Day two
Nant Gwynant to Dolgellau
59km (36.5 miles) | 3000m (9,842t)
Southern Snowdonia has a special gnarliness! Welcome to the Moelwynion and Rhinogydd.
Hatchling course?
Start to support point (Cwm Bychan) – 36km | 1600m
OR
Support point (Cwm Bychan) to the finish – 23km | 1400m
The race line plunges directly south, but in the way is some of the most broken terrain of the race. Underestimate these mountains at your peril - they might be small but they are perfectly troublesome. Also, this is a day that is devoid of population, except you!
Click/tap on "Learn more" then expand the map to get more route details.
**Cut-off times**
- Path/Road junction (CP 4) cut-off time is 12:20
- Support point (Cwm Bychan - CP 7) cut-off time is 15:45
**Guidance times**
(These are best viewed on the race map issued at registration but included here for your convenience)
START 06:00 / CP 1 08:05 / CP 2 09:10 / CP 3 10:15 / CP 4 11:20 / CP 5 14:00 / CP 6 N/A / CP 7 15:00 / CP 8 17:15 / CP 9 19:00 / CP 10 20:00 / CP 11 20:35 FINISH 22:00
**Following the route**
Please see our guidance on following the route for information about mandatory/recommended sections, how to best access the digital version of the route (including information about GPX files), and what to expect from the event map issued at registration
**IMPORTANT: exploring the route pre-event**
Please see our guidance on exploring the race route pre-event for information. Note that some sections of the route are private – we arrange special access for the event, and you jeopardise the future of the event if you access these sections at other times. Full information is available in the guidance article.
**Get a step ahead with the official event map**
Aspirant participants are invited to purchase a copy of last year's event map. An ideal companion for those who prefer a tangible map to spread out on the coffee table to pour over during the build up to the event. Glean extra information about the route (subject to small changes) and familiarise yourself with the layout and style of this bespoke map ahead of being issued yours at registration.
Day two terrain type
Get a full flavour of day two from our race footage
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