Groeswen Chapel – St Ilan's Church loop from Abertridwr

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Groeswen Chapel – St Ilan's Church loop from Abertridwr

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Groeswen Chapel – St Ilan's Church loop from Abertridwr

02:25

8.68km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Hotel

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2.26 km

Vintage Massey Ferguson Tractor

Highlight • Structure

3.31 km

Groeswen Chapel

Highlight • Other

6.64 km

St Ilan's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

With a cross slab found in the graveyard dating to the 8th-10th centuries, this site has clearly been of religious importance for a significant period of time. There was definitely …

Tip by

7.43 km

View of St Ilan's Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

The morning light catches the church beautifully from here.

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8.46 km

Abertridwr Working Men's Institute

Highlight • Historical Site

Currently closed but a beautiful historic building

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8.67 km

Aber Valley Football Fans Mural

Highlight • Monument

8.68 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

Surfaces

6.34 km

2.34 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

7°C

12 %

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Groeswen Chapel – St Ilan's Church loop from Abertridwr

Vintage Massey Ferguson Tractor

Groeswen Chapel

St Ilan's Church

View of St Ilan's Church

Abertridwr Working Men's Institute

Aber Valley Football Fans Mural

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