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: June 8, 2024

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Train Station

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4.38 km

Craigysgafn Summit

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A small rocky summit on the ridge between Moelwyn Mawr, and Moelwyn Bach.

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4.88 km

Moelwyn Mawr is a breathtaking peak that is surprisingly little-visited by most hikers. From the summit, you can see Cnicht’s ridge, Snowdon, Yr Aran, and Y Lliwedd. You can also observe 15 lakes nestled within the landscape.

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6.58 km

View of the Slate Quarry and Valley

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You can see in both directions down the valley. Just cut back on yourself on the way up the hill - a path has been laid

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6.83 km

Rhosydd Quarry — Ruins and Waterfall

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A poignant vestige of the area’s slate mining heritage. These mines produced around 200 million slates from the 1830s until the beginning of the 20th century. Conditions for the workers, …

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7.85 km

Rhosydd Chapel Ruins

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The haunting remains of the chapel that used to serve the men who worked at the Rhosydd Quarry. It makes for a stunning foreground for your photographs. This area is peppered with remains of the slate mining industry's infrastructure.

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9.37 km

Rhaeadr Ogwen (Ogwen Waterfall)

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You can drive almost directly to the waterfall by car. The car park is a popular starting point for hikes, even higher up.

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.97 km

2.71 km

2.42 km

952 m

264 m

Surfaces

3.55 km

2.90 km

2.38 km

1.10 km

388 m

Elevation

Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Craigysgafn Summit

Moelwyn Mawr summit

View of the Slate Quarry and Valley

Rhosydd Quarry — Ruins and Waterfall

Rhosydd Chapel Ruins

Rhaeadr Ogwen (Ogwen Waterfall)

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