The Rhinogydd Double Day 1: Rhinogs Fach & Fawr

Join OutdoorLads for some epic hill walking though the most remote & wild mountains in Wales, with rocky peaks, glistening lakes and panoramic views. 

This walk is part of a pair in the area, so please sign up to Part 2 if you want to make a weekend of it. The leader will be staying at Cwm Bychan campsite overnight; though if you prefer more glamorous lodgings, there are some lovely B&Bs in nearby Harlech. If you just want to do this walk, that's fine too. 

The Rhinogydd is the closest to a wilderness the Welsh mountains has, with the majority of the range being designated an Area of Special Conservation. There's an abundance of rare wildlife and geological interest, and if we're lucky; otters, red kites, hen harriers, mountain goats, adders and slow worms are a selection of the species we may see. 

Points of interest on the route:

Cwm Bychan: Meaning the 'small valley' , this gorgeous area is a mix of rivers, woodland and lake. Walking through the cwm will give us a good warm up before heading to the higher hills.

The Roman Steps Pass: As we leave the cwm, we'll join the erroneously named Roman Steps - the route is actually a medieval packhorse track. The route cuts through some spectacular geological features seen no where else in Eryri, and is a great place to see reptiles basking on the rocks.

Rhinog Fawr: At 720m, our first summit gives great views over the whole national park as well as the Irish Sea to the West. The mountains steep slopes are popular with the goats, so we may see them here.

Rhinog Fach: At 712m, our second peak is everybit of rugged as the first, and summiting will be a good test of endurance, deep into the walk. Once on the summit we'll be greeted with more fantastic views, including the spectacular view back to Rhinog Fawr. 

Llyn Hywel: As we return back from the mountains, we'll pass the beautiful Llyn Hywel, a natural lake with great views back to the mountain. The fish is home to wild trout and the cliffs by the llyn are home to some of the birds of prey that live in the range.

Other Information:

Dog Suitability:

Dogs are always welcome on my walks, though their behaviour and safety is their owner's responsibility. This includes cleaning up after them, controlling their behaviour around other animals or people, and assisting them over any stiles or streams we may cross.

New Members

Please feel free to sign up as your first OutdoorLads event. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to message me, or go to the "My First Event" section under "About Us".

If the event is fully booked, please join the waiting list as people frequently drop out during the week before an event, meaning you're likely to get a place on the walk.

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Image/photo credits: All leader's own images - with permission for OutdoorLads to use and reuse