About Mynydd Penrhos Mountain Trail
The walk starts among magnificent douglas fir trees along the Afon Mawddach, it then climbs to the top of Mynydd Penrhos,where there are excellent views of the Y Garn, Cader Idris and Rhobell Fawr. The trail follows a number of steep footpaths on an often uneven surface.
How to get there:
Mynydd Penrhos Mountain Trail can be started from Tyn y Groes car park and picnic site in Coed y Brenin. Dolgellau, Porthmadog, Bala, Barmouth, and Machynlleth are the nearest towns or villages.
Follow the brown tourist signs on the A470 and turn East just South of Ganllwyd village, 200m North of the Tyn y Groes Hotel. The car park is 300m down the hill by the side of the river Mawddach.
OS Grid Reference: SH 716 277
For details of public transport visit http://www.traveline-cymru.info/
Wildlife
Mammals: We have information about Fallow deer and Badger
| Tyn y Groes car park and picnic site Facilities. |
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Trail waymarking:
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| Length of trail: 3 miles |
| Approximate time of trail: 2 hours |
| Open or closed: open |
| Click here to find out what else you can do in this forest. |
Contact: |
| Graeme Stringer Recreation Ranger e-mail: graeme.stringer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk |
