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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd-ddu

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd-ddu

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd-ddu

02:04

7.40km

130m

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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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.84 km

Waterfall Crossing

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The path takes us through a shallow watercourse. There are stepping stones which are not slippery, however you do need to be sure of your footing, poles will be helpful. …

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2.81 km

View of Snowdon

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Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa), 1085 meters high, is beautiful to see. Here you have a good view of it in clear weather.

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5.20 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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5.71 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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5.72 km

Llyn Gader Wyllt

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Nice hidden plunge pool!

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6.27 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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6.70 km

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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6.83 km

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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7.40 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.78 km

456 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.49 km

2.14 km

506 m

212 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

26°C

13°C

18 %

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd-ddu

Waterfall Crossing

View of Snowdon

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

Llyn Gader Wyllt

Llyn y Gadair

Rhyd Ddu Path

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

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