Cambrian Way
A true mountaineer’s long-distance walk of 287 miles which includes all the mountain ranges and highest mountains in Wales. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: ST 181 764
Distance: 287 miles (463 km)
Time: 150–200 hours
Duration: 18–40 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL12 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Western Area
OL13 Brecon Beacons / Bannau Brycheiniog: Eastern Area
OL17 Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog and Y Bala
OL23 Cadair Idris and Llyn Tegid
151 Cardiff and Bridgend, Caerdydd a Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr
152 Newport and Pontypool / Casnewydd a Pont-y-pŵl
166 Rhondda, Merthyr Tydfil, Caerphilly and Pontypridd
187 Llandovery / Llanymddyfri, Llanwrtyd Wells and Llyn Brianne
200 Llandrindod Wells and Elan Valley / Llandrindod a Dyffryn Elan
213 Aberystwyth and Cwm Rheidol, Devil’s Bridge and Pontarfynach
214 Llanidloes and Newtown / Y Drenewydd
215 Newtown / Y Drenewydd and Machynlleth
263 Anglesey East / Dwyrain Ynys Môn
Summary
The Cambrian Way is a true mountaineer’s long-distance walk which includes all the mountain ranges and the highest mountains in Wales. As the official guide states, the Cambrian Way is “A high-level walk traversing the highest and wildest parts of Wales.” The route follows public rights of way or areas where there is a right of access. It is a coast-to-coast route starting in Cardiff on the south coast of Wales and finishing in Conwy on the north coast. The distance is 287 miles, and with around 21,468 metres of climbing, it involves twice the ascent of the Pennine Way. The route is generally unwaymarked, so solid navigation skills are essential for anyone undertaking the walk.