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Llyn Geirionydd – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Llanrhychwyn

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Llyn Geirionydd – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Llanrhychwyn

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Llyn Geirionydd – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Llanrhychwyn

04:05

12.9km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.29 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

A large lake on the borders of the Carneddau mountains. The lake itself is roughly 1.5km long, and about 15m deep at the deepest point.

The lake is a popular …

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2

1.43 km

Taliesin Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

A plaque on the shaft has an inscription both in Welsh and English, the later reads as follows:
'This monument was erected by Lord Willoughby d’Eresby circa 1850 to commemorate …

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3

10.6 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llyn Crafnant is a lake that lies in a valley in Wales where the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes of the Carneddau mountains and, more …

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4

10.9 km

View of Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

Highlight • Lake

View of the lake from on top of crimpiau, which is also an amazing hike to get to.

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5

11.2 km

View of Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Lake

Well worth waiting for a misty day, the light here across the lake was amazing, a real treat. There is also a bench so you can sit and watch the world go by

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6

11.2 km

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

An easy walk way between the two lakes

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7

11.7 km

View of the Carneddau Range

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A great opportunity for views of the Carneddau range, notably, Craig Wen, Creigiau Gleision and Crimpiau.

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12.0 km

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Forest

Large gravel path. Forestry operations this side of the lake.

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.83 km

2.90 km

2.84 km

346 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

2.99 km

2.25 km

593 m

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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