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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Cil-cychwyn

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Cil-cychwyn

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Cil-cychwyn

04:35

12.5km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.06 km for 429 m

After 6.93 km for 315 m

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3.78 km

Drws Ardudwy Pass

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This is a wet and wild place, a deep pass between Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach. The views are tremendous, and in most cases you will have the place to yourself.

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3.78 km

Llyn Cwmhosan

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Fairly steep at first but manageable, good undergrowth to hold onto! Then eases off and takes you up to a small lake, good spot for your picnic.

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4.05 km

Llyn Hywel

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beautiful lake

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6.01 km

North Wales’ Rhinog mountains are the antidote to Snowdonia’s tourist-crowded honeypots. Wild, rough, and occasionally challenging underfoot, the rewards for putting in the effort come in the form of rugged …

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6.23 km

Llyn Hywel

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The view down to Llyn Hywel from Rhinog Fach is a real highlight. This is such a wild place, and the Llyn is placed high up on the mountains in …

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6.59 km

View of Llyn Hywel

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The view looking towards Rhinog Fach from above the 'great slab'. Not sure where the photo of the winding gear was taken, but it was not taken here.

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7.62 km

Y Llethr

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I had a stunning day for a looped walk of the Llethr and Diffwys here. It is a beautiful ridge line with great views. Started and finished from Talybont.

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10.1 km

View of the Llŷn Peninsula

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12.5 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.68 km

4.08 km

1.57 km

750 m

418 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

3.43 km

3.18 km

988 m

Elevation

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Highest point (740 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Friday 15 May

12°C

2°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Cil-cychwyn

Drws Ardudwy Pass

Llyn Cwmhosan

Llyn Hywel