The Ardudwy Way

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The Ardudwy Way Details

The Ardudwy Way  is a little known multiday path that crosses the western side of the Rhinogydd from Barmouth in the south to Llandecwyn in the north. Either complete it on it’s own or use it in order to create a loop when traversing the peaks.

The Route  starts off in Barmouth and heads straight up into the hills and over a high pass at Bwlch y Rhiwgyr and down to the next village of Tal-y-bont.

Either descend to the village or take the bridleway past Llyn Erddyn and onto the old coach road and Pont Scethin, a bridge over the Afon Ysgethin. Ahead on the hillside is the remains of a coaching inn – Tynewydd.

The route continues by skirting the hill of Moelfre and into Cwm Nantcol and then across another coach bridge at Pont Pen-y-bont. A final hilly section and you can descend to Harlech from here, or continue on the final wildest section.

The final section is across remote terrain, and mirrors the toughest Rhinog terrain to the east. The highlight of this section is the stone circle on Bryn Cader Faner, worth a short detour. Finally descend to Llyn Tecwyn Isaf and Uchaf before ending the journey at Llandecwyn.

Further, more detailed information is available:

Southern Section

Central Section

Northern Section

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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