Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths up Tarrenhendre: route map, distance and time
634 m · Snowdonia
A hard mountain walk to the summit from Abergynolwyn village hall car park (Y Canolfan Gymunedol).
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths starts at about 39 m and gains 587 m over 4.8 km to 627 m on the track. The first 3 km are the easy part, averaging 9%. The steepest kilometre is the one ending at 4.8 km, which climbs 197 m at an average of 24%, with a 500 m stretch from 4.2 km at about 34%. That last pull ends at the summit. About 19% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5, so expect hands-on-knees going and a slow descent.
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths at a glance
| Distance | 4.8 km one way, to the top |
|---|---|
| Ascent | 600 m |
| Climb on the track | 587 m up, 0 m down on the way |
| Start and top of the track | 39 m to 628 m (summit 634 m) |
| Steepest 500 m | About 34%, from 4.2 km |
| Steeper than 1 in 5 | 19% of the way |
| Time up | 2h 0m by Naismith's rule |
| There and back | 2h 55m, down the same way |
| Grade | Hard |
| Start | Abergynolwyn village hall car park (Y Canolfan Gymunedol), LL36 9UU |
| Start grid reference | SH 677 069 |
| Summit grid reference | SH 682 041 |
| Parking | Abergynolwyn village hall car park (Y Canolfan Gymunedol) |
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys 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
Near the start
- Railway Inn0.0 km
- Quarryman's tearoom0.9 km
- Public toilets0.0 km
- Public toilets0.9 km
- Public toilets2.0 km
- Cedis farm1.5 km
- Cedris Farm Campsite1.6 km
From OpenStreetMap, within 2 km. Check opening times before you rely on them.
Download the Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys 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.
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys 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 | 138 m | +99 m | 10% | SH 683 063 |
| 2 km | 235 m | +97 m | 10% | SH 684 057 |
| 3 km | 298 m | +63 m | 6% | SH 676 054 |
| 4 km | 429 m | +131 m | 13% | SH 678 047 |
| 4.8 km | 627 m | +197 m | 24% steep | SH 682 041 |
How long Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths takes
| Pace | To the top | There and back |
|---|---|---|
| Brisk 6 km/h, 8 min per 100 m up | 1h 35m | 2h 25m |
| Steady (Naismith) 5 km/h, 10 min per 100 m up | 2h 0m | 2h 55m |
| Relaxed 4 km/h, 12 min per 100 m up | 2h 25m | 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 07:05, sunset 16:53. Start by 12:58 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
- Tomorrow: sunrise 07:06, sunset 16:52. Start by 12:57 to be down before dark, allowing 2h 55m for the walk and an hour for stops.
Tarrenhendre summit weather for this route
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Challenges that include Tarrenhendre
More walks from Abergynolwyn village hall car park
Routes in Peakify's guides that start within 500 m of this one, for another day from the same car park.
- From Abergynolwyn up Tarren y Gesail
- Abergynolwyn station and southern ridge up Tarren y Gesail
- Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths up Tarren y Gesail
Other routes up Tarrenhendre
| Route | Distance | Ascent | Time up | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abergynolwyn station and southern ridge | 7.2 km one way | — | — | Hard |
In an emergency
Call 999, ask for the police and then mountain rescue. Give your location (the start is at SH 677 069, the summit at SH 682 041), 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.
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths: questions and answers
How far is Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths?
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths is 4.8 km one way to the summit of Tarrenhendre, with 600 m of ascent. There and back by the same way is about 9.6 km.
How long does Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths take?
About 2h 0m to the summit of Tarrenhendre and 2h 55m 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 Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths?
The steepest 500 m averages about 34%, starting 4.2 km from the start, and 19% of the way is steeper than 1 in 5. Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths climbs 587 m in all on the track.
Where do you park for Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths?
Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths starts from Abergynolwyn village hall car park (Y Canolfan Gymunedol) (postcode LL36 9UU). The grid reference is SH 677 069. Abergynolwyn village hall car park (Y Canolfan Gymunedol)
Is Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys 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 Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths today?
By 12:58 at the latest. Sunset on Tarrenhendre today is 16:53, Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys forest paths takes about 2h 55m there and back, and that leaves an hour for stops. Start earlier in winter or if the forecast turns.
Is there a GPX for Nant Gwernol and Bryn Eglwys 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.