Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Crafnant – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Capel Curig

04:17

14.9km

370m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.28 km

Gravel track along Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Lake

A nice and easy gravel track that runs along the length of the lake. Flat all the way.

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5.73 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a serene lake located in the Conwy Valley surrounded by forested hills and the rugged landscape of Snowdonia. There's a cafe and fishery further south along the lake which is a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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6.42 km

Tunnel Entrance to Cave in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Cave

Path closed for forestry work at pt 4, tour abandoned and diversion taken back to car park.

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7.53 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

A large lake on the borders of the Carneddau mountains. The lake itself is roughly 1.5km long, and about 15m deep at the deepest point.

The lake is a popular …

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8.01 km

Swimming Spot at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Lake

9.21 km

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Forest

Large gravel path. Forestry operations this side of the lake.

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10.4 km

Llyn Bychan

Lake

14.0 km

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Trail

Thanks to this wooden bridge you can easily cross the stream. Even the sheep use this bridge.

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14.2 km

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Trail

This I wasn't expecting as didn't show on my map. but such a lovely little find.

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

2.74 km

673 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

1.41 km

684 m

460 m

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

June 10, 2023,Trefriw circular with swim

This is one of my favourite walks, 14.5k easy going with so many different views and terrains. I love the lakes and the many opportunities to wild swim on a warm day.

July 15, 2023,Llyn Craftnant circular

A fantastic wet and windy hike around two beautiful lakes with the most dramatic views of North Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