Section 11 of 21, Cambrian Way
Claerddu to Ponterwyd
14.8 miles (23.8 km). About 6 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 792 686. Finish: SN 749 808. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On section 9 (Llandovery to Ty'n-y-cornel), not this one. The details are on its page.
Up and down
About 869 m of climbing and 1,068 m of descent; highest point 561 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Claerddu.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Devil's Bridge / Pontarfynach station (heritage railway), 9.9 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Ponterwyd. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 20 m from the finish. Directions SN 749 808Maes yr Awel, 200 m from the finish. Directions SN 751 807George Borrow Hotel, 410 m from the finish. Directions SN 746 805
Planning the Cambrian Way
- Planning the whole trail: cambrianway.org.uk.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: Walking the Cambrian Way (Cicerone).
What to expect
Underfoot: earth, rock and mud 35%, paved or flagged 21%, gravel and tracks 15%; the rest (24%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 4 gates, 8 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 173 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 11.6 miles in.
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