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Llantysilio Mountain Walk from Rhewl

By Dave Roberts   

on November 22, 2011    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Clwydian Range and Dee Valley, Denbighshire, Europe, Wales

Llantysilio Mountain Walk from Rhewl

Route Essentials

Route Summary

A short walk from Rhewl neear Llangollen along the Clwydian Way Trail to the bwlch on Llantysilio Mountain. You could easily extend the walk to Moel y Gamelin or Moel Morfydd.

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

Distance

5.3 km

Ascent

327 m

Time

2 hours

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

Start Location

Rhewl, near Llangollen

Difficulty

Easy Walk

Hazards

None of note.

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Llantysilio Mountain Walk from Rhewl

A walk in the southern Clwydian Range that can easily be extended to ascend either of the peak either side of the pass at this walk’s highest point.

The Route A steep but easy route that strangely enough misses out the summits on the hills and instead ascends a pass and then back again.

You can download an excellent leaflet and map at the link below for full details of this walk and two more short routes in the town.

More Information

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

A short walk from Rhewl neear Llangollen along the Clwydian Way Trail to the bwlch on Llantysilio Mountain. You could easily extend the walk to Moel y Gamelin or Moel Morfydd.

Route Start Location: Rhewl, near Llangollen

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
5.3 km 327 m 2 hours

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

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

The Sun Inn in Rhewl is at the start of the walk – you’ll need to checkout their FB page for opening hours.

Hazards

None of note.

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 :

Limited.

Public Transport:

Buses to Llangollen.

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Weather Forecast:

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Guidebooks:

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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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