Rhinog Fach from the East

The Rhinogydd are somewhat neglected by visitors to Snowdonia who flock instead to the higher mountains in the north or to the well known Cadair Idris further south. But the rugged scenery and wild, rough terrain of these modest mountains provide some wonderful walking away from the crowds. Our walk today visits the summit 712 metre summit of Rhinog Fach, starting from the east. The route starts with an easy walk on forestry tracks before breaking out onto open ground and heading uphill on a rough path to Bwlch Drws Ardudwy. Here we turn to climb steeply on a narrow path up the mountainside. The gradient eases briefly midway and then steepens again for the final ascent. On a clear day the views from the top are spectacular. We descend on a somewhat easier path to the northeast, mostly over grass and heather, and then head back through the forest to the start.