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Aberystwyth Group

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

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 lakes in the hills 6 miles E of Aberystwyth is a locally well known area for walking & cycling. This route starts from the car park area near Llyn Pendam then descends down to the village of Cwmsymlog ascends out of the village & back down to Cwmerfyn. Both these places were once areas where Lead, Zinc, Copper & silver were mined in earlier times. From Cwmerfyn the route ascends up a track to Llyn Rhosgoch, then past another lake Llyn Blaenmelindwr & via forestry tracks & paths over Mynydd March to the final largest of the lakes Llyn Craigypistyll which supplies domestic water to the areas W of there. Thence forestry tracks back to the start.

Saturday, 21 October 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:45 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6km / 6.6mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 71000 83901
Nearest postcode:
SY23 3HA
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Start time:
10:00 am

Llyn Pendam car park

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