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Llyn y Gadair – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Llyn y Gadair – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Llyn y Gadair – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Rhyd-ddu

03:10

6.58km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.23 km for 275 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park

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Spacious car park, called Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park, with some facilities such as toilets and the possibility to refill drinking water. Parking is paid (up to 4 hours: £5, …

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556 m

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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2.24 km

Y Garn East Climb

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2.63 km

Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

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Y Garn is the first summit on the Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu. Its steep northeast face gives it an intimidating apperance but the normal route of ascent is relatively …

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3.30 km

The rock

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6.35 km

Rhyd Ddu Path

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With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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6.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

2.26 km

253 m

156 m

110 m

Surfaces

3.69 km

1.30 km

969 m

327 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (610 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

27°C

13°C

51 %

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Llyn y Gadair – Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge) loop from Rhyd-ddu

Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park

Llyn y Gadair

Y Garn East Climb

Y Garn Summit (Nantlle Ridge)

The rock

Rhyd Ddu Path

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