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Barmouth

Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales

6.68 KM

A short but steep circuit in the hills above Barmouth in north west Wales. Great views over the bay and the hillside fields marked out with dry stone walls at Ffridd y Graig.

30 Aug 2019
Mountainous
2hrs, 45min (1hr, 55min)
altitude Graph for barmouth walk

Elevation: Max 336m, Min 41m, Gain 295m

Pictures from the walk

low hills and dry stone walls

Llwynon

black and white shot of communications tower in the welsh hills

Mast

black and white shot of communications tower in the welsh hills

Above Llwyngloddaeth

rocky hillside

Stone landscape

mountain view with dry stone walls

Ffridd y Graig

dry stone wall topped with ivy

Ivy topped wall

looking over the hills towards the bay

The view from Ffridd y Graig

abandoned shepherds hut with view over barmouth bay

Overlooking Barmouth Bay

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