Rachub northern upland paths up Bera Bach: route map, distance and time
807 m · Snowdonia
A grade 1 scramble to the summit from Rachub upland path junction.
Rachub northern upland paths starts at about 334 m and gains 470 m over 5.1 km to 783 m on the track. The first 3 km are the easy part, averaging 6%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 5.1 km, which climbs 12 m at an average of 20%. That last pull ends at the summit.
Rachub northern upland paths at a glance
| Distance | 5.1 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 500 m |
| Climb on the track | 470 m up, 21 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 334 m to 783 m (summit 807 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 19%, from 3 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 6% of the way |
| Time up | 1h 50m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Scramble |
| Start | Rachub upland path junction |
| Start grid reference | SH 638 677 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 672 677 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Rachub northern upland paths map
The track from the start (green) to the summit (blue), with a marker at each kilometre.
Height profile and getting to the start
Near the start
- Y Sior1.4 km
- Cwrw Tŷ Mo1.8 km
- Douglas Arms1.8 km
- Caffi Seren1.8 km
- Coed y Brenin1.8 km
- Public toilets1.8 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Rachub northern upland paths GPX
Ascent only: plan your way down. A planning track, not checked on the ground; it doesn't show safe scrambling moves. Track data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), heights from a terrain model.
Rachub northern upland paths kilometre by kilometre
Height, climb and average gradient for each kilometre of the track, with a grid reference at the end of each one to check your position on the map.
| At | Height | Climb | Gradient | Grid ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 km | 376 m | +42 m | 4% | SH 639 682 |
| 2 km | 487 m | +110 m | 11% | SH 647 686 |
| 3 km | 511 m | +24 m | 2% | SH 655 684 |
| 4 km | 689 m | +178 m | 18% | SH 661 677 |
| 5 km | 771 m | +82 m | 8% | SH 671 677 |
| 5.1 km | 783 m | +12 m | 20% steep | SH 671 677 |
How long Rachub northern upland paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 30m | 2h 20m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 50m | 2h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 15m | 3h 35m |
Times leave out stops. Coming down the same way, the table counts the ascent once; steep descents on rough ground can be as slow as the climb.
- Today: sunrise 07:48, sunset 18:14. Start by 14:24 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:11. Start by 14:21 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Bera Bach summit weather for this route
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More walks from Rachub upland path junction
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Rachub via Drosgl and Yr Aryg flanks, via Bera Bach up Carnedd Llewelyn
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- Rachub via Drosgl and Yr Aryg flanks, via Bera Bach up Foel-fras
- Rachub via Drosgl and Yr Aryg flanks, via Bera Bach up Garnedd Uchaf
- Rachub northern upland paths up Gyrn Wigau
Other routes up Bera Bach
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aber Falls and Bwlch Y Mawn | 7.8 km one way | 730 m | 2h 45m | Scramble |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 638 677, the summit at SH 672 677), what happened and how many are in your group. If you have no signal for a call, a text to 999 works once you have registered your phone with emergencySMS: text "register" to 999 before you go.
Rachub northern upland paths: questions and answers
How far is Rachub northern upland paths?
Rachub northern upland paths is 5.1 km one way to the summit of Bera Bach, with 500 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 10.2 km.
How long does Rachub northern upland paths take?
About 1h 50m to the summit of Bera Bach and 2h 50m there and back by Naismith's rule (5 km/h plus 10 minutes per 100 m of ascent), before stops. A relaxed group takes nearer 3h 35m for the round trip.
How steep is Rachub northern upland paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 19%, starting 3 km from the start, and 6% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Rachub northern upland paths climbs 470 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Rachub northern upland paths?
Rachub northern upland paths starts from Rachub upland path junction. The grid reference is SH 638 677. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Rachub northern upland paths suitable for beginners?
No. It is a scramble: you use your hands on rock, often with big drops below. Go with someone experienced, on a dry and calm day.
What time should I start Rachub northern upland paths today?
By 14:24 at the latest. Sunset on Bera Bach today is 18:14, Rachub northern upland paths takes about 2h 50m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Rachub northern upland paths?
Yes. Download it from this page. It is an ascent-only planning track from the start to the summit, plotted on OpenStreetMap paths and not checked on the ground.