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A Walk from Penrhyndeudraeth to Llyn Mair

By Dave Roberts   

on September 27, 2012    No ratings yet.

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A Walk from Penrhyndeudraeth to Llyn Mair

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

6.96 km

Ascent

258 m

Time

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

Start Location

Difficulty

Easy Walk

Hazards

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A Walk from Penrhyndeudraeth to Llyn Mair Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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A Walk from Penrhyndeudraeth to Llyn Mair

This walk starts at the Ffestiniog Railway Station at Penrhyndeudraeth and follows easy forestry paths all the way to Llyn Mair, a pleasant little lake near Tan y Bwch station. There’s a decent little cafe at the Tan y Bwlch Station as well.

You can walk this walk in either direction and catch the train back to the start, timetables can be seen here.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
6.96 km 258 m

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

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

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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Recommended Maps: 

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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