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Maesglase and Waun Oer

By Dave Roberts   

on August 4, 2011    No ratings yet.

Posted as a walk in – Cader Idris and Nearby Hills, Europe, Snowdonia National Park, Wales

Maesglase and Waun Oer

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

15.01 km

Ascent

518 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Hard Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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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. 

Maesglase and Waun Oer Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Maesglase and Waun Oer

Despite the proximity of the much busier Cadair Idris, these are rarely walked hills, though anyone who’s been along the A470 will have been impressed with the aspect they display to the drivers.

The experience for the walker though, is rather more sedate, being a bimbly walk with no real difficulties over a terrain that’s more peak district in places than Snowdonia.

Distance, Ascent and Time 16.5km, 800m ascent. 5 hours

OS Map Required OS Explorer 23, Landranger 124, BMC Snowdonia South

Difficulties Route finding off path.

Start/ End  Bwlch Oerddrws (A470) to Dinas Mawddwy

Facilities Parking at start. Pubs in Dinas Mawddwy.

Public Transport Very irregular bus services (e.g. Weds/Sat!)

The Route To Follow…

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
15.01 km 518 m

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

Activivity Type: Hard Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

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.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather

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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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