Trawsfynydd — Dolgellau
Tradol two
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By Neil Summersgill on 03 Nov 2024
Description
This route takes you through Coed-y-Brenin forest and alongside the river. There is an excellent waterfall to see enroute and the river looks spectacular especially in autumn colours.
From Traswfynydd it follows the country road as there was zero traffic on it. Trying to plot a route from Trawsfynydd using paths would be unnecessarily complicated and arduous - probably through boggy fields.
Most of the route is on very quiet country lanes or well established tracks through the forest. There are just a couple of short muddy sections.
Through Coed-y-Brenin there are multiple alternative paths. I plotted this to keep it simple by following the river - which is the highlight. Out of the forest and towards Dolgellau is another deserted country lane - with a great view to Cadair Idris.
Cymer Abbey is hidden away in a caravan park - you have to use the caravan park entrance to get to it. If you're looking for a side quest.
There is a short section by an A road at Ganllwyd - but there is a footpath and its not too busy. Although the map does show a bridge and stepping stones as one way across near here - after exploration I found the bridge was closed and the "stepping" stones hazardous. So a quick detour through the village is required !
Take some refreshments as there are no shops / cafes / pubs on the way - not my fault - its very remote out there !
This route takes you through Coed-y-Brenin forest and alongside the river. There is an excellent waterfall to see enroute and the river looks spectacular especially in autumn colours.
From Traswfynydd it follows the country road as there was zero traffic on it. Trying to plot a route from Trawsfynydd using paths would be unnecessarily complicated and arduous - probably through boggy fields.
Most of the route is on very quiet country lanes or well established tracks through the forest. There are just a couple of short muddy sections.
Through Coed-y-Brenin there are multiple alternative paths. I plotted this to keep it simple by following the river - which is the highlight. Out of the forest and towards Dolgellau is another deserted country lane - with a great view to Cadair Idris.
Cymer Abbey is hidden away in a caravan park - you have to use the caravan park entrance to get to it. If you're looking for a side quest.
There is a short section by an A road at Ganllwyd - but there is a footpath and its not too busy. Although the map does show a bridge and stepping stones as one way across near here - after exploration I found the bridge was closed and the "stepping" stones hazardous. So a quick detour through the village is required !
Take some refreshments as there are no shops / cafes / pubs on the way - not my fault - its very remote out there !
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Trawsfynydd
Grid Ref
SH7075335632
Lat / Lon
52.90255° / -3.92306°
Easting / Northing
270,753E / 335,632N
What3Words
smelter.closer.customers
Dolgellau
Grid Ref
SH7280517760
Lat / Lon
52.74247° / -3.88560°
Easting / Northing
272,805E / 317,760N
What3Words
duck.putts.homing
| Trawsfynydd | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SH7075335632 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.90255° / -3.92306° |
| Easting / Northing | 270,753E / 335,632N |
| What3Words | smelter.closer.customers |
| Dolgellau | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | SH7280517760 |
| Lat / Lon | 52.74247° / -3.88560° |
| Easting / Northing | 272,805E / 317,760N |
| What3Words | duck.putts.homing |
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review
Neil Summersgill
03 Nov 2024Beautiful route!
I got the T2 bus from Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd. You can pre-book tickets on the TrawsCymru app. I loaded up with goodies from Dodds bakery in the main square before hand.
A great way to view the Rhinogs on the road out of Trawfynydd. Its remote country up there so be prepared. Coed-y-Brenin is a great forest and the waterfall and river are the highlights.
As its mostly on very quiet country lanes and well maintained forest tracks it makes a lot easier to walk. If you walk from Twasfynydd its downhill all the way!.
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