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The Slate trail from Cwm Penmachno to Llan Ffestiniog

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Overview

BOOKING ESSENTIAL 

A strenuous walk, local grade B.

Possibly the wildest part of the slate trail.

 

Monday, 17 June 2024
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:
690m / 2264ft
Type:
linear

Times, starting point and transport arrangements have not been finalised.

The walk includes Cwm Cyfal nature reserve, a lake, waterfalls and a short detour to a hillfort. Also the  remains of Rhiwbach slate quarry- large enough to have had it's own school!

The terrain includes remote (and boggy)moorland, steep ascents and descents.

Starting point

Grid reference:
HU 20715 67639
Nearest postcode:
ZE2 9PW
what3words:
softened.lightness.simpleton
Start time:
9:00 am

PLEASE CONTACT THE WALK LEADER FOR ACTUAL STARTING POINT AND WALK DETAILS

Finishing point

Grid reference:
NC 22611 13827
Nearest postcode:
IV27 4HH
what3words:
stormed.quilting.richest
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm

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