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View of Blaenau Ffestiniog – Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

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Gwynedd
Ffestiniog

View of Blaenau Ffestiniog – Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Hard

4.7

(3)

14

hikers

View of Blaenau Ffestiniog – Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) loop from Blaenau Ffestiniog

07:22

23.8km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ceunant Cynfal National Nature Reserve

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.41 km

Llyn Dwr-oer

Lake

2

3.06 km

Stone Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Cave

3

3.15 km

View of Blaenau Ffestiniog

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

8.27 km

Bryn Y Castell Iron Age Hillfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Bryn Y Castell is an Iron Age hillfort to the south of Manod Mawr. It was excavated and partially restored between 1979 and 1985, when a number of significant archeological …

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6

15.7 km

Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Little frequented yet undoubtedly beautiful, Cwm Cynfal Nature Reserve and the cascading Cynfal Falls (Rhaeadr Cynfal) are an utter delight. The Afon Cynfal tumbles through a dramatic wooded gorge, where …

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7

17.0 km

Smaller and quieter than its parent town Blaenau Ffestiniog, the village of Llan Ffestiniog is well-placed for both the Moelwynion range to the north west and the superb but rugged …

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8

17.0 km

Pengwern Country House

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Wednesday... is live folk music night. Away from the crowds and beautiful walks right from the door.
And the bar serves home-made food, too.

Tip by

9

18.7 km

B

23.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.71 km

5.68 km

5.36 km

3.99 km

2.26 km

807 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

5.99 km

4.15 km

2.32 km

1.94 km

1.76 km

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Wednesday 21 October

9°C

4°C

22 %

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