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Finally, there is always a difficulty over the spelling of Welsh place names – even the OS is not fully consistent! I have therefore adopted spellings from the latest available OS maps at the time of writing and standardised on those. However, complete success in this would probably be too much to hope for, and I therefore apologise for any residual errors or inconsistencies.

THE ARANS

THE ARANS

Few peaks dominate their surroundings as completely as Aran Benllyn, the lofty sentinel that stands guard over Lake Bala. This is just as well, for otherwise the Arans are self-effacing to a fault, hiding their nobility and virility from the casual passer-by behind a shield of wooded slopes and flowing green foothills. Drive down the old Roman road from Bala to Dolgellau and you will be charmed by pretty pastures, tangled woodland and tumbling streams. Charmed but not inspired. Cross Bwlch Oerddrws from Dolgellau to Dinas Mawddwy and you are more likely to admire the Dovey cwms and hills than the Arans' fringe