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Llyn Cynwch – Precipice Walk loop from Afon Mawddach

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Brithdir And Llanfachreth

Llyn Cynwch – Precipice Walk loop from Afon Mawddach

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Llyn Cynwch – Precipice Walk loop from Afon Mawddach

02:08

7.46km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 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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1 m

Saith Groesffordd Car Park (Llwybr Cynwch Precipice Walk, Snowdonia National Park)

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Location: Saith Groesffordd Car Park, Llanfachreth (SH 746 212)
Toilet facilities are also available in this parking lot.

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1.30 km

Llyn Cynwch

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Llyn Cynwch acts as both a 'prequel' and 'sequel' to the Precipice Walk, one of the most famous and popular walks in the area with breathtaking views. You'll get a …

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2.04 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.24 km

View of the Afon Mawddach Estuary from the Precipice Walk

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Beautiful view of the Mawddach estuary. This is where the River Mawddach (Afon Mawddach in Welsh) flows into the sea forming a beautiful very wide sandy estuary. The town of Barmouth is located on this estuary.

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3.26 km

View of the Mawddach Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

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4.09 km

Precipice Walk

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Given the sometimes very narrow paths and the many precipices on this walk, it is not suitable for hikers with a fear of heights.

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5.19 km

Viewpoint

7.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.67 km

1.67 km

133 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

1.67 km

1.04 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

16°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Llyn Cynwch – Precipice Walk loop from Afon Mawddach

Saith Groesffordd Car Park (Llwybr Cynwch Precipice Walk, Snowdonia National Park)

Llyn Cynwch

Llyn Cynwch

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of the Mawddach Estuary

View of the Afon Mawddach Estuary from the Precipice Walk

View of the Mawddach Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

Precipice Walk

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