Direct Walk up Yr Eifl from Llithfaen
By Dave Roberts
on August 18, 2015 5/5 (3)
Posted in Europe, Llyn Peninsula, Wales
Direct Walk up Yr Eifl from Llithfaen
Further Details
Route Summary:
Probably the best walk you can complete in just over an hour in North Wales (if you’re fast!)
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
3.41 km | 268 m | 1hr 30min |
Activivity Type: Moderate Walk
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Pub (Y Fic) and shop in Llithfaen a well as a cafe down in Nant Gwrtheyrn.
Hazards
Some steep ground on this route.
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Parking :
Free parking at the start – usually no problems parking.
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Direct Walk up Yr Eifl from Llithfaen
While we’ve already got a perfectly good walk across the three peaks of Yr Eifl, we thought it was worth adding this more direct route. This route takes a beeline from the carpark, quite directly to the summit and is enough to fill an hour or two on an afternoon, depending on your level of fitness. Whil we descened the same way, you could just as esily descend to Bwlch yr Eifl to the north west, or towards Tre’r Ceiri to the south east.
1 From the car park, cross the road and head in an easterly direction, rather than the direction suggested by the signpost which takes you further south than you need to go. If you do follow this, then there are so many paths criss-crossing the moorland that it’s easy enough to take one of the paths back towards the main track.
2 The path climbs gently initially, and the track is wide and easy to follow.
3 After just under 1km, the path starts to steepen, and while the going is excellent, it is a proper mountain path and requires the usual care. It can be unclear from a distance where the path continues, as the heather is deep, but it’s always easy to follow. If you find the path’s not clear and distinct, you’ve most certainly lost it.
4 Finally, the path pulls up for the final 100m or so of ascent, a bit more steeply. The summit soon appears to your right, clearly marked by a large 4 on top of the trig point. We haven’t a clue what this 4 stands for.
5 Enjoy the view! It’s extensive, and being so close to the sea you feel much higher than 564m. Views extend down the Llyn Peninsula and into Snowdonia, as well as a bird’s eye view into Tre’r Ceiri across the valley.
6 Descend the way you came – with the descent not being totally obvious. If you look at the cairn below with the H to the left, then the descent path can be found by passing the left of the trig point as seen below and the path is found clearly once you’re off the rocks. Someone’s even gone to the effort of putting little stone stacks along the path.
If you still feel energetic, then you can always pop down to Nant Gwrtheyrn along the Coastal Path to visit the cafe. However, remember that you’ll be starting off at 300m and descending to sea level, so it’ll be more of an excursion than Yr Eifl!
Dave Roberts
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Routes Nearby
- Walk up Yr Eifl, Mynydd Gwaith and Tre’r Ceiri from Llithfaen - 1.0km
- Circular Route on the Wales Coast Path – Trwyn-y-tal from Trefor. - 3.9km
- Porthdinllaen marine walk on the Llyn Peninsula - 5.8km
- Gyrn Goch and Gyrn Ddu Llyn Peninsula Walk - 6.4km
- Bwlch Mawr and Gyrn Ddu Circular Walk from Clynnog - 8.2km
Accommodation Nearby:Â
- Gors-lŵyd Cottage - 0.8km
- The Black Boy Inn - 22.6km
- Snowdonia Bunkhouse - 23.2km
- Summit to Savour - 23.8km
- Nook Snowdonia - 28.4km
Campsites Nearby:
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 30.6km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 32.7km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 36.8km
- Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite - 36.8km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 41.3km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:Â
- The Black Boy Inn - 22.6km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 31.5km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 32.7km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 32.7km
- Cynllwyd Cafe – Llyn Crafnant - 42.0km
Other Businesses Nearby:Â
- The Black Boy Inn - 22.6km
- Snowdonia Bunkhouse - 23.2km
- Summit to Savour - 23.8km
- Snowdon Events - 28.2km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 31.5km
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