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Merlin's Pool

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Merlin's Pool

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Merlin's Pool

Name: Merlin's Pool
Rating: 2

Recommended by 20 hikers

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

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 15, 2024

Merlin played a role in the legend surrounding the construction of a fortress that the king named Dinas Emrys in honor of Myrddin Emrys (= the young Merlin). more information about this legend can be found at medievalwanderings.com/2023/06/12/walking-with-dragons-at-dinas-emrys

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JakobusPilger

June 7, 2024

How much poorer would European literature be if he didn't exist: MERLIN (according to Wikipedia, the Welsh name originates from Myrddin or Merddin) is one of the biggest stars in the sky of mythology. Together with the heroic King Arthur, he has conquered a permanent place in the collective memory of people - at least in the fantasy world of countless authors who have told his story over and over again for centuries, and above all in their ever-fascinating readers or listeners.
I don't know exactly what connection this hiking highlight with the beautiful name "Merlin's Pool" has with him. But the main thing is: the myth lives on!

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Zoe Evans

September 30, 2023

This sacred site is associated with the Welsh Wizard Merlin!! So is of interest and a sacred place of pilgrimage to those interested in the legend of King Arthur.
To find the site, from Beddgelert turn right on the A498 heading towards Capel Curig. After one mile turn left into the Craflwyn Centre (National Trust) and park here. You will find a visitors centre and toilet. The walk to Dinas Emrys should take 30 – 40 minutes and includes a special waterfall.

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Elevation 70 m

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

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