It might not be as quick off the tongue as Snowdown or Cadair Idris, but hiking up Aran Fawddwy will actually place you higher than anywhere in Wales excluding North …

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

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

Hiking

An often-ignored, almost secret mountain, Aran Fawddwy is the UK’s highest mountain south of Snowdon. Rising high above the shattered crags plummeting into Creiglyn Dyfi tarn, Aran Fawddwy forms a long, sweeping ridgeline with its outliers – and its summit is a fine place to gaze across the artistry of Snowdonia.

David Howells

December 18, 2020

Hiking

I was lucky enough to do this on a sky blue June day. It is a superb outing. For route details and more photographs click here: komoot.com/tour/294891838

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September 6, 2023

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The rocky and remote summit of Aran Fawddwy stands at 905 m. It's the only peak in Wales outside the northern Snowdonia range over 900 m.

It's a tough run to the summit where ever you start from but the views are great and the descent via Hengwm is awesome!

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1. Glasgwm & Aran Fawddwy loop — Snowdonia National Park

15.6km

05:39

940m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Aran Benllyn – Summit of Aran Fawddwy loop from Llanuwchllyn

19.1km

06:13

810m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Summit of Aran Fawddwy – Aran Benllyn loop from Tai-newyddion

17.8km

06:13

960m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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1. Glasgwm & Aran Fawddwy loop — Snowdonia National Park

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