Arthog Waterfalls Cregennen Lakes and Nearby

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Mountain Walks
Sep 30
2023

6 people attending

6 places left

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£12.50
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Max 6 miles with 1,300 ft height gain

This is one of two walks in the area this weekend. The Cregennen Lakes lie in a setting of outstanding beauty on a ledge above the stunning Mawddach Estuary. The name 'Cregennen' is derived from crog-cangen, which translates as 'hanging branch. Criminals convicted of crimes at Llys Bradwen were executed on the branch of a nearby oak tree! This is a craggy, varied, forested and satisfying place to walk where the views are very rewarding, and extend as far as the Lleyn Peninsula, beyond the golden sands of the Mawddach Estuary, and the Barmouth railway viaduct. The Rhinog mountains and Cadair Idris range can be seen close by, as is the imposing peak of Pared y Cefn-hir which has a protected Iron Age enclosure, long stones, and burial cairns from the prehistoric period. Our route goes across open country to visit a deep ravine with many waterfalls, before circling back to the meeting point 

This is the first of two walks taking place from Dolgellau this weekend, the second can be found at this link: https://www.outdoorlads.com/events/dolgellau-double-2-mawddach-estuary-new-precipice-walk-231001. If you happen to be making a weekend of it, the Ship Inn at the square in Dolgellau would be a good place to meet up in the evening. 

All photos on this page are courtesy of Andy Martin
 

Dogs are welcome to join us on this event but please note the following:
This route passes through areas with livestock.  Your dog needs to be well behaved or on a short lead.

Please also appreciate the fact that not everyone is a dog owner or lover- especially when we stop to eat
If your dog is uncontrolled, the leader is supported by the OutdoorLads board of trustees to ask you to leave the event as this is not acceptable behaviour
This route is unsuitable for dogs off the lead in some areas, due to sheer rock faces etc. 
Your dog needs to have the stamina to keep up with the group. 

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