In the 13th century Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a faithful hound named Gelert. One day, the hound was left to guard the prince's baby. When Llywelyn returned, his …

Dominiek Van Dooren

June 1, 2024

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To this day a cairn marks the site, and the name Beddgelert means 'The Grave of Gelert' in Welsh. Every year thousands of people visit the grave of this brave dog. One small problem, however, is that the cairn is actually less than 200 years old!
Yet this story has great appeal.
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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 1, 2024

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History and myth seem to have become a bit confused when a man named David Pritchard came to live in Beddgelert in 1793. He was the landlord of the Royal …

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1. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Village loop from Nantmor

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2. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Village loop from Nantmor

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410m

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3. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Bridge loop from Beddgelert

11.1km

03:19

320m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert)

1. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Village loop from Nantmor

2. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Village loop from Nantmor

3. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Bridge loop from Beddgelert

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