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Name:Drosgol
Hill number:2167
Height:550m / 1804ft
RHB Section:31A: Aberystwyth to Welshpool
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Central Wales - Pumlumon
County/UA:Cardiganshire [Ceredigion]
Catchment:Rheidol
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Dodd (500-599m), Dewey, Clem
(Ma,Hu,Tu,5,Dew,Cm)
Grid ref:SN 75962 87862
Summit feature:cairn
Drop:193m
Col:357m  SN753887  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 135
(1:25k) 213
Survey:obvious summit
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Drosgol from GR: SN 73646 88553Hippster16/03/2024
Drosgol from GR: SN 73646 88553. Track to stream crossingf at SN 75027 88181. Picked up quad bike track at SN 75317 88091 which went almost to the summit. DEWEY COMPLETION.ronaldo33316/03/2024
From road to WNW over Cefn yr Esgair, onto Banc Llechwedd Mawr and back via FB and up NE ridge following sheep tracks most of way. Back down to west over rough ground to BW.PeterD26/05/2023
Cycled to cottage. Walked past cottage on path then down to a footbridge. No real path from there so just made way following sheep tracks to toprichwales18/04/2023
From the car park near the memorial then track and open ground over Cefn yr Esgair. Down the eastern side, over a marshy hollow, then up an ATV track to Drosgol. The NE shoulder leads to a FB over the Afon Lechwedd-mawr and onto a wet and rugged path. We headed up Banc Llechwedd-mawr just before reaching the cottage, eventually finding an ATV track to near the summit. Back down this to a road running alongside the river, crossing it at a ford and into the forestry of Banc yr Wyn. Pretty horrible stuff, impossible to follow ROWs, but eventually we got out into pasture east of Bryniau Rhyddion, which we duly climbed before heading home to the camper and a cuppa.summitter30/11/2022
From parking area near memorial above Nant y Moch, followed track round to Nant y Baracs farm buildings and atv track almost to Drosgol summit. Descended NE to FB now shown on 1:25k map, and picked up another atv track shortly after starting to ascend Banc Llechwedd-mawr just before isolated house with solar panels. Circuit continued with N descent on obvious path through bog to Hyddgen, then to Bryn Moel, Foel Fras and Foel Grafiau. Picked up empty beer/pop cans on latter, perhaps left by those who created the wide, scarring biker tracks on the west side of the hill? Returned to car SW through woods.richard6920/10/2022
End to end 6.7 mile walk from Maesnant farm at the end of minor road to the (non existant) memorial !!. We followed track north to where it gets close to the river then we left track across grass and bog to footbridge. From there headed straight up the side of Banc Llechwedd-Mawr via various sheep tracks to summit. Descended via an ATV track which went all the way from the summit to down just past the new smart property at 762889. Followed the track back East taking a sheep track down to the footbridge to Afon Llechwedd-Mawr where there is another footbridge at 766888 up onto the ridge and onto Drosgol summit. Down the ridge in a SE direction occasionally picking up tracks until hit the obvious contouring path, but then followed down to minand walked around edge of reservoir (as very low) and up stream to where it was possible to cross at about 750 880. Followed track back around to car parked at the junction with the road.JulieB17/10/2022
Re-ascent of Banc Llechwedd-mawr and Drosgol from the end of the minor road by Nant-y-Moch Resr, this time to claim them as Deweys. 10.5km with 540m ascent in 3h 40m, making use of the well made footbridges.silverwolf_alan01/08/2022
Hard 5.6 mile walk from Maesnant farm at the end of minor road. We followed track north to where it gets close to the river then we left track across grass and bog to footbridge not marked on map. From here we ascended straight up the side of Banc Llechwedd-Mawr to summit. Then descended to Afon Llechwedd-Mawr where there is another footbridge climbing slightly easier to Drosgol's summit. We then retraced our steps to the bridge between the hills and made a big mistake; as we didn't want to walk back to the other footbridge we decided to short-cut back to where we had parked. We knew this involved crossing the river which wasn't too bad but the grassland both sides is hideous to walk through with no tracks and hidden deep holes, not to mention 3 barbed wire fences to cross! We have learnt from our mistake. Hot and sunny conditions. 536m ascent.DanTrig07/07/2022
