Cambrian Way
462 km / 287 miles
Described as the Mountain Connoisseur's Walk, this route through upland Wales involves over 68,000ft of ascent and requires much stamina to complete. It is a tough, high-level route which should not be underestimated. Navigational skills are of paramount importance.
From the south coast, it follows a meandering northerly route over the Black Mountains, Brecon Beacons, Carmarthen Fan, Plynlimon, Cadair Idris, the Rhinogs, the Snowdon massif and the Carneddau to reach the north coast. In places there are route options. The route is indicated on the LDWA/Harvey LDP Chart.
Tony Drake, now sadly deceased, pioneered the route, and his guide was reprinted in 2016. Cambrian Way Trust now has a comprehensive website with maps and details to compliment the route guide.
Details:
Path Type
Other Paths
Attributes
Very Challenging; Moorland; Mountain
Start
ST181764 - Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
Finish
SH783774 - Conwy Castle, Conwy
User Group
Cambrian Way Trust
Email: info@cambrianway.org.uk
Web Sites
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
Paperback
Cambrian Way - The Mountain Connoisseur's Walk (Cordee Ltd - 2016)
Guidebook
Cambrian Way (Gwasg Carreg Gwalch - 2000)
Maps:
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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
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Walking Support Providers:
Support Providers
Baggage Handling and Self Guided Walks (Celtic Trails Walking Holidays)
Support Providers
Guided Walking Holidays (HF Holidays)
Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
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Connected Paths:
National Trails (England & Wales)
Paths Marked on OS mapping
Other Paths
Borth to Devil's Bridge to Pontrhydfendigaid Trail (Mal Evans Way); Bristol to Brecon Walk; Capital Walk - Cardiff; Celtic Way; Cistercian Way (Wales); Coast to Coast - Snowdonia to the Gower; Conwy Valley Way; Dyfi Valley Way; Heart of Wales Line Trail; Hope House Way; Iron Mountain Trail; Macmillan Way - Cross Britain Way; Mary Jones Walk; Mawddach Round; Mawddach Trail; Mawddach Way; Mawddach-Ardudwy Trail; Mawddach-Ardudwy Trail - Portmadog Extension; Meirionnydd Coast Walk; Monmouthshire Way; North Wales Castles Trail; North Wales Castles Trail - Snowdon Alternative; North Wales Pilgrims Way - Taith Pererin Gogledd Cymru; O Fôn i Fynwy: Walking Wales from End to End; Sarn Helen; Sarn Sabrina Walk; Sky to Sea; Sky to Sea: Over the Bwlch; Snowdonia Slate Trail; Snowdonia Way; Snowdonia Way Mountain Route; Taith Ardudwy Way; Torfaen Trail; William Morgan Ride
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Anytime Challenges
Around Idris; Around the Carneddau; Around the Rhinogs; Black Mountains Traverse Challenge; Brecon Beacons Traverse; Glyderau Challenge Walk; Heart of Snowdonia 24 Peaks Circuit; Remote Hostels of Mid Wales; Snowdon Challenge Walk; Snowdonia 24hr Circuit; Snowdonia Five Ranges Round; Snowdonia Panoramic Walk; Snowdonia Round; Taith Torfaen Anytime Challenge; Welsh 3000s; Welsh 3000s Double Crossing; Welsh Rhino
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Downloads:
GPX Route File
Cambrian Way GPX Exchange Format Route File
Last Updated 01/03/2016 16:31:42 - Issue of GPX from Cambrian Way Trust
Last Updated 01/03/2016 16:31:42 - Issue of GPX from Cambrian Way Trust
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MemoryMap Route File
Cambrian Way Memory Map Route File
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Tracklogs Route File
Cambrian Way Tracklogs Route file
Last Updated 01/03/2016 16:32:05 - Issue of GPX from Cambrian Way Trust
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Route Profile:
462.1 Km (287.1 miles)
20,864 m (68,451 ft) ascent
1,044 m (3,425 ft) maximum height
20,864 m (68,451 ft) ascent
1,044 m (3,425 ft) maximum height
