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Llyn y Gadair – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Llyn y Gadair – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Llyn y Gadair – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Rhyd-ddu

03:01

10.8km

220m

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: May 13, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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568 m

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

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Stop, look out and listen are the recommendations (to be read on the sign) that you must follow when crossing the track here. It is an unguarded crossing on this railway for tourist trains.

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696 m

Rhyd Ddu Path

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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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1.13 km

Llyn y Gadair

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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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1.69 km

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

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Remains of local slate mining. All small quarries in the area are now closed and agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities.
(Information board on site)

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2.20 km

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

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Very well-maintained gravel path from the forests of Beddgelert via the lake Llyn y Gadair to Rhyd-ddu.

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4.14 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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5.45 km

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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During a walk through Beddgelert Forest, you get a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains.

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5.87 km

Llyn Llywelyn

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Llyn Llywelyn is a small shallow mountain lake surrounded by open moorland and forests. It is a natural spot to pause, picnic and soak up the serene atmosphere before continuing your walk.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

618 m

250 m

201 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

2.41 km

506 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

9°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Llyn y Gadair – Llyn Llywelyn loop from Rhyd-ddu

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

Rhyd Ddu Path

Llyn y Gadair

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

Beddgelert Forest Wooden Archway

View of Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Llyn Llywelyn

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