Change region

Have an account?

Sign in

Have an account?

Sign in
Join the Ramblers Make a donation
    ...
  1. Home
  2. Go walking
  3. Group walks
  4. Ascent of Drosgol.

Ascent of Drosgol.

Start:
Estimated Finish:
Aberystwyth Group logo

Aberystwyth Group

We are the Aberystwyth Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE

Overview

The route follows a bridleway along the shores of Llyn Nantymoch reservoir to some farm buildings.  Then it ascends the NW slope of Drosgol to reach the summit. There are excellent views of the Pumlumon range from this view point.  

Saturday, 18 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:40 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
200m / 656ft
Type:
circular

There are approximately 200 metres of ascent. 

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SN 73700 88501
Nearest postcode:
SY24 5DN
what3words:
marbles.hobbit.excellent
Start time:
10:00 am

Roadside parking near junction of road with the bridleway.

Upcoming walks with Aberystwyth Group

xxx

Llangybi to Lampeter

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.0 miles
View of the Tarrenni

Circular walk from Ceinws.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
xxx

Circular walk from Tywyn.

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.0 miles
xxx

Dolaucothi Area.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.5 miles
XXX

New Quay to Aberaeron along Coast Path.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.6 miles
xxx

Aberporth Area.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
Placeholder image

Circular walk from Ystrad Meurig

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
6.5 miles
Llyn Cregennen

Circular Walk from Morfa Mawddach.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
Placeholder image

Linear walk from Llwyngwril to Barmouth.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.0 miles
Placeholder image

Circular walk from Dinas Mawddwy.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
7.0 miles
Placeholder image

Linear Walk along the Mawddach Trail from Barmouth to Dolgellau.

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8.5 miles
Placeholder image

Walk in Elan Valley.

Start:

Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
5.0 miles
XXX

Rhinog Fach from the East.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
6.0 miles
Placeholder image

Linear walk to Tregaron.

Start:

Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.5 miles
Placeholder image

A Circular walk from Bont-goch.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
7.0 miles
Llyn Cau

Linear walk up Cadair Idris. Ascent from the North , descent to the South.

Start:

Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
5.0 miles

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE