16 Kings Hostel to Abergynolwyn
Hiking Route
· United Kingdom
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Harri Roberts 
Stage 16 of ‘O Fôn i Fynwy’, an end to end walk across Wales
moderate
Distance 14.4 km
4:32 h
525 m
598 m
561 m
17 m
From Kings Hostel, we climb to the car park at Tŷ Nant and ascend the steep northern slopes of Cadair Idris along the well-built Pony Path. At the top of Rhiw Gwredydd, we can continue straight ahead on to the long descent into Llanfihangel-y-Pennant, or detour left for a final steep pull to the summit. Later, we pass the medieval stronghold of Castell y Bere and follow the emerald valley of the Afon Dysynni into Abergynolwyn.
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
561 m
Lowest point
17 m
Start
Coordinates:
OS Grid
SH 68344 16037
DD
52.725908, -3.950931
DMS
52°43'33.3"N 3°57'03.4"W
UTM
30U 435780 5842204
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SH 68344 16037
DD
52.725908, -3.950931
DMS
52°43'33.3"N 3°57'03.4"W
UTM
30U 435780 5842204
w3w
///waltzes.beard.fool
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
14.4 km
Duration
4:32 h
Ascent
525 m
Descent
598 m
Highest point
561 m
Lowest point
17 m
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