Sarn Helen Running Trail - Long

 

Forestry Commission Wales first waymarked running trails, planned with the assistance of the local Meirionnydd Running Club, following quiet forest tracks and footpaths (sometimes muddy!). The route climbs gently to the Cefndeuddwr ridge before descending to the Afon Gain and rising back over the ridge to return along the Sarn Helen, an ancient Roman road.

How to get there:

Sarn Helen Running Trail - Long can be started from Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.

East off the A470, 8 miles North of Dolgellau just North of Ganllwyd, South of Trawsfynydd. Follow the brown tourist signs.

OS Grid Reference: SH 725 272

Coed y Brenin Visitor Centre Facilities.

Grade of trail:

Trail waymarking: Blue Runner Symbol

Length of trail: 5 miles

Approximate time of trail: 1 hour

Open or closed: open

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Contact:

Graeme Stringer Recreation Ranger e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk