Section 7 of 21, Cambrian Way
Storey Arms to Glyntawe
11.7 miles (18.9 km). About 5 hours, challenging.
Start: SN 982 203. Finish: SN 846 167. 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 650 m of climbing and 882 m of descent; highest point 725 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Storey Arms.
- Bus stop
- Storey Arms, 20 m from the start. Directions SN 982 203
- Car parks
- Car park (pay), 40 m from the start. Directions SN 981 203Car park, 570 m from the start. Directions SN 976 204Pont ar Daf car park (pay), 740 m from the start. Directions SN 987 198
Getting back
The section finishes at Glyntawe. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Glyntawe, Field Study Centre, 30 m from the finish. Directions SN 846 167Glyntawe, National Show Caves for Wales, 650 m from the finish. Directions SN 843 162
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 53%, paved or flagged 6%, grass 5%; the rest (32%) isn't recorded.
About 6% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 kissing gate, 2 gates, 4 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 114 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 6.4 miles in.
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