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Llanycil

Arenig Fawr Summit and Flying Fortress Memorial

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Llanycil

Arenig Fawr Summit and Flying Fortress Memorial

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Arenig Fawr Summit and Flying Fortress Memorial

Recommended by 28 hikers out of 29

Lounging in southern Snowdonia just west of Y Bala, hikes up Arenig Fawr send you on a jaunt up the highest peak in the Arenigs while allowing you to bag multiple summits if you like. You’ll find the summit trig point at 2,802 feet (854 m) along with a memorial plaque, honouring eight American airmen who tragically crashed on the mountain in 1943 during a training flight.

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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    1. Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Cefn Garw

    13.3km

    04:20

    570m

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 3, 2020

    A great Snowdonia mountain with a poignant memorial on the summit.

      September 11, 2020

      A classic Welsh mountain with a sombre memorial to a crashed US Flying Fortress in 1943. If you want route details for Arenig Fawr click here: komoot.com/tour/254957291

        September 29, 2025

        Very fitting memorial at the summit of Arenig Fawr.

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          Elevation 860 m

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          Location: Llanycil, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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