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Cwmgwen — 10.2 km Running Route

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Cwmgwen is a 10.2 km (6.3 miles) loop in Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, Wales: hilly, with 466 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

466 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
5/5Hilly
Cwmgwen running route
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Location: Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, Wales

Explore the challenging Cwmgwen route from Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, a 10.2km adventure ideal for experienced trail runners. This 5/5 hilly course weaves through a mix of tracks, field paths, woodland trails, and quiet lanes, offering glimpses of open hillside. Be prepared for varied underfoot conditions, with some sections becoming heavy after rain, particularly as you tackle the initial steep climb into the woods.

The reward for your effort is some enjoyable running on forest tracks and along the forest edge, leading towards Glan-llyn farm. You'll encounter further climbs on narrow lanes and through the trees before rejoining the outward path for a descent back to the village. This route is perfect for those seeking a strenuous workout amidst Welsh scenery or looking to test their climbing capabilities.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 10.2 km loop in Pen-y-Bont-Fawr, Wales with around 466 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Yes — seriously. It rates 5 out of 5 on our hill scale — long, steep climbing throughout. About 46 metres of climb per kilometre, 466 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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