Coed y Brenin Trail Runs – Half Marathon Waymarked Trail
Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 21.7 km | 759 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start and Finish:
Facilities:
none noted
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.
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Craig y Ganllwyd - 1.9km
- Hafod-fraith - 2.2km
- Moel Gwynfynydd - 2.4km
- Bryn Merllyn - 2.7km
- Craig Aberserw - 2.8km
Places Nearby
- Penrhos Bothy - 3.5km
- Llyn Hywel Wild Camp - 6.0km
- Llyn Morwynion Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Du (Rhinog Fawr) Wild Camp - 7.3km
- Llyn Twr Glas Wild Camp - 8.2km
Routes Nearby
- Rhedfa Sarn Helen – Snowdonia and Coed y Brenin Trail Running - 0.0km
- Cefndeuddwr Trail - 0.0km
- Gain Waterfall Trail - 0.0km
- The Glasdir Copper Trail - 0.0km
- Coed y Brenin Volcano Trail - 0.0km
- Coed y Brenin Trail Runs – Goldrush Waymarked Trail - 0.1km
- The Beast of Coed y Brenin Mountain Bike Route - 0.7km
- Yr Afon Green Mountain Bike Route - 0.7km
Accommodation Nearby:
- Snowdonia Cabin - 5.1km
- Nook Snowdonia - 24.7km
- Summit to Savour - 25.3km
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 26.5km
- Ty Beic Holiday Cottages - 27.6km
Campsites Nearby:
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 26.5km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 29.5km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 30.6km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 33.6km
- Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite - 33.6km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 15.4km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 29.5km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 29.5km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 29.7km
- The Royal Oak Hotel - 30.3km
Other Businesses Nearby:
- Snowdonia Cabin - 5.1km
- Tŷ Te Cadair Tea Room - 15.4km
- Summit to Savour - 25.3km
- Breese Adventures - 27.9km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 29.5km
Coed y Brenin Trail Runs – Half Marathon Waymarked Trail Details
Coed y Brenin in Snowdonia is best known for its excellent mountain biking facilities, but has hosted the popular Trail Marathon Wales for the last few years. With this trail, you can follow the half-marathon route from the Visitor Centre across the Mawddach, Afon Wen and a sadistic and punishing climb to end! All that along a mix of forestry tracks, paths and a few minor roads.
Just what you need from a trail run.
This mid-length 14km trail run from the Visitor Centre in Snowdonia has plenty of ascent and interest as it climbs and descends between valleys, waterfalls and mine workings. Follow the GR waymarks as noted at the link below.
GPX File for illustrative purposes.
For more information, and up to date information on any closures click here – Half Marathon to download the guide from the Run Coed y Brenin website.
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