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Aran Fawddwy Cairn – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

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Aran Fawddwy Cairn – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

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Aran Fawddwy Cairn – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

03:52

10.4km

660m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Parking

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8 m

Aran Fawddwy Cairn

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

If you hike the whole Aran ridge on a fine day then you will have an unforgettable outing in the Welsh mountains. For more route details and photographs click here: komoot.com/tour/294891838

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2.73 km

Waun Camddwr summit, Aran Fawddwy, Snowdonia National Park

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Waun Camddwr is a top of Aran Fawddwy in the south of the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales. It is the highest point on a wide boggy area between …

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4.15 km

Gwaun y Llwyni Summit

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Gwaun y Llwyni is a subsidiary summit of Aran Fawddwy in southern Snowdonia, Wales. It forms a part of the Aran mountain range. The peak's southern face is very steep …

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4.75 km

Waun Camddwr Crossing

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The section between Aran Fawddwy and the way back down into the valley is the Waun Camddwr. It is bleak and boggy, but fortunately there are some wooden walkways across …

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5.36 km

RAF Memorial Stone

Highlight • Monument

Another wonderful viewpoint, but with a tragic story.

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6.00 km

Gwaun y Llwyni

Highlight • Summit

An easy ridge walk after a long steady climb up a decent path, great views!

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9.26 km

View of Cwm Gafr, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural

A long steady descent along the side of a U-shaped valley. Stunning views and steep drops. There are three streams/waterfalls along the way and the paths are narrow. Remember to …

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10.2 km

Cwm Cywarch Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Super car park (with tastefully hidden portaloo) - great start to walks into the Arans

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10.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.92 km

3.24 km

203 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.35 km

3.76 km

203 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

16°C

54 %

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Aran Fawddwy Cairn – RAF Memorial Stone loop from Tai-newyddion

Aran Fawddwy Cairn

Waun Camddwr summit, Aran Fawddwy, Snowdonia National Park

Gwaun y Llwyni Summit

Waun Camddwr Crossing

RAF Memorial Stone

Gwaun y Llwyni

View of Cwm Gafr, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Cwm Cywarch Car Park

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