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October 25, 2020 Jessica Mather Bothy with space for 2 people. With a fire. Very cosy, very well accessible. September 4, 2021 In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers! Sign up or log in Discover the best hikes and paths to Arenig Fawr Bothy in Llanycil, Gwynedd. Explore it on the map and plan your own route to Arenig Fawr Bothy.


Mountain bothy beside Llyn Arenig Fawr in the Arenig mountains of Snowdonia, North Wales Stock

There are some great views of the cliffs of Simdde Ddu as you arrive at the lakeside and continue pass Arenig Fawr Bothy to cross the footbridge over river. Once past the lake, the path ascends and is generally easy to follow at first, but gets steeper as you first head up the shoulder and then continue to the summit of Arenig Fawr.


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Arenig Fawr is a central Snowdonia mountain offering spectacular views in every direction from its summit. This out-and-back route starts just across the road from Llyn Celyn and meanders around the shores of Llyn Arenig Fawr before tackling the mountain itself. A memorial at the top provides a slice of historical context to this particular peak.


Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant Circular Walk Mud and Routes

October 8, 2020 On your hike to Arenig Fawr you will find mountain solitude, a cute bothy, a stunning reservoir and 360-degree summit views. This part of Snowdonia isn't very well known, so chances are, you will only meet goats and sheep on your walk.


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The walk up Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant begins off a small road near the hamlet of Arenig. There are a handful of parking spaces here, and while it doesn't always fill up, you can also park at the old quarry or at the junction with the A4212. The trail begins opposite the road, starting steeply and soon levelling out.


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The Arenigs are a less walked group of Snowdonian peaks, yet Arenig Fawr with its central positioning, enjoys huge panoramic views across most of Snowdonia. Here's a circular route that we walked early on a very frosty January morning. The GPS track reported 7.25 miles of distance with about 2000 ft of climb.


Bothy at Llyn Arenig Fawr © Dave Croker ccbysa/2.0 Geograph Britain and Ireland

This is a wonderful trail up to Arenig Fawr (the highest mountain in the Arenig range) and Moel Llyfnant, which are relatively less trafficked than other mountains in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). This route starts from a lay-by along the banks of Llyn Celyn.


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Location Details Walks to Arenig Bothy Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant Circular Walk Arenig Fawr stands, with Moel Llyfnant, alone in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park. There are no sweeping ridges, only a lofty summit surrounded by moorland and distant views. Arenig Fawr via Simdde Ddu Catwalk


Bothy at Llyn Arenig Fawr

Arenig Fawr stands, with Moel Llyfnant, alone in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park. There are no sweeping ridges, only a lofty summit surrounded by moorland and distant views to the rest of Snowdonia.


Bothy, Llyn Arenig Fawr © Ian Medcalf Geograph Britain and Ireland

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Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant Circular Walk Mud and Routes

The Original Plan I had visions in my head of arriving in the Arenig region of Snowdonia by early afternoon. From here I would have several hours of daylight to climb Arenig Fawr- the highest mountain at 854 metres, before finding a brilliant spot to wild camp just below its summit.


Mountain bothy beside Llyn Arenig Fawr in the Arenig mountains of Snowdonia, North Wales Stock

Arenig Fawr: route description START/FINISH: The car park and layby off the A4212, at the western end of Llyn Celyn (GR: SH845403) | MAPS: OS Explorer OL18 (1:25k), OS Landranger 125 (1:50k), Harvey British Mountain Map Snowdonia South (1:40k) | DISTANCE: 16.5km / 10.3 miles | ASCENT: 682m / 2,238ft | DURATION: 5.5 hours 1.


Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant Circular Walk Mud and Routes

Pudding-shaped Arenig Fach (689m) appears dull and boring from the south, overshadowed by its loftier brother Arenig Fawr (854m). But approach it from the north-east over wild, remote land and the mountain rewards you with craggy cliffs plunging into the hidden waters of Llyn Arenig Fach and a delightful ridge arrowing to the summit.


Arenig Fawr mountain, Snowdonia National Park The Frozen Divide

Tackling Arenig Fawr mountain and Bothy.. really enjoyed this hike, it was my fourth time attempting it and I finally made it to the trig point. I hope.


Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant

Arenig Fawr Moderate • 4.6 (110) Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) Photos (272) Directions Print/PDF map Length 9.8 kmElevation gain 580 mRoute type Out-and-back Try this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Bala, Gwynedd. Generally considered a moderately challenging route.

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