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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

01:32

4.77km

200m

Hiking

Embark on the Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage, an easy 3.0-mile (4.8 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete, with an elevation gain of 658 feet (201 metres). You will experience a dramatic glacial landscape with rugged, rocky terrain and uneven paths. The trail…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Parking

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67 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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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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1.01 km

Cwm Idwal

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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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2.52 km

View of Llyn Idwal

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The view of Llyn Idwal is beautiful from this spot.

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4.48 km

Idwal Gorge

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A really quirky canyon taking you into or out of the car park at Cwm Idwal. It is a narrow steep sided little canyon which is very picturesque and only a short walk from the car park.

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4.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.17 km

1.14 km

350 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.73 km

570 m

302 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

4°C

23 %

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Trail Reviews

Eva

September 22, 2022, Wanderung nach Glyder Fawr

Rain, stormy weather - this makes even the smallest lap a challenge and, above all, an endurance test for the material. But - it was wonderful

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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Cwm Idwal

View of Llyn Idwal

Idwal Gorge

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