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A Ramble up Gwaunceste Hill and Cwm Cest in the Radnor Forest

By Dave Roberts   

on August 12, 2015    No ratings yet.

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A Ramble up Gwaunceste Hill and Cwm Cest in the Radnor Forest

Route Essentials

Route Summary

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

12.18 km

Ascent

326 m

Time

4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Llanfigangel Nant Melan

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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A Ramble up Gwaunceste Hill and Cwm Cest in the Radnor Forest Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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A Ramble up Gwaunceste Hill and Cwm Cest in the Radnor Forest

A steady walk around the rolling hills to the south of New Radnor to Gwaunceste Hill and the ancient byways through Cwm Cest.

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Llanfigangel Nant Melan

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
12.18 km 326 m 4 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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