Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

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Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Cwm Idwal

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Location: Llandygai, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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July 1, 2025

Hiking

Sometimes rocky steps, sometimes lots of rock and few steps. There is a lot of scrambling involved on this part, especially if you have short legs.

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Peter Kidd

January 10, 2024

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Rocky staircase leading up to beautiful views over Llyn Idwal. Becomes a little bit scrambly at points but nothing too much. Went in early Jan and it was icy further up

Anton

August 28, 2024

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Mostly ok, but some hard places where you'll need to climb a bit. Good hiking boots are a must further up.

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Elevation 460 m

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