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PorthmadogBlaenau Ffestiniog

Porbla three
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By Gus on 15 Sep 2025


Distance

23km/14mi

Ascent

1,471m

Descent

1,690m

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Description

This follows the same route as the original two, but deviates after leaving Tan-y-Bwlch station to avoid the section of narrow road up to Rhyd, instead going through Coed Llyn y Garnedd, a gorgeous wooded area with a lake and viewpoints over the Meantwrog valley.

The path through the woods are easy to follow and surfaced with slate chippings so is easy walking

This follows the same route as the original two, but deviates after leaving Tan-y-Bwlch station to avoid the section of narrow road up to Rhyd, instead going through Coed Llyn y Garnedd, a gorgeous wooded area with a lake and viewpoints over the Meantwrog valley.

The path through the woods are easy to follow and surfaced with slate chippings so is easy walking

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Porthmadog
Grid Ref SH5694738587
Lat / Lon 52.92560° / -4.12947°
Easting / Northing 256,947E / 338,587N
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Blaenau Ffestiniog
Grid Ref SH7007845911
Lat / Lon 52.99474° / -3.93721°
Easting / Northing 270,078E / 345,911N
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Distance

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Ascent

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Descent

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