Followed the track round the reservoir and then up a feint quad track. Thought the hill would take forever to ascend but deceptive. Coming back gate was chained and padlocked. With Gmac x.elizyanne30/06/2022
Parked at jct of road and forestry track 736.885. Crossed Cefn yr Esgair and stream crossing at 752.884. ATV track to summit. Descent on NE spur to bridge over Afon Lechwedd mawrMoorponder25/06/2022
Parked at t junction at East end of reservoir then followed track round, lots of quartz passed the old mine.Stevooo28/08/2021
from 736886 easy parking track to old nant a baracs up to Drosgol knee deep soft snow, down to foot bridge straight up Banc Llecwedd mawr flat top hard with deep snow but views to Cadair return to 'ford' easier to cross than thought just above fenceline then across bog to nant y baracs bog covered with soft snow and very wet underneath very hard walkingunderhill04/01/2021
BLM From the east and over the unmarked bridge then south via the other unmarked Bridge to DROSGOL and back same way & along reservoir edgevegibagger17/10/2020
From west via track to old farm. 1/3 MarilynN.Morters26/09/2020
From Plynlimon by the two bridges, then on to Banc Llechwedd-Mawr.NormanW26/09/2020
From the west, in on good track as far as building and trees, then crossed valley under the trees and picked up a grass track most of the way to summit. No short cuts, the off-track grass is long and conceals large tussocks and deep foot traps.Topographer5707/09/2019
Done on a pretty tough overnight walk from Tal y Bont to Caersws. Last M for me in 31A.Alex C06/09/2019
Followed tracks from road 737886 to buildings on the Nant y Baracs then followed quad bike tracks almost to the summit. Fine views all round. Returned the same way and investigated the quarry below Carn Owen which shows chaotic Slumped beds of sandstone which slid off the under sea shelf 445mya. Found a graptolite at the quarry entrance too!mindlessflogger05/01/2019
From the west (memorial, though I didn't see it). Down NE to the useful bridge (SN 76639 88812) and to the next one at SN 77962 89127 before going up Plynlimon.Alan Moore03/01/2019
From the west, memorial marked on map is not much above ground level so don’t be surprised if not spotted from road. Locked gate near old mine so went over Cefn yr Agsgair hard going on tussock grass. More from farm building beside Nant y Baracs to foot of Drosgol. On way down headed WNW better going on ATV track. Climbed gate on way back.rogreeves28/09/2018
From SN736887, contour around Cefn yr Esgair to farm buildings then up DROSGOL. Descend to cross FB not marked on maps at SN766888, then BANC LLECHWEDD-MAWR. Descend to 'ford' at SN761894 (wadeable after dry summer but may not always be so) and over Cefn yr Esgair to return to start. Tussock grass in some parts made this harder than anticipated!Neil Midgley29/08/2018
Marilyn Walk 116: Ascent of Banc Llechwedd-mawr and Drosgol from Nant y Moch Reservoir. A remote off track walk up grassy peaks in mist. Rivers crossed by foot bridges. 11km taking 3h 10m.silveracorn_alan14/08/2018
First of seven Dewey's on a walk of around 20 miles from the memorial west of Drosgol taking seven and a half hours. Route continued onto Banc Llechwedd mawr, Foel Grafiau, Foel fras, Pen y Darren, Pen Creigiau'r Llan and Banc yr Wyn.WAYNE ROWLETT26/05/2018
From the west over Cefn yr Esgair, down to farm buildings and up ATV track to close to summit.Lionel Bidwell27/10/2017
From dam car park, a round of Banc Llechwedd-mawr, Drosgol and Disgwylfa Fawr.rhalstead27/05/2017
Parked near the hard to spot memorial to the west and entered area via the track, skirting the low reservoir, almost to the farm buildings and copse before dropping down a bit into a valley then picking up the ATV tracks up to the top of Drosgol.Father Ted22/05/2017
KeithByTheC21/05/2017
5/8 (Fynach Fawr/Bryn Gwyn/Bryniau Rhyddion/Cefn yr Esgair/Drosgol/Llechwedd Gwynau/Cerrig Yr Haffan/Bryn Mawr)Fergalh14/05/2017
Nice walk round from the forest south to Drosgol via an almost impassible ROW which is an old leat. Then up the slope on better ground. Dropped down to the ruin of Drosgol Farm, then over the bridge and up Banc Llechwedd Fawr, then north past Hyddgen, Bryn Moel, Foel Graffiau and Foel Fras before dropping down onto a heavily eroded bridleway back to the car.Neolith11/05/2017
Parked by Nant-y-moch reservoir dam and did a counter-clockwise walk round the reservoir via Banc Llechwedd-mawr, Drosgol & Disgwylfa Fawr. Good long walk, some on rough ground. I took footpath by reservoir near Maesnant farm: non-existant path and very rough ground. Using parallel road and permitted path would have been a much better option!Cas-gwent10/05/2017
