Section 18 of 21, Cambrian Way
Maentwrog to Beddgelert
13.9 miles (22.4 km). About 7 hours, challenging.
Start: SH 664 405. Finish: SH 590 481. 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 1,346 m of climbing and 1,318 m of descent; highest point 770 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Maentwrog.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 70 m from the start. Directions SH 665 406Bus stop, 120 m from the start. Directions SH 664 404Capel Maentwrog Isaf, 250 m from the start. Directions SH 665 407
- Car parks
- Car park, 420 m from the start. Directions SH 667 408Car park, 670 m from the start. Directions SH 658 407
Getting back
The section finishes at Beddgelert. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Beddgelert (heritage railway), 340 m from the finish. Directions SH 586 481
- Bus stops
- Beddgelert (A), 30 m from the finish. Directions SH 589 480Beddgelert (B), 150 m from the finish. Directions SH 588 480
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 40%, paved or flagged 19%, gravel and tracks 13%, grass 7%; the rest (21%) isn't recorded.
About 14% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 16 gates, 3 stream crossings, 5 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 204 m in a kilometre (1 in 5), starting 3 miles in.
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