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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

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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.

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    February 3, 2020

    Hiking

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

    September 11, 2020

    Hiking

    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

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    Very fitting memorial at the summit of Arenig Fawr.

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    1. Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from North Wales

    13.3km

    04:20

    570m

    570m

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

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    Moderate

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

    Moderate

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

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    Elevation 830 m

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