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Dragon Bench in Craflwyn Woods

Dragon Bench in Craflwyn Woods

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Dragon Bench in Craflwyn Woods

Recommended by 19 hikers out of 20

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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

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1. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Bridge loop from Beddgelert

11.0km

03:19

320m

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

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2. Beddgelert Bridge – Beddgelert Village loop from Beddgelert

15.2km

04:43

510m

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

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3. Llyn Dinas (Dinas Lake) – Llyn Dinas loop from Beddgelert

11.2km

03:17

310m

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 12, 2024

A beautifully sculpted dragon in a wooden bench can be found on the path in the woods of Craflwyn. An invitation to sit down and enjoy the peace and quiet in these oak forests.

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Zoe Evans

October 25, 2023

Legendary story of where and how our WELSH Dragon originated! Battled and fought still sleeps in the mountain side today!! Magical trail including Merlin the wizard most incredible waterfall and pool! Truly amazing highlight to my year!!!

Andrew

May 30, 2022

"According to legend King Vortigern wanted to build a castle on top of Dinas Emrys, but every night his castle walls would fall down. Merlin (the wizard) claimed there were two dragons fighting beneath the hill that caused the walls to fall. Therefore Vortigern and his men dug into the mountain and released two dragons. The red and white dragon fought, eventually the white dragon fled and the red dragon returned to his lair. Vortigern’s castle was built and named Dinas Emrys in honour of Myrddin Emrys (Merlin), and the red dragon has been celebrated ever since". (National Trust - nationaltrust.org.uk/craflwyn-and-beddgelert/trails/the-legendary-trail-of-dinas-emrys)

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Elevation 130 m

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

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Dragon Bench in Craflwyn Woods

1. Llyn Dinas – Beddgelert Bridge loop from Beddgelert

2. Beddgelert Bridge – Beddgelert Village loop from Beddgelert

3. Llyn Dinas (Dinas Lake) – Llyn Dinas loop from Beddgelert

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