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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

01:50

6.54km

140m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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33 m

View of the Railway Crossing in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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A crossing of the Welsh Highland Railway that you must cross carefully to enter the forests of Beddgelert. The Welsh Highland Railway is a restored narrow-gauge railway with a track gauge of 597 mm (1 ft 11+1⁄2 in) in the Gwynedd region (Wales).

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1.66 km

View of Snowdon

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Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa), 1085 meters high, is beautiful to see. Here you have a good view of it in clear weather.

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2.62 km

Waterfall Crossing

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The path takes us through a shallow watercourse. There are stepping stones which are not slippery, however you do need to be sure of your footing, poles will be helpful. If it's intimidating, you can follow the stream ten meters or so downhill and cross on flat ground, however the water here is a bit deeper and you may get wet feet if your shoes aren't waterproof.

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4.22 km

Llyn y Gadair

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This lake is located near the village of Rhyd-ddu (not at the foot of Cadair Idris mountain). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares and is situated 182 meters above sea level. According to John Leland in the 16th century, the original name was "Llyn Cadair yr Aur Frychin". The lake became famous through the sonnet Tyr Ysgol (The school building) by the poet TH Parry-Williams.
(Wikipedia)

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4.78 km

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

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Remains of local slate mining. All small quarries in the area are now closed and agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities.
(Information board on site)

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View of the Lake in Eryri National Park

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From this spot, you get a view of the lake Llyn y Gadair in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). It is a picturesque, tranquil glacial lake with a beautiful view of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It is a popular destination for walks, fishing, and wild swimming.

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5.29 km

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

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Very well-maintained gravel path from the forests of Beddgelert via the lake Llyn y Gadair to Rhyd-ddu.

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6.54 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.52 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.75 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

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View of Snowdon – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

View of the Railway Crossing in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of Snowdon

Waterfall Crossing

Llyn y Gadair

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

View of the Lake in Eryri National Park

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

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