Dolgoch

Dolgoch, Gwynedd, Wales

11.69 KM

A trip up to Tarren Rhosfarch from Dolgoch. The ascent from the car park is fairly gentle if continuous but once up on the hills the landscape is open with good views over the Fathew valley.

5 Sep 2019

Mountainous

4hrs, 35min (3hrs, 4min)

Elevation: Max 633m, Min 36m, Gain 597m

The view on the way up

The path on Tarren Nantymynach

black and white shot of hiker on hillside

A mixed-weather walk

hillside landscape with fence and river in background

Looking back from Tarrenhendre

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