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The Fairy Glen – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Dwygyfylchi

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Penmaenmawr

The Fairy Glen – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Dwygyfylchi

Moderate

4.8

(10)

57

hikers

The Fairy Glen – Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant) loop from Dwygyfylchi

02:59

9.69km

350m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.08 km

Wooden Bridge Over Afon Gyrach

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Afon Gyrach is a river in Wales, flowing through the subregion of Conwy. It's a relatively small river, only a couple of miles in length, and drains from the slopes …

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2

4.69 km

Foel Lûs Summit

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3

5.78 km

These two stone pillars mark the beginning of the Jubilee path and the small parking area. Originally built in 1888, the stones commemorated the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. They …

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4

5.79 km

Jubilee Path Stone Pillars

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5

6.06 km

6

8.52 km

The Fairy Glen

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Lovely food, lovely staff and set in a beautiful location for walking.

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7

9.13 km

8

9.65 km

Sychnant Pass (Bwlch Sychnant)

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While the hills above Bwlch Sychnant are not high by Eryri's standards, their steepness lends the pass a drama all of its own. This is the most northerly mountain pass …

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9.69 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.75 km

2.58 km

889 m

471 m

Surfaces

8.28 km

485 m

403 m

344 m

172 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Saturday 10 October

14°C

8°C

5 %

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