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Barmouth to Penmaenpool Walk

By Dave Roberts   

on June 23, 2013    No ratings yet.

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Barmouth to Penmaenpool Walk

Route Essentials

Route Summary

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

Distance

16.7 km

Ascent

688 m

Time

5

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

Start Location

Barmouth to Penmaenpool

Difficulty

Moderate Walk

Hazards

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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. 

Barmouth to Penmaenpool Walk Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Barmouth to Penmaenpool Walk

On the opposite side of the Mawddach, there’s the easy option of following the Mawddach Trail to Penmaenpool. This route however takes in a much more challenging route along the southern flanks of the wild Rhinogydd instead, following old coach and drover’s routes across ancient passes.

On the way, you’ll pass the famous Clogau Gold Mine – and there really is “gold in them thar hills”. You can then return via the Mawddach Trail to the start.

The Route

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Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Route Start Location: Barmouth to Penmaenpool

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
16.7 km 688 m 5

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

Activivity Type: Moderate 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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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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