Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Beddgelert

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Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Beddgelert

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Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Beddgelert

00:41

2.64km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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197 m

Beddgelert Stone Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Presumably there was a bridge here for a long time that gave access from the north side of the river to the Augustinian priory of Beddgelert. In 1623 it was …

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210 m

Crib Goch Outdoor Shop, Beddgelert

Highlight • Rest Area

A wide selection of waterproof and windproof clothing, technical gear, footwear, rucksacks, camping essentials, navigation tools, and outdoor accessories .

Dog-friendly gear: collars, leads, harnesses, booties, and packs.

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237 m

Gelert's Grave

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

If only it was true..... or is it? unfortunately not. lol

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698 m

Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert)

Highlight • Monument

In the 13th century Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a faithful hound named Gelert. One day, the hound was left to guard the prince's baby. When Llywelyn returned, his …

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1.34 km

Aberglaslyn Pass Walk

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This circular walk starts in the picturesque village of Beddgelert and follows the River Glaslyn, climbs up through Cwm Bychan before descending to Llyn Dinas and returning back along the Glaslyn to Beddgelert.

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1.37 km

Beddgelert Railway Bridge and Historic Steam Railway

Highlight • Bridge

The railway bridge (Welsh Highland Railway) and the footbridge are next to each other. You have to take the right bridge!

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2.23 km

Beddgelert Village

Highlight • Historical Site

Beddgelert is a tremendously picturesque village, nestled beneath the southern end of the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif at the confluence of the Rivers Glaslyn and Colwyn. Its gorgeous location, charming …

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2.34 km

Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert

Highlight • Viewpoint

Thanks to this pedestrian bridge you can cross the river with dry feet.

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2.64 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.06 km

299 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.26 km

740 m

597 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

11°C

7°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Comments

June 1, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Avondwandeling langs het graf van Gelert - Beddgelert - Snowdonia - Wales

Our first day in Beddgelert in Wales. This evening walk along the River Glaslyn gave us some more info about the legend of Gelert (the dog) and Prince Llywelyn, who gave the village its name.

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