Pumlumon from Eisteddfa Gurig
The source of the Severn and the Wye, on the wide, boggy roof of mid Wales.
- Distance
- 12.5 km
- Ascent
- 510 m
- Time
- 3.5–5 h
- Grade
- Moderate
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 753 m
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About this walk
Pumlumon from Eisteddfa Gurig is a moderate 12.5 km out-and-back walk with 510 m of ascent, taking 3.5 to 5 hours. It starts at Eisteddfa Gurig, A44 (grid reference SN 797 840). It climbs 3 listed hills, the highest Pumlumon Fawr at 753 m.
Pumlumon (Plynlimon) is the highest ground in mid Wales and the source of both the Severn and the Wye. From Eisteddfa Gurig, an old mine track climbs to Pen Pumlumon Fawr, crowned with Bronze Age cairns.
The route continues across the boggy plateau to Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan and Pen Pumlumon Arwystli before returning. Navigation is tricky in mist.
Route
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1
Pen Pumlumon Fawr
Follow the mine track and path to the summit cairns.
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2
Across the plateau
Cross to Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan and Pen Pumlumon Arwystli, then return.
Summits
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pumlumon from Eisteddfa Gurig take?
- Most walkers take 3.5–5 hours for the 12.5 km route, which has 510 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 Eisteddfa Gurig, A44 (grid reference SN 797 840). Parking at Eisteddfa Gurig farm (honesty box).
- 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. Old mine track, then very boggy, featureless plateau.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Pumlumon Fawr (753 m, Hewitt); Pen Pumlumon Arwystli (739 m, Hewitt); Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan (726 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the hills: keep dogs on a lead, especially at lambing time (March to May).
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