Day 57 Claerddu bothy to Ty'n Cornell hostel

Wednesday: Up 08:00 away 09:05

From Garn Gron the route was over moorland initially along a delightful level route that wound around four buttresses down from Esgair Ambor then into their intermediate valleys. This eventually gave way to farmland a short distance around Nantymaen farm, then 600 yards on its farm track before joining a minor road.

A short distance up the road the route turned off left onto moorland. When I walked this south to north in 2018 I had got into a pickle here, being too close to a forest to the west. This time, with careful navigation, I was able to cross the high points of the Esgair Cerrig moorland and make good progress. Latterly, over Esgair Wynt, the route was covered with high grass which slowed me considerably. The absence of a stile or gate over boundary fence at SN 74688 55808 did not help and had me rotate and fall onto my back with some amusement. My fall was fortunately cushioned by my rucksack.

After 2.3 miles the route became a forest track which soon joined the track to Ty'n Cornell hostel.

Once in the hostel I discovered there were only three guests, two ladies, friends Katie and Claire, and warden Malcolm. Because I had paid for 2 nights camping (2 x £10), Malcolm kindly upgraded me to the 8 bed male dorm which I had to myself (normally £18). This proved to be fortunate as it was raining next morning.

Arrival and departure times from features visited today.
08:00 Up
09:05 Began walking
0:53 Cambrian Way half way point at SN 77321 65790 / 52.27654, -3.79956
11:05 Reached road at bottom of Nant Egnant valley at Coed Tried y rhiw
11:44 Arrived Strata Florida abbey. Stopped for tea and cake.
12:33 Restarted walking
15:12 Top of Garn Gron
16:15 Left Gron Gron having had late lunch of pasta n' sauce
18:00 Nant Y Maen telephone box reached
19:42 Reached Forestry track / Road junction west of hostel
20:02 Arrived Ty'n Cornell hostel

15 miles with 2095' of ascent from Claerddu bothy to Ty'n Cornell hostel completed at end of 57th day of walking.
Total miles so far : 542
Miles in 2026 : 132
Weather : Dull start, sunny mid morning continued for the remainder of the day
Number of people passed : 0
Objective tomorrow : Rhandirmwyn Camping and Caravanning Club SiteRead more