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Descent along the Afon Dulas – View of the Cambrian Mountains loop from Aberhosan

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Descent along the Afon Dulas – View of the Cambrian Mountains loop from Aberhosan

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Descent along the Afon Dulas – View of the Cambrian Mountains loop from Aberhosan

03:04

9.36km

430m

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

Last updated: July 15, 2026

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Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Memorial Viewpoint

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After climbing 520 meters, the Wynford Vaugham Thomas Memorial and View Point is a stunning reward for your efforts with views over Cader Idris and Snowdon. Wynford Vaughan Thomas was a BBC correspondent and Radio 4 presenter in the 1970s.

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3.81 km

Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

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I read that this mile marker is the highest one in the UK? Or did I imagine that? Maybe it just felt like I’d climbed to the top of the Uk 😂

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3.83 km

Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

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Find it at the summit of an epic climb! Be sure to have a granny gear to get up here in one go

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5.42 km

Descent along the Afon Dulas

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This is a very impressive section of the Glyndŵr’s Way long-distance trail. From its source at Glaslyn, the Afon Dulas tumbles down a steep-sided valley. The gravel track here is …

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5.60 km

View of the Cambrian Mountains

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9.36 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.80 km

2.41 km

1.74 km

413 m

Surfaces

6.78 km

2.19 km

254 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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Descent along the Afon Dulas – View of the Cambrian Mountains loop from Aberhosan

Wynford Vaughan-Thomas Memorial Viewpoint

Sustrans Millennium Mile Marker (Highest in the UK)

Highest Point of the A489 Cycle Route

Descent along the Afon Dulas

View of the Cambrian Mountains

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