Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Pen y Bryniau

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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Pen y Bryniau

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Cadair Berwyn Summit – Pistyll Rhaeadr loop from Pen y Bryniau

06:53

22.2km

790m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve

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