The Berwyn Mountains are a stunningly beautiful part of North Wales that are overshadowed by its big brother Snowdonia National Park, which sits to the west of the Berwyns.
Unlike Snowdonia, which often feels crowded and busy, the Berwyns get fewer visitors which means you often have paths & trails to yourself. If you’re looking for somewhere to go walking in North Wales, you’ve just stumbled upon one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
BERWYN MOUNTAINS – WALKS FROM THE DOORSTEP
From the doorstep, there are endless walking routes to explore the Berwyn Mountains. Which challenge below would excite you the most?
The Biggest Challenge – You may start the Berwyn Range – 177 miles in total. This mountain range is less walked than mountains in Snowdonia, but the Berwyns includes some high ridges with beautiful views and challenging aspects. The Berwyn Range roughly stretches from Llangollen in the east to Bala in the west. The route is made up of 5 sections with easily accessible starting & finishing points.
The Highest Mountain- Cadair Berwyn is the tallest mountain in the Berwyn range. The name translates to ‘Chair of the White Summit.’ On a clear day, the views from the summit are stunning, with Snowdonia and the Brecon Beacons visible. These are the most popular routes to Cadair Berwyn.
The Natural Wonder – Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall is the tallest single drop waterfall in Britain; falling 80m and it’s located in the Berwyns. It’s a spectacular waterfall and there are walks exploring the waterfall as well as venturing further into the Berwyns. These are recommended walks that include the waterfall.
http://www.pistyllrhaeadr.co.uk/walks.html
Summits, Lakes & Waterfalls – It is a great opportunity to walk to the famous waterfall from the bunkhouse doorstep. A 13-mile route that takes in Cwm Maengwynedd, Berwyn Mountain summits including Cadair Bronwen, Cadair Berwyn & Moel Sych. Walking near Llyn Lluncaws & Tan-y-Pistyll (home to the famous waterfall), there is lots to experience on this route.
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1612087
CIRCULAR ROUTES
The best book for circular routes! There are 32 walks in this book that range from an easy 1.75 mile stroll to a challenging 13 mile Berwyn Mountain ridge walk. Many individual routes in this book can easily be linked with others, to provide longer walks if required.
The Berwyn Round – 13 miles
Cadair Berwyn and Cadair Bronwen – 10 miles
Berwyn Fringes – 2.75 miles
Cadair Bronwen, from Llandrillo – 10 miles
Tomle and Cadair Berwyn – 9.25 miles
Pistyll Rhaeadr – 3 miles
Cadair Berwyn and Pistyll Rhaeadr – 6 miles
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog and Bryn Ddu – 4.25 miles
BERWYN MOUNTAINS – VILLAGES
Around the Berwyns there are villages which allow you to explore different routes and sections of the Berwyn Range by walking between them and heading up & over a section of the Berwyns from one village and into another or starting and finishing in the same village. They are invaluable for the facilities they offer & supplies you can access as well as the friendly welcome the locals provide.
Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant
*South of Berwyns
*2 pubs – The Hand & The Wynnstay (Wynnstay serves food Fri, Sat, Sun only)
*Café breakfast, lunches and afternoon teas
*Spar, butchers, fish & chip shop ( also serves pizza and kebabs)
*Local bus service
Llanarmon Dyffryn Ceiriog lies to the east of the Berwyn Mountains. It is a beautiful *East of the Berwyns
*2 pubs – The Hand & The West (Serve food daily)
*No shops
*Local bus service
Llandrillo
*West of the Berwyns
*Pub – The Dudley Arms
BUNKHOUSE IN THE BERWYNS
Wild Valley Bunkhouse is located in the stunning sheep farming valley of Maengwynedd which lies with the stunning backdrop of the Berwyn Mountains. The Bunkhouse is an ideal base for explorers for an adventure. It is pet-friendly, and it has off-road parking. The bunkhouse is a great base for walkers, explorers, and those who seek to be amongst nature; in the fresh air with stunning vista views.
Seeking an adventure where you feel on top of the world and have it all to yourself? The Berwyns will be waiting for you. Book the bunkhouse for easy access to the Berwyns and local walks contact Heather 07956 793 791 or email [email protected]
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