Llwytmor and Drum
2 Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), climbed together from Bwlch y Ddeufaen.
- Distance
- 12.9 km
- Ascent
- 720 m
- Time
- 4–5.5 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 847 m
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About this walk
Llwytmor and Drum is a hard 12.9 km circular walk with 720 m of ascent, taking 4 to 5.5 hours. It starts at Bwlch y Ddeufaen (grid reference SH 720 715). It climbs 2 listed hills, the highest Llwytmor at 847 m.
Llwytmor and Drum are Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), close enough to climb together. The higher, Llwytmor, reaches 847 m (2,779 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.
From Bwlch y Ddeufaen, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Bwlch y Ddeufaen, follow the path and tracks towards Llwytmor.
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2
The summits
Climb Llwytmor, then continue to Drum.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
Other routes up these hills
Questions about this walk
- How long does Llwytmor and Drum take?
- Most walkers take 4–5.5 hours for the 12.9 km route, which has 720 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 Bwlch y Ddeufaen (grid reference SH 720 715). 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 hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Foel-fras (944 m, Hewitt, Welsh 3000); Llwytmor (847 m, Hewitt); Drum (771 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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