Walk up Drygarn Fawr a Rhiwnant from Dolgoch Hostel
By Dave Roberts
on January 16, 2018 No ratings yet.
Posted as a walk in – Cambrian Mountains and Mid Wales, Europe, Wales
Walk up Drygarn Fawr a Rhiwnant from Dolgoch Hostel
Route Essentials
Route Summary
Tough walk from Dolgoch hostel across to Caban Coch Reservoir and back again.
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
30.91 kmAscent
1018 mTime
8 hours for a fit walker!Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Dolgoch Hostel
Difficulty
Strenuous Walk
Hazards
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River crossings, boggy and tough navigation.
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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.
Walk up Drygarn Fawr a Rhiwnant from Dolgoch Hostel Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Walk up Drygarn Fawr a Rhiwnant from Dolgoch Hostel
This Mid Wales Walk from the Dolgoch Hostel goes over the highest point in the Elenydd, Drygarn Fawr at 645m and then down into the Claerwen valley, a major tributary of the Elan valley. It descends the Devil’s Staircase into the Irfon valley on way out and returns to Dolgoch Hostel over Drum Nantygorlan.
The walk involves a number of re-ascents and you’ll be committed to complete this 30km yomp with little option to cut it down. Returning to the start from the Elan Valley would involve a circuitous taxi journey!
For a free route map – visit the following link. Drygarn Fawr a Rhiwnant downloadable pdf map and guide.
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Tough walk from Dolgoch hostel across to Caban Coch Reservoir and back again.
This walk includes the Washi of Drygarn Fawr
This walk includes the Hewitt of Drygarn FawrThis walk includes the Nuttall of Drygarn FawrRoute Start Location: Dolgoch Hostel
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
30.91 km | 1018 m | 8 hours for a fit walker! |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Strenuous Walk
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Hostel at start
Hazards
River crossings, boggy and tough navigation.
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 :
There are minor roads nearby but no parking at th hostel.
Public Transport:
By train Llanwrtyd (Taxi from station – Owen’s Taxis 07951 804958)
By bus Tregaron (Taxi from Tregaron – Caron Taxis 01974 298652)
More info on Dolgoch Hostel.