Cadair Viewpoint to Machynlleth on Glyndwrs Way

Market Drayton Group

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Overview

From the Viewpoint we rejoin the Trail with long views towards the sea. On a clear day you can see Cardigan Bay. After which the path begins to descend to a pleasant valley and later rises again. Red kites may be seen here. Then onwards to the historic town of Machynlleth, with superb views of the Dyfi Valley and Lyn Glanmerin on the way.

Friday, 16 August 2024

Meeting time:: 8:00 am
Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 5:30 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 20.9km / 13.0mi
Ascent:: 603.8m / 1981ft
Type:: linear

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Features

Car parking available
Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:: SJ 67610 33901
Nearest postcode:: TF9 2FE
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Meeting time:: 8:00 am

M.D. Swimming centre

Starting point

Grid reference:: SN 83600 95941
Nearest postcode:: SY20 8SG
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Start time:: 10:00 am

Cadair Viewpoint off B4518 nr Staylittle signed Dylife, Forge, Machynlleth via narrow mountain road. Take this road for 3.8 miles. GR SN 8360 9594

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SH 74831 00811
Nearest postcode:: SY20 8DY
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Estimated finish time:: 5:30 pm

Large car park (Bank Lane) off Heol Maengwyn, Machynlleth SY20 8DY (A489).

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