{"id":1679,"date":"2022-08-16T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walking-the-cambrian-way\/"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:17:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T11:17:41","slug":"walking-the-cambrian-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/walking-the-cambrian-way\/","title":{"rendered":"Walking the Cambrian Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<header id=\"block_48bdeba53ce4d941b12d89baf16970c6\" class=\"SingleHero skip-lazy default\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"SingleHero__categories\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/activities\/walking\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/tag\/long-distance-footpaths\/\" class=\"category\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLong Distance Footpaths\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"SingleHero__title\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWalking the Cambrian Way\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"row justify-content-center align-items-center SingleHero__author\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-auto name\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy Nia Lloyd Knott\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"SingleHero__meta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPublished on \t\t\t\t\t\t<time datetime=\"2022-08-16T00:00:00+00:00\" itemprop=\"datePublished\">August 16, 2022<\/time>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"dot\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t8 min read\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"SingleHero__thumbnail\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg\" class=\"attachment-hd size-hd wp-post-image\" alt=\"The Cambrian Way\" srcset=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-300x76.jpg 300w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1024x259.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-768x194.jpg 768w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1536x388.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_hero1.d635ad0f1f03d16ac80ae9884a3c9df0-1376x348.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<article id=\"block_e84d51b06f3f73aecf8b6abb7024acf8\" class=\"Universal Universal--post c-small default pt-default pb-default mt-none mb-none    \" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"InnerBlocks\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"lead\"><\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your guide to this beautiful route through Wales.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cambrian Way is a 298-mile walk from south to north Wales (Cardiff and Conwy), coast to coast, through incredible upland and mountain scenery. Tackle it in one go or break it down into sections, find out all you need to know about walking the Cambrian Way in this comprehensive guide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way7.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Cambrian Way\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        \n        <\/a>\n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discovering the Cambrian Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve spent time walking in the mountains of Wales\nover the past few years, chances are you may have come across the white and\ngreen waymarkers with the intriguing symbol of a Welsh lady hat. You may have seen\nit crossing a stile over a old stone wall, or on a gate opening to rugged\nmountain terrain. I\u2019m fortunate enough\nto spend a lot of time walking for my work as a guide at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wildtrailswales.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wild Trails Wales<\/a>, and I\u2019ve spotted a fair few of them. However, it wasn\u2019t until I was invited out with\nTrail Officer Olie Wicks, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramblers.org.uk\/go-walking\/the-cambrian-way.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ramblers Cymru<\/a>,\nthat I became aware of the true magic of the Cambrian Way and that is now in <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way14.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cambrian Way waymarker\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Cambrian Way waymarker<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cambrian Way is a 298-mile walk from Cardiff and Conwy, vertically spanning Wales&#8217; two coastlines. The essence of the Cambrian Way is the mountains, but the route does dip down into lowland areas to explore different towns and villages. This\noffers a fantastic variety of scenery and the chance to absorb Welsh culture\nand heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The History of the Cambrian Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The route was devised by the late Tony Drake, a devoted\nRambler and mountaineer, who was involved in the establishment of the Cotswold\nWay. He was also an active member of the YHA and Club President of the\nGloucester Mountaineering Club. Tony was enamoured with the Welsh mountains and\nbecame passionate about establishing a long-distance route over them. He worked to create a route and even wrote a guidebook. However, at\nthe time there were some resistance from authorities and the route, though\nsomewhat legendary among those who knew, remained off the mainstream radar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way5.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Cambrian Way\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        \n        <\/a>\n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>After his death, three of Tony\u2019s friends continued his work in developing and overseeing the Cambrian Way. They set up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambrianway.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cambrian Way Trust<\/a> and entered a partnership with Rambler\u2019s Cymru. In recent years, a huge effort has been made in embedding the route into the landscape and raising its profile; waymarking has been completed along the entire trail, a new guidebook was published that includes <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordnance Survey mapping<\/a>, and plaques marking the starting point in Cardiff and end point in Conwy have been unveiled. Perhaps the most exciting development though, is the inclusion of the route on <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ordnance Survey digital mapping<\/a>, both on the mapping itself (green dashes with diamonds indicating recreational route) and as an actual route which you&#8217;re able to follow and see the profile. This is available on both the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps app<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">web version<\/a>. For the Cambrian Way to reach this stage is the result of a lot of hard work by Ramblers Cymru and the Trust, and all the many partners and stakeholders including landowners, local councils and National Park authorities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_stage4.2.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cambrian Way\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        \n        <\/a>\n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting out on the trail <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It wasn\u2019t long after being invited out to walk some of the trail with Ramblers Cymru that I decided I would walk the entire Cambrian Way. How better to immerse myself in a country that I love, than to walk its entire length? With a busy work and family life to juggle, I didn\u2019t have the opportunity to take the 3-4 weeks required to walk the route in one go, so I began walking it in stages. Breaking down big challenges and adventures into smaller time-friendly chunks is a great way to satisfy the pull for travel, adventure and challenge when you have responsibilities and a busy day-to-day life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cambrian Way has 21 stages in total, with an average of 14-miles and 1,000 metres of ascent in each. So far, unwittingly over the years, I have walked nearly all the stages 1-10 and from 15-21. As I have some missing links in places that I need to return to, I have begun the entire route again from Cardiff and have now reached <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13542513\/cambrian-way-stage-5--capelyffin-to-crickhowell-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 5<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_stage4.3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cambrian Way\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        \n        <\/a>\n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abergavenny to Capel y Ffin (stage 4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My most recent walk was <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13303769\/cambrian-way-stage-4--abergavenny-to-capelyffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 4<\/a>, from Abergavenny at the foot of the Black Mountains to Capel y Ffin, a hamlet nestled in a valley 8-miles south of Hay on Wye. For this stage, I was back walking with Olie and Joe from Ramblers Cymru. We left one car at Capel y Ffin and drove back to Abergavenny to begin our walk. This was my first stage following the Cambrian Way with the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps app<\/a> and this made it notably easier to get out of the town and take the correct approach up to Pen y F\u00e2l \/ Sugarloaf. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13303769\/cambrian-way-stage-4--abergavenny-to-capelyffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_stage4.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cambrian Way stage 4\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>Cambrian Way stage 4<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a steep uphill climb through some beautiful woodland before reaching open forest and finally the summit which boasts exceptional views. As we descended to our next waypoint, Forest Lodge, we met a Dutch man called Tom who was walking the entire Cambrian Way over four weeks. We introduced ourselves and Tom was thrilled when Olie produced a Cambrian Way pen and sticker as souvenirs! We walked the rest of the route together, through lowland farms, old green lanes and back up onto moorland. We continued along a narrow grassy ridge with classic Black Mountain scenery leading to our first mountain; Chwarel y Fan. A steep descent through hawthorn, ash and oak trees clinging to a steep escarpment, led us down to Capel y Ffin, where we said our goodbyes to Tom and found the car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-buttons\">\n    <a class=\"btn second map\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13303769\/cambrian-way-stage-4--abergavenny-to-capelyffin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stage 4 route in OS Maps <i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_Ty'n_Cornel_Hostel.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ty\u2019n Cornel Hostel\">\n        \n        <p>Ty\u2019n Cornel Hostel<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Cambrian Way <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every stage is special and has several highlights, so it is difficult to pick just a few. Here are my best bits so far: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Iron age fort Twmbarlwm (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13348487\/cambrian-way-stage-2--machen-to-pontypool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 2<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Standing on the diving board at Fan y Big in the Brecon Beacons (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13542770\/cambrian-way-stage-6--crickhowell-to-storey-arms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 6<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> The colourful, traditional town of Llandovery (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13542987\/cambrian-way-stage-7--storey-arms-to-glyntawe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 7<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> A stay in Ty\u2019n Cornel Hostel at the top of the Doethie Valley (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13543549\/cambrian-way-stage-9--llandovery-to-tynycornel-hostel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 9<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> The rugged landscape and sparkling blue lake between Rhinog Fach and Y llethyr (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13895130\/cambrian-way-stage-16--barmouth-to-cwm-bychan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 16<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Riverside walk along the Aberglaslyn Pass (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13895651\/cambrian-way-stage-18--maentwrog-to-beddgelert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 18<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Rock formations of the Glyderau (<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13895930\/cambrian-way-stage-20--penypass-to-llyn-ogwen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stage 20<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way8.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cambrian Way veiws&nbsp;\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        \n        <\/a>\n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning your walk on the Cambrian Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walking the Cambrian Way, even in stages, does require some pre-planning.  The Cambrian Way is an upland route and in many places remote, where careful consideration of weather and navigation is needed. The first few stages from Cardiff are relatively straightforward with good public transport connections either end and you&#8217;re never too far from a town to retreat to. This offers a gentle introduction to the trail. Once you reach stage 4 onwards in the Brecon Beacons, public transport options dwindle and to walk the route stage-by-stage usually means inviting a friend and leaving a car at each end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning is key to having a good experience. My business is partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresmart.uk\/wales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdventureSmart UK<\/a>, who have fantastic advice on enjoying the outdoors safely and enjoyably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way9.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"&nbsp;the Cambrian Way mountains\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 things you need to know before walking the Cambrian Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> The trail is not fully marked nor is there always a visible path on the ground, so take some time to brush up on your <a href=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/guides\/map-reading-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map reading skills<\/a> and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps app<\/a> where you can follow every stage or <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the entire route<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The terrain is incredibly varied \u2013 you set off on a flat, paved path through Bute Park in Cardiff, but at some points you could be knee-deep in bog or climbing over steep rocky ground. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation isn\u2019t always available in the more remote sections; you may need to be prepared to camp. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A good rule of thumb for water is 2 litres per stage, though on hot days or if you\u2019re carrying a large bag, you may need more. A water filter bottle is ideal. The Refill Wales app may also come in handy. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the more remote parts of Wales public transport can be scarce, so plan your journey ahead of time. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way12.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"&nbsp;the Cambrian Way walking\"><\/figure><div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        \n        \n        \n        <p><\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Cambrian Way in OS Maps <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I set off, I used the guidebook to plot the route in the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps app<\/a> so I could follow it offline once on the trail. Although I enjoyed this planning process, it has now become infinitely easier as the route can clearly be seen on <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS digital mapping<\/a>. This has saved me huge amounts of time! I can\u2019t tell you how excited I was when I first started to see those green Cambrian Way diamonds appear! The Cambrian Way Trust website also has some useful information on preparing for the route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"images-with-captions\">\n    <div class=\"image-with-caption\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.osmaps.com\/route\/13896443\/cambrian-way-full-route-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow,noopener noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/osmaps.com\/discover\/site\/uploads\/images\/2018champs\/Blog%20imagery\/Guide_to_walking_the_cambrian_way_OSMaps.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The Cambrian Way in OS Maps\">\n        <\/a>\n        <p>The Cambrian Way in OS Maps<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigation skills are also important, as although waymarked and visible on the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.osmaps.com\/apps\/os-maps-subscriptions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OS Maps app<\/a>, there are many sections of open, remote, rugged terrain with patchy phone signal. For this, I make sure to download the route and mapping before heading out, so I can see where I am offline. 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