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Park by the bridge at 788293 and follow the stony track along the S bank of the river before crossing to the derelict homestead of Allt-lwyd. Next follow a gritty track that climbs steeply out of the valley, weaving over bleak moors to a ford at 810293 whence the foot of the N ridge is but a short step away.

Looking east from Allt-lwyd to Cerrig Chwibanog and Craig y Llestri

Despite the difference in scale, the walk assumes a character reminiscent of Tryfan. Grass yields to sprightly thickets of heather and bilberry that cloak emergent terraces of rock. Rhobell Fawr beckons temptingly W, with Rhobell y Big in the foreground hoisting a perfect cone. To the N Arenig Fach rises slowly in the arc spanning Arenig Fawr and Moel Llyfnant. When the slope eases cross the fence and walk along the cliffs, above a dizzy drop L, to gain the summit of one of the finest tops in Wales.

Buarthmeini route (AG23)

The falls upstream from the footbridge are a grand sight when in full spate.

Park W of the farm at 827325, where the road bridges a tiny stream. Cross a field to the footbridge over the Lliw at 827325. Over the bridge a faint path, little more than a sheep track, wends W or slightly S of W, with the Afon Lliw keeping you company R and the shattered crags of Clogwyn Careg-yr-hollt L. Across the valley Arenig Fawr is completely overshadowed, for once, by the brooding dome of Moel Llyfnant.