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Summit of Aran Fawddwy – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

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Summit of Aran Fawddwy – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

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Summit of Aran Fawddwy – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

04:40

13.0km

760m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.02 km

View of Cwm Gafr, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural

A long steady descent along the side of a U-shaped valley. Stunning views and steep drops. There are three streams/waterfalls along the way and the paths are narrow. Remember to …

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2

6.43 km

Summit of Aran Fawddwy

Highlight • Summit

An often-ignored, almost secret mountain, Aran Fawddwy is the UK’s highest mountain south of Snowdon. Rising high above the shattered crags plummeting into Creiglyn Dyfi tarn, Aran Fawddwy forms a …

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3

7.94 km

RAF Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

Another wonderful viewpoint, but with a tragic story.

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4

8.58 km

Gwaun y Llwyni

Highlight • Summit

An easy ridge walk after a long steady climb up a decent path, great views!

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5

12.8 km

Cwm Cywarch Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Super car park (with tastefully hidden portaloo) - great start to walks into the Arans

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B

13.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.62 km

3.08 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.93 km

3.80 km

240 m

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

7°C

33 %

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