Linear Walk in the Cambrian mountains.

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Overview

A modeately strenuous linear walk across the lonely Cambrian mountains from Eisteddfa Gurig to Nant yr Arian via Pumlumon, Y Garn & Hirnant. The route goes along various types of tracks & open hillside scrub with 1 stile & 3 stream crossings.

Wednesday, 13 August 2025

Meeting time:: 8:45 am
Start time:: 9:20 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 660m / 2165ft
Type:: linear

If possible use meeting point in Aberystwyth for car sharing arrangements. The cars will take walkers to the finish point at Nant yr Arian where the 0930 X47 bus then takes walkers to the Start point at Eisteddfa Gurig Grid ref SN 798841. SPACES ON WALK LIMITED TO 20 , SO PLEASE CONTACT LEADER TO BOOK A PLACE.

Features

Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SN 59500 80701
Nearest postcode:: SY23 3TX
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Meeting time:: 8:45 am

Council Offices car park.

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 71800 81201
Nearest postcode:: SY23 3AB
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Start time:: 9:20 am

Bwlch Nantyrarian lay-by next to A44.

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SN 71799 81001
Nearest postcode:: SY23 3AB
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Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Nantyrarian.

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