Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Lakes

United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Capel Curig

Llyn Bochlwyd (Bochlwyd Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Bochlwyd (Bochlwyd Lake)

Recommended for

Hiking

by 111 explorers out of 112

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Save

Share

  • More

  • Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    June 10, 2022

    Hiking

    In terms of reputation, Llyn Bochlwyd plays second fiddle to the larger and more famous Llyn Idwal to the west. However, Bochlwyd has its own majestic charm, nestled beneath Glyder Fach's mighty main cliff and Tryfan's west face.

    The circuit of the ridges above the lake is one of the classic scrambling routes in the UK: the Bochlwyd Horseshoe. Taking in Tryfan's North and South Ridges, Glyder Fach's Bristly Ridge and the quieter Y Gribin, the route is an adventurous hiker's dream, rivalling the nearby Snowdon Horseshoe for sheer drama.

    January 12, 2018

    Hiking

    Beneath the stony slopes of the Glyder Fach lies the beautiful Llyn Bochlwyd. Here you can take the time to enjoy the unique view of the surrounding mountains.
    Translated by

    September 20, 2022

    Hiking

    A lovely walking ascent up into the higher mountains

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 5 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Llyn Bochlwyd (Bochlwyd Lake)

    4.8

    (78)

    603

    hikers

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

    8.84km

    04:13

    730m

    730m

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

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Hard

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

    Hard

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

    Hard

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 560 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Monday 26 January

    5°C

    1°C

    97 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Capel Curig, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Glyder Fach Summit and Cantilever Stone

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy