Weekend In Snowdonia Day 1 - Aran Fawddwy

Snowdonia can justifiably lay claim to some of the finest hill and mountain walking in Britain and during this weekend we will be tackling two of the best.

Day 1 - Aran Fawddwy

The Arans are Snowdonia’s forgotten hills – even though the main summit is higher than nearby Cadair Idris it is a much less popular area.

The peak of Aran Fawddwy is the highest point of the historic county of Merionethshire and is the only peak in Wales, outside of North Snowdonia, above 900m.

What to Expect
This is a long steady climb straight out of the car park up to 907m following a ridgeline followed by a steep, sometimes pathless descent.
From the summit you're treated to magical views across the surrounding peaks and lakes, out to the west coast, and north to the Llyn Peninsula and the distant mountains of northern Snowdonia.

Is it for you?
This is a challenging walk that covers rocky Mountainous terrain with some exposed ground. It is a steep route on mostly good paths, expect some steep descents, rocky paths and tracks and loose stones.

This is a challenging walk but don’t let that put you off. The walk will be done at a very steady pace with plenty of breaks to take in the glorious scenery. Don’t miss this opportunity to climb the highest mountain in Wales and England and experience some of the best hill walking you will find anywhere.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Due to the challenging nature of this walk it is only suitable for experienced hikers. If you are a first timer with the club, please read the 'About us...' section on the homepage before signing up for this walk, ensuring appropriate fitness and suitability. If you need more information, please contact the walk leader.

The Finer Details:

Start and finish point: Llanuwchllyn B4403.
We will meet at the small car park at the South Eastern end of the village.

Post Code - LL23 7TP

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The post code may not be accurate so I recommend following the directions from the Meetup App.

Parking: Parking is very limited in the village but there is a small car park at the SE End of the village just before the bridge. Parking is also available at the station and there is limited parking in the centre of the village.

Parking is very limited and it may get busy so please arrive early and car share where possible.

All parking is free at time of publishing.

Accommodation - Both walks this weekend will be in the Southern part of Snowdonia National Park between the towns of Dolgellau and Y Bala so you should find your accommodation in this area.

Timings: Walk Starts at 08:30 (to make sure we can all get parked)

Total Walk Time: Approx 6 - 7 hrs

Total Distance: 13 Miles

Total Ascent: 3500ft/1066m

Refreshments: The are no facilities on the mountain so bring your own lunch and drinks. Also bring drinks and plenty of energy snacks for the walk.

Public Toilets: There are toilets in the village at the start and finish of the walk.

Clothing: Mountainous hill walking can be dangerous in the wrong gear. Please come dressed in the correct clothing and footwear.

Weather: The Welsh mountains are notorious for their unpredictable
weather, even in the height of summer it can turn wet and cold so please come equipped for all eventualities.

Hiking and hillwalking are activities with a danger of personal injury. Participants in these activities should be aware of, accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
For further information Contact Nick 07739801881