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Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint – Llyn y Gadair loop from Beddgelert

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Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint – Llyn y Gadair loop from Beddgelert

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Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint – Llyn y Gadair loop from Beddgelert

03:47

13.4km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.12 km

Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint

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Interesting bit of history, a great little lung busting hill sprint at the highest point of the sidmouth to budleigh trail for me.

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1.97 km

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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During a walk through Beddgelert Forest, you get a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

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2.71 km

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

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Slightly above Llyn Llewelyn you have a nice view of Snowdon and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy this beautiful view.

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4.51 km

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Along the paths, you will regularly find rows of fallen trees, felled by strong gusts of wind.

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8.20 km

Llyn y Gadair

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This lake is located near the village of Rhyd-ddu (not at the foot of Cadair Idris mountain). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares and is situated 182 …

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8.75 km

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

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Remains of local slate mining. All small quarries in the area are now closed and agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities.
(Information board on site)

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9.26 km

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

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Very well-maintained gravel path from the forests of Beddgelert via the lake Llyn y Gadair to Rhyd-ddu.

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11.2 km

Beddgelert Forest Wooden Archway

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You start a hike in this forest by walking under a kind of gate. A nice start.

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13.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

812 m

260 m

250 m

Surfaces

7.87 km

4.96 km

305 m

197 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 2 September

17°C

12°C

47 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

March 24, 2023,Beddgelert forest loop

When its rainy and windy... stay low and head for the forest 🌲 great walk and hardly anyone around. Thanks to Llyn Leisure for the forest recommendation. Great place to stay nearby in a caravan or camping and ideal for exploring Snowdonia llynleisure.com

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Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint – Llyn y Gadair loop from Beddgelert

Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn y Gadair

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

Beddgelert Forest Wooden Archway

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