The Berwyns
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in Denbighshire, Wales, about 16.30km (10.13 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:30h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
649m (2129ft)
Descent
646m (2119ft)
Max. Elevation
820m (2690ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1295m (4248ft)
Start & End
Llandrillo
Distance
16.30km
(10.13mi)
(10.13mi)
Duration
~6:30h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
The Berwyns are the forgotton hills of North Wales. A fraction of the visitors that head to the peaks around Snowdon, and all for the lack of a few feet to take them to the magical '3,000' height. But those who venture here will find some wild hills, a far cry from the wide paths of Snowdonia. This route takes in the main summits in the range in a long walk from Llandrillo, which is a stop on the Wrexham-Bala route and has regular buses.
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Waypoints
OS Grid SJ034371
Start your walk at Llandrillo, on the western side of the Berwyns.
OS Grid SJ042352
Follow the track that skirts a wooded hillside near Cefn Pen-llety. This leads to the main route up onto the Berwyns ridge.
About 2.02 km (~1.26 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ060348
The path follows a mountain stream up to the ridge.
About 1.89 km (~1.17 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ077346
The first summit is Cadair Bronwen.
About 1.66 km (~1.03 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ076335
From the summit, follow the path heading south over Bwlch Maen Gwynedd.
About 1.08 km (~0.67 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ072326
Cadair Berwyn is the highest point in the range, at 827m.
About 0.94 km (~0.58 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ065317
Continue to the next summit, Moel Sych to enjoy the views down to Llyn Lluncaws.
About 1.11 km (~0.69 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ047332
The easiest way down is to retrace your steps to the main path, but for an adventure, head for the shoulder between the two peaks. Stick to the high ground between the two streams.
About 2.32 km (~1.44 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ030342
Head for the gap between the two patches of woodland, and the tiny hamlet of Pennant.
About 1.99 km (~1.24 miles) from 
OS Grid SJ033355
Follow the bridleway to Cadwst.
About 1.26 km (~0.78 miles) from 
Llandrillo againOS Grid SJ033370
Back to Llandrillo for the bus home or a pint in the Dudley Arms.
About 1.54 km (~0.96 miles) from 
