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Aran Benllyn across Lake Bala (AN1)

A short sharp rise brings you to the shores of Llyn Pen Aran and its tiny acolyte, idyllic on a calm sunny day when the only sound is the gentle lapping of waves, but unfortunately often whipped up by scurrying winds. Soon after this the path abandons the faithful fence, veering L to climb the final bouldery pile on its own.

Llyn Lliwbran route (AN2)

The N ridge can be combined with Llyn Lliwbran, one of the most inhospitable lakes in Wales. Walk down the road that penetrates Cwm Croes from 895270. Shortly before Nant-y-Llyn Farm cut across the fells for 0.5 mile of trackless, tussocky bog to reach the lake. When you have had your fill of the austere beauty of this desolate sun-starved hollow, head N until the slopes ease. Steep screes and cliffs rule out a direct pull up to the ridge from the lake.

Creiglyn Dyfi route (AN3)

The Cwm Croes road continues to the head of Cwm Llwydd (though it is not marked on the map) whereupon a grassy trail continues to the shores of Creiglyn Dyfi. The backdrop to the cradle of the famous Dovey could scarcely be more thrilling as the shattered face of Aran Fawddwy soars aloft in an angry intrigue of buttresses, gullies and terraces. Yet the lake itself seems strangely lacklustre from this viewpoint – too open, too square – and it is only from the nearby Drysgol ridge that it begins to take on the romantic aura its name leads you to expect.