop the walk rises sharply through woodland alongside the scenic Arthog waterfalls to emerge across the packhorse bridge at Llys Bradwen & on through fields to the very scenic Cregennen lakes.  A sharp ascent with some easy scrambling brings the route to the ridge of Pared y Cefn Hir with more great views of the estuary & the Cadair Idris ridge ( a lower level alternative is available). From the ridge the path descends back down to the lower level route & down through woodland to join the Mawddach trail just before Penmaenpool & thence onward to Dolgellau. 

Saturday, 9 August 2025
Meeting time:
7:25 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
4:50 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

Initial T2 bus from stand 4 at Aberystwyth dept at 0735 arr Dolgellau 0855 for the 0903 G21 bus to Arthog.   For the return bus from Dolgellau to Aberystwyth the T2 buses dept at 1502 & 1702. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Accessible by public transport

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SN 58500 81701
Nearest postcode:
SY23 1NY
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Meeting time:
7:25 am

Aberystwyth Bus station

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 64499 14601
Nearest postcode:
LL39 1YU
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Start time:
9:20 am

Capel Seion Bus Stop Arthog.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SH 72999 17601
Nearest postcode:
LL40 1NS
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Estimated finish time:
4:50 pm

Dolgellau.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking