Timeline
14:30
Hike up to the summit of Craig-yr-Aderyn. The remains of the Iron Age Celtic hill fort offer a wide, open vantage point. Arrive early enough to settle in and watch the day wind down before the sky changes.
16:15
Watch the golden light begin to spill over the Dysynni Valley. The sun is setting toward the SW, casting long shadows across the landscape. This is the peak moment for the view.
16:30
Stay for the sunset. The sky will shift from gold to deep blue as the sun dips below the horizon. Take in the cooling air and the quiet of the hilltop.
17:30
Begin your descent from the hill. It is now dark, so use a torch or headlamp if the path is unlit. Check local transport options if you need to get back to the village center for dinner.
Local tip
The summit is exposed. Bring a warm layer as the temperature drops quickly after sunset in January.
Check before you go
- Check the route for parking or access to Craig-yr-Aderyn.
- Sunset is at 16:30 local time on 15 January. It gets dark shortly after.
- No food or drink venues are listed in the immediate vicinity of the summit. Plan to dine in Tywyn or Llwyngwril after descending.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tywyn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).