Penrhyndeudraeth

This short route explores Gwaith Powdwr Nature Reserve. Once a munitions factory it is now managed by North Wales Wildlife Trust who took over when the site was decommissioned.

Routes can be affected by path closures, blockages and diversions. If you find yourself unable to continue with your walk please try to find an alternate route or retrace your steps. Report any issues to your local authority. All information is correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change.

 

1. Turn right at the station and continue along the road until you reach Cooke's industrial estate on your left. Turn into the estate and head straight past the white gates into Gwaith Powdwr nature reserve. You can also pick up a leaflet here with a map of the reserve and details of its history and wildlife.
2. Follow the main tarmac path uphill, turning right at the interpretation panel, and then straight over the concrete bridge. This path will lead you to a large storage shed. Continue straight past this and you'll reach a smaller shed. Follow the path steeply uphill here and you'll reach a pond, followed by a third building with a set of steps alongside it. Follow the steps up to the heathland.
3. Once you reach the top of the steps, continue along the path. There is an optional detour to the left towards the pendulum shed, or you can follow the paths to meet a track which leads back down to the road.
4. Turn right once you reach the road to head back towards the station.

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