Allt-fawr, Moel Druman, Ysgafell Wen and Ysgafell Wen North Top
4 Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), climbed together from Tal-y-waenydd.
- Distance
- 11.3 km
- Ascent
- 480 m
- Time
- 3.5–4.5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 698 m
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About this walk
Allt-fawr, Moel Druman, Ysgafell Wen and Ysgafell Wen North Top is a moderate 11.3 km circular walk with 480 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 4.5 hours. It starts at Tal-y-waenydd, A470 (grid reference SH 697 483). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Allt-fawr at 698 m.
Allt-fawr, Moel Druman, Ysgafell Wen and Ysgafell Wen North Top are Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), close enough to climb together. The highest, Allt-fawr, reaches 698 m (2,290 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
This route starts from Tal-y-waenydd, A470 and follows paths and tracks for most of the way, with rougher ground near the top. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Tal-y-waenydd, follow the path and tracks towards Allt-fawr.
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2
The summits
Climb Allt-fawr, then continue to Moel Druman, Ysgafell Wen and Ysgafell Wen North Top.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
698 m
675 m
672 m
669 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Allt-fawr, Moel Druman, Ysgafell Wen and Ysgafell Wen North Top take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–4.5 hours for the 11.3 km route, which has 480 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Tal-y-waenydd, A470 (grid reference SH 697 483). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded moderate. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Allt-fawr (698 m, Hewitt); Moel Druman (675 m, Hewitt); Ysgafell Wen (672 m, Hewitt); Ysgafell Wen North Top (669 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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