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As you can see, the Arans are hills of many parts.

Note For many years the Arans suffered from difficulties over access. The problems have recently been resolved by the landowners agreeing a number of so-called ‘permitted paths’. These are clearly marked on OS maps, and are prominently displayed on notice-boards at strategic points around the Arans (for example at the start of the N ridge route at Llanuwchllyn, at Cwm Cywarch, at 875205 where the permitted path up Drysgol begins and at Esgair-gawr Farm). As the arrangements are subject to regular review I have not detailed them here. You should therefore always check the current situation before setting out. Please also note that many of my routes go beyond the permitted paths as defined at the time of writing. Special permission should be sought from landowners before you use them. Acting in this way will help ensure the continuation of harmonious arrangements for the future.

Aran Benllyn

Aran Benllyn fully justifies the high hopes it raises from Bala. The N ridge (the usual ascent) is a beauty with views that reach a thrilling climax as you finally mount the airy boulder-strewn top. The slumbering giant N is Arenig Fawr, chaperoned by Moel Llyfnant and its lesser half, Arenig Fach (guardian of the marshy Migneint). Behind them lies the long tapering line of Foel Goch and Carnedd y Filiast, and the hazy outline of Snowdonia. To the W are the rambling moors that rise to Rhobell Fawr and Dduallt before culminating in the Rhinogs.