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Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake) – View of Dyfi Estuary loop from Aberdyfi

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Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake) – View of Dyfi Estuary loop from Aberdyfi

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Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake) – View of Dyfi Estuary loop from Aberdyfi

03:34

11.9km

370m

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 6, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

125 m

Bethel Methodist Chapel Aberdyfi

Highlight • Religious Site

Bethel Methodist Chapel is an attractive building in the centre of Aberdyfi. It was built in 1829 and rebuilt in 1868. The present chapel, dated 1868, is built in the Mixed Sub-Classical and Simple Gothic style of the gable-entry type.

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2

3.36 km

Tyddynbrieddell Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

3

4.06 km

View of the Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

5.42 km

Carn March Arthur

Highlight • Natural Monument

Legend has it that Carn March Arthur is a hole made in a rock by King Arthurs horse as they pulled a monster out of the nearby lake.

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5

6.01 km

Llyn Barfog (Bearded Lake)

Highlight • Lake

The Bearded Lake or Llyn Barfog is a pretty mountain lake below Mynydd y Llyn. It's fringed with water lilies and other plants which may explain its name. Legend has …

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6

10.4 km

View of Dyfi Estuary

Highlight • River

7

11.2 km

View of the Dovey Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

11.7 km

Aberdyfi Literary Institute and Reading Room

Highlight • Historical Site

The Aberdyfi Literary Institute is a charming building on the sea side of Aberdyfi and is a registered charity. There is a cosy Reading Room open to the public with …

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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

2.22 km

1.78 km

1.43 km

817 m

219 m

Surfaces

7.21 km

2.20 km

1.39 km

817 m

294 m

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