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Beddgelert Village

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Beddgelert Village

Recommended by 150 hikers out of 151

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    1. Moel Hebog loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

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

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

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

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    March 5, 2021

    Beddgelert is a tremendously picturesque village, nestled beneath the southern end of the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif at the confluence of the Rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn. Its gorgeous location, charming train line and excellent hiking trails make it a very popular stop off.

    Yr Wyddfa's quieter southern flanks can be accessed from the village but Beddgelert is more often associated with the Moel Hebog range to the west, where there are some wonderful trails.

    The village is also strongly associated with the legend of the famously loyal hound Gelert. Gelert's Grave is just to the south of the village.

      June 1, 2024

      The village is probably named after an early Christian missionary and leader named Celert (or Cilert) who settled here early in the 8th century. The earliest mention of the name Beddgelert appears on a document from 1258, and the recorded name is "Bekelert". In a document from 1269 it is mentioned as "Bedkelerd".
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        September 5, 2018

        Amazing village. Lovely hikes surrounded by the Welsh mountains. Plenty of food stops. Overall it is an amazing place.

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

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