The Ardudwy Way
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Route Summary:
| Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
| 36.71 km | 1323 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start and Finish:
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.
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Garn - 0.8km
- Ffridd Gorllwyn - 1.5km
- Fegla Fawr - 2.1km
- Mynydd Egryn South Top - 2.7km
- Bryngwyn - 3.2km
Places Nearby:
- Rhiw Gwredydd Cader Idris Wild Camp - 8.1km
- Llyn y Gadair Wild Camp - 9.8km
- Cadair Idris - 10.3km
- Llyn Hywel Wild Camp - 12.1km
- Rhinogydd - 12.7km
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:
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Hi guys,
is wild camping an option on the Ardudwy Way?
I will spend 8 days hiking in Northern Wales in August. My plan was to walk from Conwy to Barmouth. Well I am not sure which is the better option:
1. Cambrian Way from Conwy to Barmouth
or rather
2. Eryri Way from Conwy to Penrhyndeudraeth + Ardudwy Way from Llandecwyn to Barmouth?
Which route would you guys recommend? I am quite experienced in hiking and wild camping but I have not been to the Welsh mountains yet.
Many thanks from Germany!
Cheers,
Bastian