Section 17 of 21, Cambrian Way
Cwm Bychan to Maentwrog
10 miles (16.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: SH 646 315. Finish: SH 664 405. 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 842 m of climbing and 1,000 m of descent; highest point 624 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Cwm Bychan.
- Car parks
- Car park, 80 m from the start. Directions SH 645 314Car park, 500 m from the start. Directions SH 641 314
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: Tygwyn station, 5.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Maentwrog. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 70 m from the finish. Directions SH 665 406Bus stop, 120 m from the finish. Directions SH 664 404Capel Maentwrog Isaf, 250 m from the finish. Directions SH 665 407
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 13%; the rest (31%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 3 kissing gates, 7 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 177 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), from the start.
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