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Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

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Llanrhaeadr-Ym-Mochnant

Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

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Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

05:17

16.7km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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After 2.30 km for 182 m

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2.87 km

Mynydd Tarw Summit Cairn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mynydd Tarw (pronounced [ˈmənɨð ˈtaru]) is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Berwyn in north east Wales. It used to have a top: Rhos which has now been deleted as a …

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8.00 km

Cadair Bronwen Summit Cairn

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Cadair Bronwen is a mountain in North Wales and forms part of the Berwyn range. To the south are the higher Berwyn summits, including Cadair Berwyn. To the north lies …

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10.6 km

Cadair Berwyn Summit

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At 2,730 feet (827 m) Cadair Berwyn is the highest point around and the highest of the Berwyn Hills. The views are great and it's also a quiet part of …

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.88 km

1.85 km

505 m

143 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

2.84 km

1.07 km

557 m

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (810 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

22°C

9°C

15 %

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Comments

May 3, 2025,Cadair Bronwen & Cadair Berwyn Horseshoe from Tyn-y-ffrid — Berwyn Hills

This was a tough one but at last I had a clear view on the tops even if it was a bit breezy. Absolutely stunning 👍

March 7, 2022,Mynydd Tarw, Foel Wen South Top, Foel Wen, Tomle, Cadair Bronwen, Cadair Berwyn, Cadair Berwyn New Top, Moel Sych, Godor, Godor North Top Cadair Berwyn circular loop - Welsh Nuttalls 49 - 58

The Berwyn's have a reputation for being boring with miles of heather and little rock. The highest peak of the range is an exception and considering its height (2723ft / 830m) it sees very few visitors. With steep rocky escarpments facing east it provides the basis for an interesting walk. which is a popular spot for visitors in the summer. …