Section 9 of 21, Cambrian Way
Llandovery to Ty'n-y-cornel
15.9 miles (25.6 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 767 345. Finish: SN 750 534. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. The riverside path near Rhandirmwyn is closed by erosion and a fallen tree; the diversion uses the byway near Coleg Elidyr. Source: cambrianway.org.uk.
Up and down
About 820 m of climbing and 565 m of descent; highest point 322 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Llandovery.
- Station
- Llandovery, 420 m from the start. Directions SN 763 345
- Bus stops
- Ysgol Pantycelyn, 250 m from the start. Directions SN 766 348Llandovery car park, 300 m from the start. Directions SN 767 342Llandovery Station, 380 m from the start. Directions SN 763 345
- Car parks
- Car park, 130 m from the start. Directions SN 766 344Car park, 270 m from the start. Directions SN 767 348Llandovery Castle (pay), 300 m from the start. Directions SN 766 342
Getting back
The section finishes at Ty'n-y-cornel. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
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 46%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 46% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 stiles, 12 gates, 5 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 76 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 1.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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