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Meirionnydd Group

The Meirionnydd Ramblers are a friendly and welcoming group. We offer regular and varied walks in the wonderful countryside in and around southern Snowdonia.

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  • 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
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Overview

Walk with us and discover the fascinating geological history of Coed y Brenin. Our route follows a combination of forest tracks, minor roads and footpaths, both through the forest and over more open ground. Along the way, we pass several information panels exploring the area’s violent volcanic history, and we visit a number of interesting features. These include the “copper bog” where the peat is so rich in copper that at one time it was dug up and burnt, and the ash residue used as a source of copper. A slight detour from the main path takes us to a delightful waterfall into a pretty pool. With parts of the forest now felled, we will be able to enjoy amazing views down the valley from the higher reaches of the route, weather permitting, of course.

Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Group Grade C+

Starting point

Grid reference:
SH 73341 25078
Nearest postcode:
xxxx
what3words:
using.stockpile.pausing
Start time:
10:00 am

First carpark on lane by Afon Mawddach NE of Ganllwyd

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