Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Parking

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880 m

Llyn Cau on the Minffordd Path

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

From the start of the Minnford path you do need to be prepared for relentless steps and uphill climbing, take a break at the lake before the climbing continues. Do …

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2.45 km

Llyn Cau

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llyn Cau has an ambience all of its own. This is a beautiful high mountain pool watched over by the frowning cliffs of Craig Cwm Amarch and Penygadair, Cadair Idris' …

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6.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.32 km

3.01 km

242 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.90 km

2.51 km

1.17 km

103 m

Elevation

Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Wednesday 10 December

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