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Dolgellau Horseshoe

A horseshoe walk with stunning vista’s above Dolgellau North Wales, taking in hills, forests, more land, mountain views and even the sea at Barmouth. Good tracks, one for good weather for the views!

Grid Ref: SH 718 191

Total distance: 11.03 km (6.9 mi)
Total time: 4:42:48
Moving time: 3:47:25
Average speed: 2.34 km/h (1.5 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 2.91 km/h (1.8 mi/h)
Max elevation: 360 m (1181 ft)
Min elevation: 49 m (160 ft)
Elevation gain: 521 m (1709 ft)

Weather: frozen ground start, cold with brilliant sun

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Capel Curig Ogwen Valley Horseshoe

Grid ref: SH 720 582

Total distance: 13.20 km (8.2 mi)
Total time: 5:10:22
Moving time: 4:53:07
Average speed: 2.55 km/h (1.6 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 2.70 km/h (1.7 mi/h)
Max elevation: 491 m (1610 ft)
Min elevation: 243 m (797 ft)
Elevation gain: 388 m (1272 ft)

Weather: mixed, sunshine showers, mild to cold, overcast and clear spells

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Beddgelert to Llyn Dinas Horseshoe

Grid ref: SH 586 482

Total distance: 10.77 km (6.7 mi)
Total time: 4:09:28
Moving time: 3:50:37
Average speed: 2.59 km/h (1.6 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 2.80 km/h (1.7 mi/h)
Max elevation: 337 m (1104 ft)
Min elevation: -19 m (-62 ft)
Elevation gain: 496 m (1627 ft)

Weather: sunshine and a couple of showers, mild

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Betws Y Coed – Llyn Elsi

North Wales

Grid Ref: SH 795 565

Total distance: 11.44 km (7.1 mi)
Total time: 4:44:50
Moving time: 3:24:33
Average speed: 2.41 km/h (1.5 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 3.35 km/h (2.1 mi/h)
Max elevation: 324 m (1063 ft)
Min elevation: 77 m (253 ft)
Elevation gain: 563 m (1848 ft)

Weather: mild, overcast

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Moel Siabod

North Wales

Grid Ref: SH 735 571

Total distance: 11.31 km (7.0 mi)
Total time: 6:31:11
Moving time: 5:43:02
Average speed: 1.73 km/h (1.1 mi/h)
Max elevation: 922 m (3025 ft)
Min elevation: 215 m (706 ft)
Elevation gain: 810 m (2656 ft)

Weather: mixed, sun, drizzle, clouds, wind, cold

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Arenig Fawr

North Wales

Grid Ref: SH 829 392

Total distance: 10.99 km (6.8 mi)
Total time: 5:07:44
Moving time: 4:48:35
Average speed: 2.14 km/h (1.3 mi/h)
Average moving speed: 2.28 km/h (1.4 mi/h)
Max elevation: 898 m (2947 ft)
Min elevation: 384 m (1261 ft)
Elevation gain: 616 m (2021 ft)

Weather: started a bit overcast, cleared for summit, sun, very cold, upper ground frost.

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