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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Llanrhychwyn

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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Llanrhychwyn

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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Llanrhychwyn

00:50

3.23km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.02 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Historical Site

One of several picturesque lakes found in the Gwydyr Forest, Lynn Geirionydd is far removed today from its industrial past. Look closely and you'll see mining relics of the area's history.

A road runs down the eastern shore of the lake, connected to the ancient road, Sarn Helen.

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1.21 km

Old Stone Farmhouse Shelter, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This building has an open side to it and we used it for shelter when the heavens opened

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1.25 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 the reputed birthplace of Taliesin Chief Bard of the 6th century on the shore of Llyn Geirionydd. The arwest of Gwilym Cowlyd known as Arwest Glan Geirionydd, was held on the shores of Llyn Geirionydd with fellow poets Trebor Mai and Gethin Jones ("Gethin") because he thought the National Eisteddfod was too English.
He composed the ode "Mynydddoed Eryri" and a number of other poems which were published by his own press in the volume Y Murmuron in 1868.
He was buried in the churchyard of Saint Mary's Church, Llanrwst.
The column was destroyed in a 1976 storm and re-erected in 1994.

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1.31 km

Muddy trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Poorly defined path close to the shore, over-boot mud in places.

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1.38 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 spot, with a picnic area, facilities and marked hiking trails.

The outflow of the lake forms Afon Geirionydd, which runs down a steep gorge, before joining Afon Crafnant.

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