Around the Rhinogs
A very challenging 38-mile long distance footpath which makes a circuit around the edge of the Rhinogs mountain range in Snowdonia. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: SH 707 355
Distance: 38 miles (60 km)
Time: 15–20 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
Summary
Around the Rhinogs is a very challenging long-distance footpath which explores the fascinating and varied country that surrounds the Rhinogs, reputed to be the roughest and wildest mountain range in Snowdonia—a claim I can personally testify to, having walked these wild places myself. From the start of the walk at Trawsfynydd, the route goes anti-clockwise by initially crossing the Llyn Trawsfynydd footbridge. From here, and in turn, the walk visits Cwm Moch, Bryn Cader Faner Stone Circle, Moel Goedog Settlement, Coed Crafnant Nature Reserve, Afon Artro, Afon Cwmnantcol, Pont Scethin, Braich, Clogau Mine, Afon Cwm-mynach, Foel Ispri (New Precipice Walk), Cwm yr Whin, Ganllwyd, Afon Mawddach, Coed Ganllwyd National Nature Reserve, forests, and Sarn Helen before returning to the start in Trawsfynydd.