Rachub northern upland paths up Gyrn Wigau: route map, distance and time
643 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Rachub upland path junction.
Rachub northern upland paths starts at about 334 m and gains 303 m over 3.6 km to 624 m on the track. The first 2 km are the easy part, averaging 3%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 3 km, which climbs 177 m at an average of 18%. The final 0.6 km eases to the top.
Rachub northern upland paths at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 330 m |
| Climb on the track | 303 m up, 14 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 334 m to 625 m (summit 643 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 21%, from 2.6 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 9% of the way |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Rachub upland path junction |
| Start grid reference | SH 638 677 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 654 675 |
| 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 | 367 m | +33 m | 3% | SH 639 681 |
| 2 km | 401 m | +34 m | 3% | SH 644 674 |
| 3 km | 577 m | +177 m | 18% | SH 649 672 |
| 3.6 km | 624 m | +47 m | 8% | SH 654 675 |
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 0m | 1h 40m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 1h 15m | 2h 0m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 30m |
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 15:14 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:50, sunset 18:11. Start by 15:11 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Gyrn Wigau 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.
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Other routes up Gyrn Wigau
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aber Falls and Bwlch Y Mawn | 6.4 km one way | 590 m | 2h 15m | Hard |
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 654 675), 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 3.6 km one way to the summit of Gyrn Wigau, with 330 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does Rachub northern upland paths take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Gyrn Wigau and 2h 0m 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 2h 30m for the round trip.
How steep is Rachub northern upland paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 21%, starting 2.6 km from the start, and 9% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Rachub northern upland paths climbs 303 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?
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 Rachub northern upland paths today?
By 15:14 at the latest. Sunset on Gyrn Wigau today is 18:14, Rachub northern upland paths takes about 2h 0m 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.