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Hi, I'm planning a trip to Pumlumon in August and this route seems great! How boggy is it, and is the return leg through Cwm Gwerin manageable (just a bit slow)? Thank you!
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Thanks for your question...As always, it depends on your ability and experience. The areas close to the stream in the valley floor are very difficult, mainly because of deep water-filled holes between the tussocks. It is best to keep above the tussocky (Molinia) grass as far as you can, and I advise the right hand side of the valley looking down it. Although we descended below Craig yr Eglwys (at the bottom end of the valley), there seems to be something of a path keeping higher...over the top of the crags. I have walked through Cwm Gwerin four times now, I have still not found as ideal route, but take care and persevere, and it's quite OK. Make sure you wear waterproof boots!
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Tiago Oliveira:
Jun 03, 2025 at 02:21 PM
Hi, I'm planning a trip to Pumlumon in August and this route seems great! How boggy is it, and is the return leg through Cwm Gwerin manageable (just a bit slow)? Thank you!
Maurice Kyle:
Jul 06, 2025 at 03:27 PM
Thanks for your question...As always, it depends on your ability and experience. The areas close to the stream in the valley floor are very difficult, mainly because of deep water-filled holes between the tussocks. It is best to keep above the tussocky (Molinia) grass as far as you can, and I advise the right hand side of the valley looking down it. Although we descended below Craig yr Eglwys (at the bottom end of the valley), there seems to be something of a path keeping higher...over the top of the crags. I have walked through Cwm Gwerin four times now, I have still not found as ideal route, but take care and persevere, and it's quite OK. Make sure you wear waterproof boots!