Eisteddfa Gurig up Pumlumon Fawr: route map, distance and time
752 m · Ceredigion
Pumlumon Fawr is the highest point of mid Wales, a broad moorland summit near the sources of the Severn and the Wye.
A track and path up the slopes to the summit, boggy in places.
Eisteddfa Gurig at a glance
| Distance | 3.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 335 m |
| Time up | 1h 15m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 0m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Eisteddfa Gurig |
| Start grid reference | SN 797 840 |
| Summit grid reference | SN 789 869 |
Eisteddfa Gurig map
The start (green) and the summit (blue). Peakify has no GPX track for this route yet, so follow the description and your map.
Height profile and getting to the start
How long Eisteddfa Gurig takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 5m | 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 07:46, 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 07:47, sunset 18:12. Start by 15:12 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 0m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Pumlumon Fawr summit weather for this route
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Good Today Sunday 18 October
Overcast, up to 7°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -3°C, summit wind 23 mph gusting 28 mph, 2% chance of rain. Rated Good. Sunrise 07:46, sunset 18:14.
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Marginal Tomorrow Monday 19 October
Dense drizzle, up to 8°C at the summit, feeling as cold as -1°C, summit wind 37 mph gusting 46 mph, 78% chance of rain. Rated Marginal. Sunrise 07:47, sunset 18:12.
Best day of the next seven for Eisteddfa Gurig: Sunday 18 October, with summit gusts around 28 mph and a 2% chance of rain.
Hour-by-hour Pumlumon Fawr forecast · 14-day forecast · Is it safe to climb Pumlumon Fawr?
What to take today
- An insulated jacket, hat and warm gloves: it feels like -3°C on top.
- A waterproof jacket. It can rain on the tops in any forecast.
- Map and compass, and the skills to use them. A phone is a backup, not a plan.
- A head torch, food, water, a charged phone and a small first aid kit.
About Pumlumon Fawr
Pumlumon Fawr is the highest point of mid Wales, a broad moorland summit near the sources of the Severn and the Wye. More about Pumlumon Fawr, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn, historic county top, county top.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Pumlumon Fach (664 m), 0.5 km north-west
- bychan (727 m), 1 km east
- Pen Pumlumon Llygad-bychan (727 m), 1 km east
- Y Garn (684 m), 2.3 km south-west
- Pen Pumlumon Arwystli (741 m), 2.6 km east
Challenges that include Pumlumon Fawr
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SN 797 840, the summit at SN 789 869), 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.
Eisteddfa Gurig: questions and answers
How far is Eisteddfa Gurig?
Eisteddfa Gurig is 3.6 km one way to the summit of Pumlumon Fawr, with 335 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 7.2 km.
How long does Eisteddfa Gurig take?
About 1h 15m to the summit of Pumlumon Fawr 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.
Where do you park for Eisteddfa Gurig?
Eisteddfa Gurig starts from Eisteddfa Gurig. The grid reference is SN 797 840.
Is Eisteddfa Gurig suitable for beginners?
Yes, for fit walkers on a clear day. Peakify grades it Moderate: a long climb on a made path, but the top is high, exposed and colder than the start. Turn back if the cloud comes down and you can't navigate.
What time should I start Eisteddfa Gurig today?
By 15:14 at the latest. Sunset on Pumlumon Fawr today is 18:14, Eisteddfa Gurig 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 Eisteddfa Gurig?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).