Rhobell Fawr

Rhobell Fawr, Gwynedd, Wales

12.17 KM

Rhobell Fawr is the site of an ancient volcano in the Snowdonia National Park. This route up the mountain starts and ends in the village of Llanfachreth. As it nears the summit, the path is not very distinct and we didn't have the best visibility at the top, but a good walk with great views when the cloud and mist cleared.

2 Sep 2019

Mountainous

5hrs, 10min (3hrs, 28min)

Elevation: Max 728m, Min 168m, Gain 560m

rural welsh village road with graveyard in distance

Walking through Llanfachreth village

Sheep on Bwich Goriwared

Approaching the summit of Rhobell Fawr

Up on Rhobell Fawr

Rhobell Fawr summit!

Looking for the path down through the mist

The view back up to a cloud covered Rhobell Fawr

The return path to Llanfachreth

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