Pont Fadog – Pont Scethin Stone Bridge loop from Talybont

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Pont Fadog – Pont Scethin Stone Bridge loop from Talybont

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Pont Fadog – Pont Scethin Stone Bridge loop from Talybont

05:02

17.6km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.41 km

Small Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Natural Monument

Less a waterfall, more a series of rapids set in beautiful woodland where the Afon Ysgethin rushes downhill towards the sea.

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2.20 km

Afon Ysgethin Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail alongside Afon Ysgethin takes us through some beautiful woodland. After rain, the river surges down the valley towards the sea.

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2.82 km

Pont Fadog

Highlight • Bridge

Pont Fadog is a Grade II listed, old stone archway roadbridge across the Afon Ysgethin above Tal-y-bont. The bridge was on the original Medieval drovers' route from Bwlch y Rhiwgr …

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5.23 km

Llyn Ireddyn

Highlight • Lake

A stunning lake - fabulous reflections, it’s a perfect stop off, there are pretty sharp and slippery rocks underneath the shallow water though.

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6.81 km

Pont Scethin Stone Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Whichever way you approach Pont Scethin, you'll have just ridden a cracking descent, and you're now faced with the climb back out again.

Although it's unlikely to be festooned with …

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8.24 km

Llyn Bodlyn

Highlight • Lake

A man made reservoir, surrounded by steep cliffs and open moorland.

The reservoir offers sweeping views over Cardigan bay

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14.1 km

Cors-y-Gedol Burial Chamber (Arthur's Quoit)

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cors-y-Gedol burial chamber which still has it’s capstone intact is also referred to as Arthur’s Quoit and can be found close to some ancient hut circles known as the Irishmen’s huts on the slope of Moelfre.

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15.1 km

Coed Parc Uchaf

Forest

17.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

4.10 km

1.68 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.74 km

2.61 km

2.44 km

1.96 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

14°C

60 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

September 9, 2023,330 Cwm Ysgethin (Wales)

This was a gorgeous walk, with fantastic views! The close and muggy heat made it harder going, however Llyn Irddyn was worth the slight detour - its absolutely stunning, we didnt go too far in as the rocks underneath were pretty sharp and slippery, but it was a great spot to stop off and paddle your toes 👌🏻
We debriefed …