Big parking area just south of road end. Out over Cefn yr Esgair to old farm buildings thentooks ATV track virtually to summit of Drosgol. Took north east ridge off down to footbridge then headed to renovated house and cut up hillside picking up another ATV track which again went nearly to summit of Banc Llechwedd-mawr. Descended same way and returned via bridge and contoured round Drosgol before taking track back to car.SS02/04/2017
#623tim74723/03/2017
A nice walk from the Monument on a January day with the bogs well frozen. Trainers and waterproof socks perfectly sufficient to cope with all bogs and rivers. Along the mine track to the farm buildings above Nant y Baracs. Easy across the bog, then straight up Drosgl in the sun, occasionally on ATV tracks. Fine views. Down to the bridge over the Afon Llechwedd Mawr. Easy going. Straight up Banc Llechwydd-mawr, to an ATV track along the ridge, unfortunately now in cloud and very cold. Back tracked down the ATV track to the ford over the Afon L.M., ankle deep splish splosh, then to a gate and an ATV track across the magnificent bog, only a few wet bits. Back via the track.Gill21/01/2017
From west and track along reservoir. Two other hills done on way back to road.Dusty05/11/2016
This was my very first ascent along with some very experienced baggers. The route was from the old lead mine and followed the well walked route to the summit. The initial ascent was very steep unlike the summit. Approach to the summit which was much easier going. At the summit we had a pleasant view of the surrounding hills and the late afternoon sun. Weather conditions were very good, with little wind, sunshine and it stayed dry, not bad for November!Simon110005/11/2016
Solo. Via Cefn yr Esgair. Warm and humid.mike.hoult07/09/2016
Nant-y-moch round. Yr Helfa Las, Banc Llechwedd-mawr, Drosgol, Cefn yr Esgair, Bryniau Rhyddion, Bryn Gwyn. 11 miles 3,000ft of ascent.ijpowell08/07/2016
Parked at road end nr Maesnant. Up the stream line almost direct to the top of Plynlimon. Easy walk. Carried on round above the corrie and down the ridge/ valley line towards the new bridge. Out to Drosgol first and then back and over BLM. About 5 hours. Mostly ok underfoot and the bridges were handy.jenx22/02/2016
After Plynlimon, down to bridge then up East ridge on Drosgol, then Banc Llechwedd-mawr before back to bridge and start point.nordicstar22/02/2016
from Maesnant after BLm, then back and on to Plynlimon. Mist and drizzleThearlaichdubh12/09/2015
From the car at 736887.Over Cefn yr Esgair and across to Drosgol. Then onto Banc Llechwedd mawr before a return to the car. With GB.bolton12/06/2015
Parked by cattle grid near Memorial at SN736887 – Along track & then over Cefn yr Esgair to farm buildings – Up track & then up W. slopes to summit cairn – Down to footbridge (built 2007) at 766888 & up Banc Llechwedd-mawr – Back down W. ridge (4x4 track in places) & Afon Llechwedd-mawr easily crossed (low water) – Rough going across bog to farm buildings & track back to car. (PM)gerrybowes12/06/2015
Climbed with Banc Llechwedd Mawr from near Maesnant.Sprog25/04/2015
Start ~ 736885. Followed good track around head of Bwlch y Moch reservoir before climbing over Cefn yr Esgair to reach the old farm buildings at 753887. A relatively dry path led up from there on to Drosgl. From the summit we retraced our route to Cefn yr Esgair before turning north and climbing Banc yr Wyn. Followed track off to the north before skirting the hill back round to the south, all on good tracks to pick up the road and return to the car. With Wombourne.steve hudson29/10/2014
Room for several cars at GR 736885. Walked on good track round the end of the reservoir then took a path ENE up over Cefn yr Esgair then down to old farm buildings in small wood. A reasonable path, a bit boggy on lower section, took us to the summit of Drosgol marked by a stone cairn and a small stone shelter. Returned to Cefn yr Esgair then walked N to Banc yr Wyn then followed forest tracks to road and back to car. With SH.wombourne29/10/2014
from cattle grid at far end of n.y.m. rough going once onto the hill but well worth it - truly wild. carried on for a monster route around Plynlimon.stig_nest13/09/2014
Parked by Nant-y-moch dam. Y Garn - Pumlumon Fawr - Pumlumon Fach - Pumlumon Llygad-bychan - Pumlumon Arwystli - Nant y Llyn - Banc Llechwedd-mawr - Drosgol - lane round west of reservoirdavidpettit8407/09/2014
From camp on Banc Llechwedd mawr. Flying ants everwhere.mick05/09/2014
Across from BLlM across a good bridge. Returned to Maesnant by wading the river. Quicker than the bogtrot!huwthomas26/08/2012