Red
14 September 2025
No dogs allowed
From the parking area we enter the quarry and climb steadily towards the old workings, where we then leave the good track and ascend steeply on old quarry tracks/roads, passing disused workings and inclines. Leaving the quarry track we ascend steeply to a road which leads to the surge pond for the Hydro Electric Scheme, crossing the road and ascending to Elidir Fach.
We then climb Elidir Fawr which has a rocky ridge which will require a bit of scrambling. Descending to the south side on the route for the ‘welsh three thousands’, we follow a path down to a bridge over Cwm/Afon Dudodyn then to a minor road. There are a few boggy bits.
Heading NW we head towards the quarry returning to the cars.
Safety
Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions
Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information
Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped
Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency
If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.
The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.