Rhydymain and forest paths up Dduallt: route map, distance and time
663 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Rhydymain public lane.
Rhydymain and forest paths starts at about 159 m and gains 509 m over 7.3 km to 644 m on the track. The first kilometre climbs 60 m. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 7 km, which climbs 126 m at an average of 13%, with a 500 m stretch from 6.3 km at about 17%. The final 0.3 km eases to the top.
Rhydymain and forest paths at a glance
| Distance | 7.3 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 540 m |
| Climb on the track | 509 m up, 28 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 157 m to 645 m (summit 663 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 17%, from 6.3 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 3% of the way |
| Time up | 2h 20m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 50m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Rhydymain public lane |
| Start grid reference | SH 802 221 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 810 273 |
| Parking | No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby |
Rhydymain and forest 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
Download the Rhydymain and forest 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.
Rhydymain and forest 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 | 219 m | +60 m | 6% | SH 798 226 |
| 2 km | 334 m | +115 m | 12% | SH 797 234 |
| 3 km | 404 m | +70 m | 7% | SH 794 242 |
| 4 km | 479 m | +75 m | 7% | SH 797 251 |
| 5 km | 484 m | +4 m | 0% | SH 801 259 |
| 6 km | 491 m | +7 m | 1% | SH 807 262 |
| 7 km | 617 m | +126 m | 13% | SH 809 271 |
| 7.3 km | 644 m | +26 m | 8% | SH 810 273 |
How long Rhydymain and forest paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 55m | 3h 10m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 20m | 3h 50m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 55m | 4h 45m |
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 07:04, sunset 16:52. Start by 12:02 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:50. Start by 12:00 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 50m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Dduallt summit weather for this route
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Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Dduallt
More about Dduallt, with the live forecast.
Challenges that include Dduallt
More walks from Rhydymain public lane
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- Rhydymain and forest paths up Rhobell Fawr
Other routes up Dduallt
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm yr Allt-lwyd northern approach | 7.9 km one way | 460 m | 2h 20m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 802 221, the summit at SH 810 273), 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.
Rhydymain and forest paths: questions and answers
How far is Rhydymain and forest paths?
Rhydymain and forest paths is 7.3 km one way to the summit of Dduallt, with 540 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 14.6 km.
How long does Rhydymain and forest paths take?
About 2h 20m to the summit of Dduallt and 3h 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 4h 45m for the round trip.
How steep is Rhydymain and forest paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 17%, starting 6.3 km from the start, and 3% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Rhydymain and forest paths climbs 509 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Rhydymain and forest paths?
Rhydymain and forest paths starts from Rhydymain public lane. The grid reference is SH 802 221. No checked car park for this start; find lawful parking nearby
Is Rhydymain and forest paths suitable for beginners?
Not as a first mountain. Peakify grades it Hard: steep, rough ground where a slip matters. Build up on an easier route first.
What time should I start Rhydymain and forest paths today?
By 12:02 at the latest. Sunset on Dduallt today is 16:52, Rhydymain and forest paths takes about 3h 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 Rhydymain and forest 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.