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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

01:11

4.18km

100m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 2.6-mile (4.2 km) hike around Llyn Idwal, a crystal-clear lake nestled within the dramatic glacial landscape of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. This loop, which you can complete in about 1 hour and 11 minutes with an elevation gain of 312 feet (95 metres), offers breathtaking views…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Highlight • Parking

The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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979 m

Cwm Idwal

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful lake with stunning views to Tryfan and Pen Yr Ole Wen. There is a circular walk from the visitors centre which takes you around the lake or you …

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4.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.24 km

663 m

135 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.24 km

1.02 km

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 5 September

21°C

11°C

41 %

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Comments

September 21, 2023,around Llyn Idwal from Llyn Ogwan – in the shadow of Tryfan

Beautiful route to breathe in the Snowdonia mountain air in stunning surroundings, without any climbing, which is just not that easy in some weather conditions. The path simply goes around Llyn Idwal, you can extend the route towards Tryfan, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr etc., but really just well prepared for climbing even in wet conditions, Devil's Staircase and Heather Terrace …

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May 7, 2025,Llyn Idwal Schleife von Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

We did this hike on our trip to Snowdonia. The outward route was clearly marked by the cobblestones, and the path around the lake was also easy to see. For the return route, Komoot had drawn lines on the map that weren't recognizable as paths on the ground. So, turn your smartphone so that the location symbol always points in …

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Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Cwm Idwal

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