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Drygarn Fawr From Caban Coch Reservoir

By Dave Roberts   

on May 18, 2016    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Cambrian Mountains and Mid Wales, Europe, Wales

Drygarn Fawr From Caban Coch Reservoir

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Remote walk to Drygarn Fawr in Mid Wales.

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

Distance

12.89 km

Ascent

400 m

Time

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

Start Location

Caban Coch Reservoir

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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Drygarn Fawr From Caban Coch Reservoir

This is a short route, but takes you to the highest point in the Elenydd, Drygarn Fawr at 641m in height.

The going isn’t easy, with some off path navigation and peat bogs to negotiate.  At least there are a few huge cairns on the summit that make it easier to find in mist.

In light of it’s isolated position, the views are extensive. From the Preseli to the Beacons and then towards Pumlumon and the hills of Southern Snowdonia on a good day.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Remote walk to Drygarn Fawr in Mid Wales.

This walk includes the Washi of Drygarn Fawr

This walk includes the Hewitt of Drygarn Fawr

This walk includes the Nuttall of Drygarn Fawr

Route Start Location: Caban Coch Reservoir

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
12.89 km 400 m

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

Activivity Type: Moderate Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

None nearby, but all the usual facilities in nearby Rhayadr.

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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Weather Forecast:

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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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