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Brithdir And Llanfachreth

Precipice Walk – Precipice Walk loop from Dolserau Hall

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North Wales

Gwynedd

Brithdir And Llanfachreth

Precipice Walk – Precipice Walk loop from Dolserau Hall

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Precipice Walk – Precipice Walk loop from Dolserau Hall

04:16

15.0km

350m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Hotel

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4.97 km

Precipice Walk

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Precipice Walk is one of the most popular walks in southern Snowdonia, located approximately three miles north of Dolgellau. The walk ranges between 220 and 250 meters above sea level …

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5.16 km

View of Snowdon

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From here you can see the top of Snowdon in the distance.

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5.21 km

Foel Cynwch Circular Walk

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Foel Cynwch is a summit in the Arenig region of Wales. Foel Cynwch is 326 meters high. The top can be recognized by the large cairn.
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5.35 km

Precipice Walk

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Given the sometimes very narrow paths and the many precipices on this walk, it is not suitable for hikers with a fear of heights.

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6.18 km

View of the Mawddach Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

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7.00 km

View of the Afon Mawddach Estuary from the Precipice Walk

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Beautiful view of the Mawddach estuary. This is where the River Mawddach (Afon Mawddach in Welsh) flows into the sea forming a beautiful very wide sandy estuary. The town of Barmouth is located on this estuary.

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7.20 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary

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7.39 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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15.0 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

4.15 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.90 km

3.65 km

2.78 km

2.19 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Saturday 11 July

28°C

14°C

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Precipice Walk – Precipice Walk loop from Dolserau Hall

Precipice Walk

View of Snowdon

Foel Cynwch Circular Walk

Precipice Walk

View of the Mawddach Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

View of the Afon Mawddach Estuary from the Precipice Walk

View of the Mawddach Estuary

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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