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Not recommended under deep snow, when a crossing of Cwm Llafar could be quite problematical.

Emergency Alternatives:

Descent into Cwm Llafar from Bwlch Cyfryw Drum (683637).

Special Problems:

Navigating onto Yr Elen from Carnedd Llewelyn in bad visibility.

Approach:

From Bethesda on the A5. Turn uphill from crossroads at the eastern town limit. Turn right at the crossroads after 1km and find a parking place in a narrow lane, taking care not to obstruct gates or passing places.

Start:

See Approach.

Finish:

As above.

ROUTE DESCRIPTION

At the end of the road there is a stile just right of the waterworks gate; another at the top left corner of the field; and a third soon after. The route then follows a stream bed (literally!) through a culvert, and then takes a drier path to more open terrain. A vague path parallel to the Afon Llafar leads over boggy ground, rising steadily, to a final stile, where the head of Cwm Lafar comes into view (½ hr).

The Cwm Llafar horseshoe seen from above Gerlan (Route A3)