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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: May 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

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 …

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2

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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3

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 …

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4

1.31 km

Muddy trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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5

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 …

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6

1.85 km

Exposed Tree Roots Path

Highlight • Forest

This path has a lot of exposed tree roots, and when it's wet they are extremely slippery. As it's on a slope you could have a nasty fall, be careful!

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7

1.86 km

Swimming Spot at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Lake

8

2.84 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

3.23 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.58 km

1.31 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.53 km

1.31 km

387 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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