Bont Dolgadfan short walks
A collection of shorter local outings around the village. A good place to begin when time is limited or you want a gentler introduction to the surrounding paths.
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Walks from the Door
Leave the car behind and discover the lanes, valleys and upland paths around Bont Dolgadfan and Llanbrynmair. These locally created route sheets make it easier to choose anything from a short wander to a longer day in the hills.
Begin close to home
Choose a local route
The Path Minders are a community group based around Bont Dolgadfan and Llanbrynmair. Their members created and checked these route sheets to help more people enjoy the area's public rights of way.
Open the sheet before setting off, save it to your phone or print a copy, and carry an up-to-date OS map as well. Mobile signal cannot be relied upon on the quieter hills.
Start nearby
Short and local walks
The most useful starting point when you want to explore around Bont Dolgadfan without planning a distant mountain day.
Dolgadfan and Bwlch Glynmynydd
A local circular walk supplied with directions for travelling either way around the route. Read the complete sheet before choosing your direction.
Rhywgan to Bryn-yn-ty
A two-mile circular walk. Path Minders are providing a replacement copy because the original public download is no longer available.
Route sheet coming soon
Longer local days
Valleys, villages and old routes
Longer walks linking Bont Dolgadfan, Llanbrynmair, Dylife and the surrounding uplands.
Llanbrynmair and Bont Dolgadfan
The same 7.5-mile circular route is available in both directions. Choose the sheet that matches the way you intend to walk.
Dylife, Bwlch Glynmynydd and Llanbrynmair
One sheet covering the Dylife to Llanbrynmair section of the Cambrian Way together with a route from Bwlch Glynmynydd to Llanbrynmair.
Llanbrynmair to Dylife
A 9.5-mile route from Llanbrynmair to Dylife via Bwlch Glynmynydd. As this is not a circular walk, arrange the return journey before setting off.
Cilcwm and Ffrwd Pennant Falls
A circular route via Ffrwd Pennant Falls. Path Minders are providing a replacement copy because the original public download is no longer available.
Route sheet coming soon
For broader planning
Mountain and map resources
Use these alongside the individual route sheets and current mapping when planning the more remote upland options.
Path Minders route map
An overview showing how the local routes relate to Bont Dolgadfan, Llanbrynmair and the surrounding landscape.
Mynyddog mountain routes
A Path Minders collection for exploring the Mynyddog uplands. Prepare for mountain conditions and use current mapping alongside the sheet.
Cae Twpa panorama
A labelled panorama to help identify the surrounding hills and understand the wider landscape while exploring the area.
Created by local volunteers
About Path Minders
Path Minders is a community group working to improve, reopen and publicise public rights of way around Bont Dolgadfan and Llanbrynmair. These route sheets are shared with their permission. Please support their work by treating paths, gates, fences, wildlife and farm animals with care.
Before setting out
Walk prepared
These are real countryside routes rather than managed visitor attractions. Conditions can be wet, uneven and changeable.
Save the sheet
Download or print the PDF before leaving and read the complete directions, not just the route title.
Carry a map
Use a current OS map and a reliable means of navigation. Do not depend on phone signal alone.
Check conditions
Look at the forecast and ask us about recent local conditions, access changes or forestry work.
Respect the land
Keep to rights of way, close gates, avoid disturbing livestock and leave no litter.
Choose honestly
Select a walk suitable for the least experienced person and be ready to turn back when necessary.
Tell someone
For longer or quieter routes, leave details of your plan and expected return time with somebody.
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More walking in Mid Wales
Looking for coast paths, forest waterfalls or a full mountain day? Return to our main walking guide for more of our favourite outings.