5km Bala
Technical sheet
Creation:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 5.52 km -
Average duration: 1h 50 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 79 m -
Vertical drop: - 69 m -
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Highest point: 233 m -
Lowest point: 162 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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Area: Snowdonia -
District:
Bala -
Start: N 52.911438° / W 3.596334° -
End: N 52.90754° / W 3.55163° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 165 m - Start on
- 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 165 m - Turn right onto Heol y Domen
- 3 : km 0.22 - alt. 163 m - Turn left onto Heol Tegid
- 4 : km 0.98 - alt. 163 m - Turn right onto B4391
- 5 : km 1.04 - alt. 163 m - Turn sharp right
- 6 : km 1.28 - alt. 163 m - Turn slight right onto B4391
- 7 : km 1.93 - alt. 189 m - Turn right
- 8 : km 3.05 - alt. 208 m - Turn left
- 9 : km 3.09 - alt. 208 m - Turn left
- 10 : km 3.37 - alt. 218 m - Keep left
- 11 : km 3.58 - alt. 216 m - Turn left
- 12 : km 3.77 - alt. 216 m - Keep right
- 13 : km 3.78 - alt. 217 m - Keep left
- 14 : km 4.24 - alt. 202 m - Turn left
- 15 : km 4.33 - alt. 205 m - Turn sharp right
- 16 : km 5.4 - alt. 174 m - Turn left onto B4391
- 17 : km 5.49 - alt. 175 m - Turn left
- 18 : km 5.5 - alt. 175 m - Turn left
- E : km 5.52 - alt. 176 m
Other walks in the area
Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy from Llanuwchllyn
Walker 
15.55 km
+797 m
-794 m
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Llanuwchllyn (Gwynedd)
Aran Benllyn and Aran Fawddwy are both included in this southern Snowdonia walk from Llanuwchllyn. A linear route, the approach follows the ridge to one of the highest mountains in Wales. Route finding is generally easy but this walk is best saved for a fine day to enjoy the excellent views.
Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn
Walker 8.70 km
+494 m
-497 m
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Llanycil (Gwynedd)
A walk to the summit of Arenig Fawr is a rewarding excursion in southern Snowdonia. Starting from Arenig near Llyn Celyn, the route offers excellent walking. Passing Llyn Arenig Fawr the ascent is relatively easy. Descent is over unpathed ground and good navigational skills are recommended.
Cadair Bronwen from Llandrillo
Walker 15.97 km
+685 m
-685 m
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Llandrillo (Denbighshire)
Cadair Bronwen is the highest point in the Berwyn Hills. This Denbighshire walk starts from Llandrillo in the Dee Valley and features a gentle ascent to the summit ridge. The route includes some excellent views and is typical of this part of Mid-Wales.
Berwyn Tops from Tan Y Pystyll
Walker 22.67 km
+922 m
-913 m
9h 05
Difficult
Departure from Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant (Powys)
This lengthy walk in the Berwyns provides the walker with the opportunity to visit the highets hill in the range together with many other peaks on the main and associated ridges. As an added bonus you can see the beautiful waterfall of Pistyll Rhaeadr and also enjoy some solitude as many of the peaks are not often walked.
Round Foel Dinas from Dinas Mawddwy
Walker 
7.06 km
+538 m
-533 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Mawddwy (Gwynedd)
A circular walk taking you to the summit of Foel Dinas and around, with great views on all sides.
The Precipice near Dolgellau
Walker 
5.41 km
+86 m
-76 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Brithdir and Llanfachreth (Gwynedd)
This short walk near Dolgellau (Gwynedd) is a wonderful route offering great views and excellent walking. An ideal route if you are short of time or if the weather only allows a shorter walk.
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