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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

04:49

15.2km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

SoDdGA Migneint-Arenig-Dduallt

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2.02 km

Llyn Arenig Fawr

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A beautiful lake in the shadow of Arenig Fawr mountain

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2.18 km

Arenig Fawr Bothy

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A great little bothy on the edge of Llyn Arenig Fawr, complete with a fireplace. It sleeps 3 people on benches.

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2.24 km

Nant Aberderfel

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The outflow from Llyn Arenig down to Llyn Celyn, this shows where it flows through the dam.

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3.71 km

View of Llyn Arenig Fawr

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5.06 km

Arenig Fawr Summit and Flying Fortress Memorial

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Arenig Fawr is one of my favourite mountains in Wales. Grand enough to be impressive and not anywhere close to being as busy as the more famous northern peaks. It …

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5.40 km

Arenig Fawr South Top

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Arenig Fawr South Top is the twin top of Arenig Fawr in southern Snowdonia, North Wales. It is the second highest member of the Arenig range, being 18 m less …

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10.3 km

Ruins and Forest View in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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12.1 km

Ascent Up the Ridge via the Mining Track

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A nice gentle warm up to the walk and access on to the ridge.

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15.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

5.73 km

2.64 km

Surfaces

7.64 km

4.98 km

2.64 km

Elevation

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Highest point (820 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

26°C

16°C

45 %

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

Llyn Arenig Fawr

Arenig Fawr Bothy

Nant Aberderfel

View of Llyn Arenig Fawr

Arenig Fawr Summit and Flying Fortress Memorial

Arenig Fawr South Top

Ruins and Forest View in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Ascent Up the Ridge via the Mining Track

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