From Llanfachreth up Rhobell Fawr: route map, distance and time
734 m · Snowdonia
Rhobell Fawr is a 734 m Hewitt and Marilyn north-east of Dolgellau, a craggy volcanic hill standing apart from the main Snowdonia ranges.
Follow tracks north-east out of the village, then climb open grass and heather to the summit trig pillar.
From Llanfachreth at a glance
| Distance | 5.6 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 566 m |
| Time up | 2h 5m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 3h 10m, down the same way |
| Grade | Moderate |
| Start | Llanfachreth |
| Start grid reference | SH 753 224 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 786 256 |
From Llanfachreth 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
Near the start
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
How long From Llanfachreth takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 40m | 2h 35m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 5m | 3h 10m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 30m | 3h 55m |
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 07:05, sunset 16:52. Start by 12:42 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:50. Start by 12:40 to be down before dark, allowing 3h 10m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Rhobell Fawr summit weather for this route
There is no recent summit forecast cached for Rhobell Fawr right now. The main Rhobell Fawr page loads the live forecast when you open it. Open the live Rhobell Fawr forecast.
Before you go, also check: MWIS Snowdonia forecast · Met Office mountain forecast.
About Rhobell Fawr
Rhobell Fawr is a 734 m Hewitt and Marilyn north-east of Dolgellau, a craggy volcanic hill standing apart from the main Snowdonia ranges. More about Rhobell Fawr, with the live forecast.
On the lists: Hewitt, Nuttall, Marilyn.
Extend the walk: tops near the summit
- Dduallt (663 m), 2.9 km north-east
Challenges that include Rhobell Fawr
Other routes up Rhobell Fawr
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhydymain and forest paths | 5.7 km one way | 590 m | 2h 5m | Hard |
| Cwm yr Allt-lwyd northern approach | 6.8 km one way | 500 m | 2h 10m | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 753 224, the summit at SH 786 256), 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.
From Llanfachreth: questions and answers
How far is From Llanfachreth?
From Llanfachreth is 5.6 km one way to the summit of Rhobell Fawr, with 566 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 11.2 km.
How long does From Llanfachreth take?
About 2h 5m to the summit of Rhobell Fawr and 3h 10m 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 55m for the round trip.
Where do you park for From Llanfachreth?
From Llanfachreth starts from Llanfachreth. The grid reference is SH 753 224.
Is From Llanfachreth 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 From Llanfachreth today?
By 12:42 at the latest. Sunset on Rhobell Fawr today is 16:52, From Llanfachreth takes about 3h 10m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for From Llanfachreth?
Not yet. The Peakify iPhone app can plan the route and export a GPX (Peakify Pro).