TR: Bwlch Tyddiad

If you go up the Roman Steps path as far as 656300 there is a wall which
heads South West towards Llyn Du alongside the wall there is a typical
Rhinogs path, shortly after the lake it winds it way up to the summit where
there are superb views.

Gerald

"Rudi Winter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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After the rather cloudy trip to Rhinog Fach two weeks ago, I thought
I'd fancy a sunnier day working out how to get onto and off Rhinog
Fawr last Sunday. Getting to Cwm Nantcol was a bit tedious as Barmouth
tends to clog up early in the day when there's a sunny weekend
forecast.

The car parks lower down were all deserted but there was quite a bit
of traffic at the head of the valley. I made may way up to the "Roman"
Steps into Bwlch Tyddiad, from where I was trying to find a route up
on the north-eastern side of Rhinog Fawr which looked ok on the map.

I had a problem with my right foot for some while in that the heel hurts
a bit occasionally, but usually that isn't a huge problem once I've put
the walking boots on, but this time it got rather annoying once I was
half way up the Bwlch. So I made it to the pass and then decided to
turn back.

Long drive for a short walk! No photos this time I'm afraid as I didn't
get going properly.
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Rudi Winter, Aberystwyth, Wales

Idris said:

"Rudi Winter" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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After the rather cloudy trip to Rhinog Fach two weeks ago, I thought
I'd fancy a sunnier day working out how to get onto and off Rhinog
Fawr last Sunday. Getting to Cwm Nantcol was a bit tedious as Barmouth
tends to clog up early in the day when there's a sunny weekend
forecast.

Did I really say Cwm Nantcol - I meant Cwm Bychan of course!

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If you go up the Roman Steps path as far as 656300 there is a wall which
heads South West towards Llyn Du alongside the wall there is a typical
Rhinogs path, shortly after the lake it winds it way up to the summit where
there are superb views.

I came down along that wall once (not from Rhinog Fawr) but from Cwm Nantcol
(this time I mean it!). I did't do the lower section though but went over
the rocks on the north side of Llyn Du. That heap of rocks is most amazing!
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Rudi Winter, Aberystwyth, Wales