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Last updated: October 6, 2025

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1. Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

4.77km

01:32

200m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Y Garn to Glyder Fach loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

9.04km

04:21

850m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Cwm Idwal & Y Garn loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

7.35km

03:07

610m

600m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

4.18km

01:11

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Glyder Fach & Glyder Fawr loop via Bristly Ridge from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park

8.84km

04:13

730m

Expert hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best walks and hikes around Llyn Idwal

1. Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

2. Y Garn to Glyder Fach loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

3. Cwm Idwal & Y Garn loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

4. Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

5. Glyder Fach & Glyder Fawr loop via Bristly Ridge from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park

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