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Llyn y Gadair – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Dolgarth Dol-Ifan-Gethin Slate Quarry

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Llyn y Gadair – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Dolgarth Dol-Ifan-Gethin Slate Quarry

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Llyn y Gadair – Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint loop from Dolgarth Dol-Ifan-Gethin Slate Quarry

09:04

28.5km

1,080m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

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 3.70 km for 385 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.89 km

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd East Ridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd's beguiling east ridge is one of the most entertaining section of the Nantlle Ridge traverse. A grassy arete that connects Trum y Ddysgl to Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd, it narrows …

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2

4.37 km

Mynydd Tal-y-Mignedd Summit and Obelisk

Highlight • Viewpoint

The obelisk here is very substantial and the views glorious on a sky blue day doing the Nantlle Ridge.

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11.1 km

Nant y Betws

Forest

4

13.4 km

Rhyd Ddu Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5

13.8 km

Llyn y Gadair

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

16.8 km

Beddgelert Forest Wooden Archway

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You start a hike in this forest by walking under a kind of gate. A nice start.

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7

20.9 km

Beddgelert Railway Station

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Beddgelert station is a railway station on the narrow gauge railway of the Welsh Highland Railway in North Wales.
The rebuilt station was officially opened by Lord Elis-Thomas on April 7, 2009.
(Wikipedia)

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8

23.9 km

Hafod Ruffydd Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Interesting bit of history, a great little lung busting hill sprint at the highest point of the sidmouth to budleigh trail for me.

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25.0 km

Beddgelert Forest

Forest

10

25.5 km

View of Snowdon Across Llyn Llewelyn

Highlight • Lake

Slightly above Llyn Llewelyn you have a nice view of Snowdon and the surrounding peaks. Enjoy this beautiful view.

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B

28.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

4.19 km

2.86 km

2.77 km

385 m

346 m

214 m

Surfaces

12.6 km

5.46 km

4.81 km

4.52 km

1.17 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

3°C

57 %

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