006: Rhobell Fawr & Dduallt

SOLITUDE 006: RHOBELL FAWR & DDUALLT Saturday 6th March 2027 £95 per person | Maximum 6 | Jacob-led Solitude is a numbered collection of mountain days chosen because I think they are genuinely worth doing. Usually quieter, rougher and a little less obvious than the classic Eryri routes, each edition explores a different corner of the mountains in a small group. For Solitude 006 we disappear into Cwm yr Allt-Lŵyd for a journey over two of my favourite overlooked mountains, Dduallt and Rhobell Fawr. THE ROUTE We’ll meet near Bronaber before travelling together along the tiny dead-end road into Cwm yr Allt-Lŵyd. Hidden away to the north of Rhobell Fawr, this is an extraordinarily quiet valley of rough pasture, scattered farms and the upper Afon Mawddach. Even getting to the start feels like travelling somewhere properly remote. From the head of the valley we’ll leave the easier ground behind and build a mountain journey linking Dduallt and Rhobell Fawr. Expect steep grassy slopes, bog, rough moorland, faint paths and substantial stretches where there is no obvious line at all. The exact route will depend on the weather, ground conditions and the group. WHY THIS DAY? Dduallt is one of my favourite mountains in Eryri. It is steep, awkward, distinctive and almost completely ignored. Rhobell Fawr is broader and more open, with a volcanic character and enormous views across the surrounding ranges. But it is the landscape around them that really makes this day. Cwm yr Allt-Lŵyd feels remarkably secluded, and once we leave the tracks this is the sort of quiet, complicated mountain country where seeing another group all day would be a surprise. It is exactly what Solitude is for. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE You should have reasonable hill fitness and be comfortable spending a full day on steep, wet, rough and often pathless mountain ground. Previous hill walking experience is strongly recommended. No scrambling experience is required. WHAT’S INCLUDED A full mountain day led by Jacob in a maximum group of six. Route choice, pacing and mountain judgement throughout the day. Pre-event advice covering kit, weather, travel and meeting arrangements. PRIVATE BOOKINGS Looking for a private Rhobell Fawr or Dduallt day, a different date or something completely different? Private Mountain Days are available throughout the year from £375.