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Conwy
Capel Curig

View of Ogwen Valley – View of Ffynnon Llugwy loop from Capel Curig

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Conwy
Capel Curig

View of Ogwen Valley – View of Ffynnon Llugwy loop from Capel Curig

Moderate

4.8

(8)

62

hikers

View of Ogwen Valley – View of Ffynnon Llugwy loop from Capel Curig

03:38

10.2km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Camping Site

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1

2.45 km

Pen Yr Helgi Path

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2

2.94 km

View of Ogwen Valley

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The breathtaking valley of Ogwen
The valley of Ogwen is one of the National Park’s most breathtaking backdrops. The valley is a great base for exploring both the Carneddau and …

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3

3.99 km

4

4.19 km

Pen Yr Helgi Du

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Pen yr Helgi Du is a fine summit to the southeast of Carnedd Llewelyn. It stands high above wild Cwm Eigiau and the beautiful Ffynnon Llugwy reservoir. Its summit is …

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5

4.70 km

Scrabbles and good hiking

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6

5.37 km

View of Ffynnon Llugwy

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Beautiful view over the llyn. Watch your footing coming down though, especially if it’s wet.

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7

6.30 km

Road to Ffynnon Llugwy

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Just walk and admire surrounding mountains and stunning views

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8

7.07 km

Ffynnon Llugwy

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Ffynnon Llugwy (English: Llugwy spring) is a lake in the Carneddau range of mountains in Snowdonia, North Wales.

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10.2 km

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Camping Site

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.97 km

2.16 km

Surfaces

5.64 km

3.01 km

1.48 km

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Comments

January 20, 2022,carnedd Llewellyn from llyn ffynon
Ascent to carnedd Llewellyn from llyn fynnon llugwy with plenty of snow. It is an ideal choice for a tough winter ascent when the days are short. Parking is available at gwern gof isaf camping site (2 pounds). The tarmacked road leading to ffynon lligwy reservoir is boring. But once we approach the reservoir everything changes. There is a steep …
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