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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

02:35

6.50km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Cwm Idwal

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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206 m

Idwal River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Straight ahead over the bridge is the path to Cwm Idwal, but take time to see the waterfall and rapids on the River Idwal. Very pretty.

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2.19 km

Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

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Sometimes rocky steps, sometimes lots of rock and few steps. There is a lot of scrambling involved on this part, especially if you have short legs.

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2.65 km

Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du)

Highlight • Gorge

After the rest stop at Llyn Y Cwn we descend and pass the Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du) again. The descent is as strenuous as the climb. The path, as far …

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3.19 km

Lake of the Dogs

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Take some time to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere at this small mountain lake Llyn Y Cwn (Welsh for Lake of the Dogs). The peak of Y Garn rises to the …

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3.97 km

View of Llyn Idwal

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of Llyn Idwal is beautiful from this spot.

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4.64 km

Llwybr y Carw

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view here of Llyn Idwal and the surrounding mountains.

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5.37 km

Cwm Idwal

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful lake with stunning views to Tryfan and Pen Yr Ole Wen. There is a circular walk from the visitors centre which takes you around the lake or you …

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5.96 km

View of Tryfan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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6.50 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

1.15 km

887 m

535 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.69 km

673 m

586 m

395 m

149 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 2 June

14°C

10°C

98 %

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Cwm Idwal – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

Idwal River Waterfall

Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du)

Lake of the Dogs

View of Llyn Idwal

Llwybr y Carw

Cwm Idwal

View of Tryfan

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