Take in Aberglaslyn gorge with the Glaslyn river raging alongside the path. Pass Bedd y Ci (the grave of Prince Llywelyn's faithful hound), Beddgelert village, the placid waters of Llyn Dinas & the old copper mine workings of Sygun and Cwm Bychan.
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53.01, -4.09 · rel 19400473
53.01, -4.09 · rel 19400473
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd
A 15,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Gwynedd.
Loop walk
start = finish · Gwynedd
15,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× monument
2× ruins
3× summit
Bedd Gelert
monument ·
on the route
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Inn of the Sixth Happiness
monument ·
31 m off route
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Tŵr Bryn Du
ruins ·
247 m off route
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Dinas
summit ·
441 m off route
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Mynydd Sygyn
summit ·
493 m off route
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Beddau 'r Dewiniaid
ruins ·
223 m off route
15,2 km
100%
Dinas Emrys
summit ·
237 m off route
15,2 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd is 15.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd takes approximately 3h 47min to complete.
Yes, Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd starts at National Trust car park, Nantmor;SH597462.
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Aberglaslyn, Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan walk, Eifionydd is maintained and managed by National Trust.