ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Rhinogydd Traverse

START: Talsarnau train station FINISH: Barmouth train station Distance: 31.7km / 19.7 miles Ascent: 2201m / 7221ft Duration: 2-3 days

Transport: The Cambrian Line railway provides good transport links to both the start and end of the traverse, with direct trains available from Birmingham New Street. If driving, there is unrestricted parking at Talsarnau train station, and a 30-40 minute Barmouth to Talsarnau train will return you to your vehicle.

Peaks: Rhinog Fawr – 720m / 2362ft

Rhinog Fach – 712m / 2336ft Y Llethr – 756m / 2480ft Crib-y-rhiw – 670m / 2198ft Diffwys – 750m / 2461ft Diffwys West Top – 642m / 2106ft

A high level of fitness is required for this long, steep and arduous walk across what is often referred to as Wales’ roughest and toughest terrain. There is some easy scrambling (not graded), but it is never technical or particularly exposed. Confidence on steep, rocky ground including scree slopes and boulder fields is required, however. The route mostly follows good fell paths and clear hill lines, but there are pathless sections and excellent navigation skills are required throughout, particularly in poor weather.