Section 8 of 21, Cambrian Way
Glyntawe to Llandovery
18.8 miles (30.3 km). About 8 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 846 167. Finish: SN 767 345. 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 1,337 m of climbing and 1,479 m of descent; highest point 801 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Glyntawe.
- Bus stops
- Glyntawe, Field Study Centre, 30 m from the start. Directions SN 846 167Glyntawe, National Show Caves for Wales, 650 m from the start. Directions SN 843 162
- Car parks
- Tafarn-y-Garreg, 430 m from the start. Directions SN 848 171Car park, 640 m from the start. Directions SN 841 163
Getting back
The section finishes at Llandovery. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Llandovery, 420 m from the finish. Directions SN 763 345
- Bus stops
- Ysgol Pantycelyn, 250 m from the finish. Directions SN 766 348Llandovery car park, 300 m from the finish. Directions SN 767 342Llandovery Station, 380 m from the finish. Directions SN 763 345
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: paved or flagged 18%, earth, rock and mud 14%; the rest (66%) isn't recorded.
About 17% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 gates, 9 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 230 m in a kilometre (1 in 4), starting 0.5 miles in.
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