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Cregennan Lakes – Arthog Waterfalls loop from Arthog

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Cregennan Lakes – Arthog Waterfalls loop from Arthog

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4.7

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Cregennan Lakes – Arthog Waterfalls loop from Arthog

04:09

14.0km

380m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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689 m

Mawddach Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Accessible trail for bikes, pushchairs and wheel chairs with amazing views of the estuary and Barmouth Bridge.

Tip by

2.99 km

St Catherine's Church

Highlight • Other

Beautiful Welsh Chapel.

Tip by

3.32 km

Arthog Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

A series of beautiful cascades, spilling down through lush woodland.

Tip by

4.17 km

Arthog Stone Footbridge

Highlight • River

An idyllic setting at the top of the Arthog waterfalls.

Tip by

7.64 km

These twin lakes are particularly beautiful and lie just north of Cadair Idris. Both are owned by the National Trust and are free to visit. With mountains rising around them and views down to Barmouth and its estuary, don't leave your camera at home, because this is a fantastically photogenic spot.

Tip by

7.97 km

View of the Estuary Towards Barmouth

Highlight • Natural Monument

9.60 km

View of Barmouth from Llys Bradwen

Highlight • Historical Site

Llys Bradwen is the remains of the ancestral hall of Bradwen, a legendary early medieval chieftain.

There are also great views from here as you climb up on the Cambrian Way long distance trail towards Cadair Idris. Make sure you turn around and look back at Barmouth.

Tip by

10.7 km

Arthog Waterfalls

Highlight • Waterfall

Magical

Tip by

14.0 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

4.33 km

4.28 km

448 m

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.35 km

3.08 km

1.78 km

1.42 km

542 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 26 August

22°C

16°C

91 %

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Cregennan Lakes – Arthog Waterfalls loop from Arthog

Mawddach Trail

St Catherine's Church

Arthog Waterfalls

Arthog Stone Footbridge

Cregennan Lakes

View of the Estuary Towards Barmouth

View of Barmouth from Llys Bradwen

Arthog Waterfalls

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