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Slate Valleys Path – Cwm Ratgoed

By Dave Roberts   

on November 21, 2011    5/5 (1)

Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Slate Valleys Path – Cwm Ratgoed

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

6.23 km

Ascent

187 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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Slate Valleys Path – Cwm Ratgoed Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Slate Valleys Path – Cwm Ratgoed

Another of the Slate Trail walks near Corris. This one is in Cwm Ratgoed with the hills of Maesglase high above.

Difficulties:
Activity Type: Walks Trail or Fell Runs —-Easy Walk
Submitted by: daveroberts

The Route is a short route along Cwm Ratgoed a few kilometres north of Corris in South Snowdonia.

The link to more information is here – http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/slate_valleys_paths-93.aspx

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
6.23 km 187 m

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

Activivity Type: Easy Walk, Trail or Fell Runs

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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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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1 thought on “Slate Valleys Path – Cwm Ratgoed”

  1. Rita

    This is a great walk visiting old mine buildings, also lovely fauna around. It’s also possible to go slightly off track and visit some of the old mine workings.

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