Bwlch Drws Ardudwy Moderate Leisure Walk · Bwlch Drws Ardudwy, which is the gap between Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach. This walk gives you the opportunity to experience the rugged

The longer of two walks in the area, this circular route (a moderate graded walk) will lead you towards Bwlch Drws Ardudwy, which is the gap between Rhinog Fawr and Rhinog Fach. This walk gives you the opportunity to experience the rugged Rhinogydd National Nature Reserve, before leading you back to the Graigddu woodland. Many say that the Rhinogydd is one of the last true wilderness in Wales, and once you’re there it’s easy to see why.

A word of warning Since this is a National Nature Reserve which is famous for its wildlife and wilderness, there are no markers on the path, and the path can get very wet. You will need to carry a map and wear strong, waterproof shoes if you’re going to follow this route.

How to get there Traveling south down the A470 turn right, 1/2 mile (1 km) after the Bronaber turning.

Traveling north up the A470 turn left, 2 mile (3 km) after the sign post on the right to the Coed y Brenin center.

Follow the narrow road for just over 2 miles (3.5km) through two gates and park

your vehicle in the designated parking area. Remember to keep the gates shut at all times.

Bwlch Drws Ardudwy

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Distance: 4 miles - 7km (circular walk)Time: Around 2 hoursGrade: Moderate Leisure WalkTerrain: Mountain heathland & some rough, wet terrain.Start/Finish: Coed Graigddu car parkParking: Free designated parking areaPost Code: LL45 2PLRelevant Map: OS Explorer O18 (Harlech, Porthmadog and Bala)

Bwlch Drws Ardudwy Moderate Leisure Walk




Note: This map is intended as a rough guide only. You should use the most recent version of the relevant Ordnance Survey map (OL 23) when walking this route.

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At the next junction take the track to the left, following the sign for Bwlch Drws Ardudwy.

After 200m turn right following the sign for Bwlch Drws Ardudwy.

Continue along the track for around 1km.

Pass through the gate in to the Rhinogydd National Nature Reserve (NNR). The terrain gets more rugged and at times can be wet under foot.

After around 600m, turn sharp right 50m or so before a stone wall.

Continue up the path for around 350m.

Start your journey by bearing right, following the sign out of the car park along a gravel road.

At around 200m, bear left at the first junction on the gravel road.

Mind the animals as you walk past Graigddu Isaf on your right. Keep left of the farmhouse and cross the bridge straight ahead.

Soon you will see a signpost to your right for Bwlch Tyddiad, carry on following the Bwlch Drws Ardudwy path.

After a further 200m, follow the path to the right, passing round the gated entrance.

After a short distance, continue straight ahead passing the turning on your right.




Please RememberThe path passes through privately owned farm land. Dogs must be kept under close control, preferably on a lead when in the vicinity of livestock, and kept on a short lead at all times between 1st March and 31st July to protect ground nesting birds.

At the top of the hill, follow the path down and after around 750m climb over the fence using the steps provided.

Follow the path along the edge of the plantation until you reach a stile, cross over the style and follow the path to your left.

Continue up towards a saddle in the ridge.

Soon you will approach a junction. take the right turn and follow the path down following a river.

After 500m you will pass a small water fall on your left (Pistyll Gwyn). After a further 500m you will reach a T-junction, turn left and follow the path back to the car park re-tracing your steps.

Continue following the path through the plantation for 500m until you come to a junction. Turn left following a wider track.




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