The Aran range is Snowdonia’s most closely guarded secret: a long, linear ridge of rugged earth that rises higher than any other point south of Snowdon at its principal Aran Fawddwy summit. Its second highest peak, Aran Benllyn, is no slouch either, rising to an impressive 2,904 feet (885 m) and forming an imposing presence on the skyline when viewed from Bala Lake.

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

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1. 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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2. Aran Fawddwy Summit – Aran Benllyn loop from Dinas Mawddwy

17.8km

06:13

960m

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

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3. Aran Benllyn – Erw y Ddafad-ddu Summit loop from Llanuwchllyn

14.0km

04:50

770m

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

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Alex Foxfield

July 12, 2022

Aran Benllyn may be lower than its neighbour, Aran Fawddwy, but it is easily as characterful and features wide-ranging views across Northern Snowdonia.

It is often ascended along with its parent peak and the nature of its long linnear ridgeline makes circular routes difficult to create. This might have something to do with why the Arans are so much quieter than their height and scenic majesty would have you believe.

Kinga

March 26, 2025

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HoofHike

April 27, 2025

Despite not being the highest this is an amazing track

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

2. Aran Fawddwy Summit – Aran Benllyn loop from Dinas Mawddwy

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