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Cwm Gwesyn & Drygarn Fawr, Powys

Summary

This challenging walk visits the lonely top of Drygarn Fawr in the wild hills of Elenydd, where the summit is capped with two huge cairns. This is a walk for a fine day - the high moors are rough and boggy with some indistinct paths
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
10.4 miles (16.7 km)
Walking time:
08h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Abergwesyn village hall, LD5 4TP, SN859530

lat: 52.1640428

lon: -3.66852

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