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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

Overview

The route heads up through woodland past the scenic waterfall of Rhaedr Ddu then continues to emerge onto open moorland near the ruins of Cefn Coch gold mine. Then a reasonably level section before descending towards Llanelltyd on a scenic path that used to be used by the monks of the nearby Cymer Abbey. After crossing the Afon Mawddach on the old road bridge a short uphill followed by a sharp descent brings the route into Dolgellau where if time allows an optional cafe visit is possible

Saturday, 4 October 2025
Meeting time:
7:30 am
Start time:
9:20 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

There is an initial bus journey from Aberystwyth on the T2 service dept at 0735 stand 4 arr Ganllwyd at 0920.  The return T2 bus journey from Dolgellau depts at 1502 from Eldon Square arr Aberystwyth 1625. 

Features

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

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SN 58499 81601
Nearest postcode:
SY23 1LH
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outnumber.printers.subsystem
Meeting time:
7:30 am

Stand 4 Aberystwyth Bus Station.

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 72600 24301
Nearest postcode:
LL40 2TF
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shielding.humidity.nesting
Start time:
9:20 am

Ganllwyd near car park & toilets.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SH 72773 17781
Nearest postcode:
LL40 1PY
what3words:
composts.peach.opposites
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Dolgellau, Eldon Square.

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