Glasgwm & Aran Fawddwy loop — Snowdonia National Park
Glasgwm & Aran Fawddwy loop — Snowdonia National Park
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Glasgwm & Aran Fawddwy loop — Snowdonia National Park
05:39
15.6km
940m
Hiking
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: June 6, 2024
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.73 km
Glasgwm summit and Llyn y Fign
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6.29 km
Waun Camddwr summit, Aran Fawddwy, Snowdonia National Park
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9.07 km
Summit of Aran Fawddwy
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15.6 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.5 km
1.58 km
463 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.2 km
3.97 km
463 m
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Elevation
Highest point (870 m)
Lowest point (130 m)
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Friday 8 May
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Trail Reviews
A tough solo walk on a circuit of Aran Fawddwy and Glasgwm. These are two of the lesser-appreciated peaks in Eryri (and as a result, were very quiet). Don't be fooled, though. The scenery is often spectacular (and occasionally boggy). I started out fatigued after the previous day on Cadair Berwyn, this was a fitness test! The views in the valley were fantastic, but the cloud set in at about 700 m. Unfortunately I had no views at the top of Aran Fawddwy and the rain was enough to encourage me to buy waterproof trousers for future outings. The route to Glasgwm was extremely boggy and then extremely steep! There is a little llyn near the summit, which must be one of the highest bodies of water in Wales. The descent was more gradual@ and then zig-zagged back to the valley, by which time I was knackered! Thankfully I managed to get some very welcome dinner at The Brigands Inn, Mallwyd, before the drive home. A strenuous route, but well worth it. For best results, choose a dry, clear day.
4 Nuttalls, * Aran Mawddwy 905m * Glasgwm 780m * Waun Camddwr 621m * Gaun y Llwyni 685m