Cwm Eigiau, Carnedd Llewelyn & Foel Grach

The Carneddau range is around 70 square miles, wild, rugged with remote mountain tops where on a good day we will see no-one else! The highest point, Carnedd Llewelyn at 1064m in height is only 21m shy of the highest peak in Wales, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 1085m, but it rarely sees any visitors in comparison.

Carneddau Ascent

Llyn Eigiau reservoir

Cwm Eigiau via old Quarry workings

Head steeply north below the crags of Cwm Eigiau

Route then contours West and South West

Summit Carnedd Llewelyn 1064m

Retrace steps for 500m before heading North

Summit Foel Grach 976m

Carneddau Descent

Head South East for 1.5km above the crags of Craigfawr

Descend to Melynllyn (yellow lake) reservoir

Return to start via Clogwyn Maldy and Clogwynyreryr

Grade

Tough

Ascent

697metres

Walking Distance

16 Km / 9 Miles

We want everyone to enjoy their challenge and reach the summit in their own time so will walk at a pace suitable for the whole group. It is important that the group stays together with the leader/s. Depending on numbers taking part groups may be split into smaller groups of similar pace and ability.

Please note that, although we would love to, we can’t promise clear skies on this day!

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Registration fee – £35.00

You can secure your place with a £10 deposit. The balance will be due 8 weeks before the date of the event.

Qualified, experienced mountain leader with you all the way (ratio 1:8 or less)

Kit and Training advice

Friendly support on the end of the phone/email to answer any questions running up to your event

Information Pack 2-4 weeks before

This is an example itinerary, exact details will be sent to you in your event information pack 2 weeks before the event.

8.30am – Meet your Breese Adventures leader for your briefing at ROADSIDE Parking at end of minor road. Postcode LL32 8SH APPROX.

9am – Start walking

12pm – Reach the summit Carnedd Llewelyn

1pm – Reach the summit of Foel Grach

4pm – Arrive back at Start

If you are 18 or over, have a good level of fitness and can walk 5-6 hours comfortably with some hill walking experience then this challenge is for you.

A reasonable head for heights would be good.

If you are not sure about fitness levels but are committed to put in some training over the next few months we have specially designed training plans to help you along the way. We recommend the ‘Challenging’ training plan for this event.

All walkers should be 18 and over.

Sorry, no dogs.

Various dates are available.

To find out more please click on DATES button to check using the calendar.