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Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake) – Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake) – Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake) – Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway loop from Capel Curig

03:38

13.6km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

29 m

Capel Curig, Snowdonia National Park

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Although it is only small, there are few better bases for hiking adventures in Britain, never mind just Eryri (Snowdonia), than Capel Curig. It is no surprise that Plas y …

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4.29 km

Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite with View of Tryfan

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There are few campsites that enjoy a view as special as Gwern Gôf Isaf. The site is the perfect spot from which to admire Tryfan's unique and intimidating eastern face, …

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5.63 km

Gwern Gof Uchaf Campsite

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snowdonia-wales.net/campsite/gwern-gof-uchaf

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4

6.31 km

Afon Denau Crossing

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Best to do in clear weather, try to avoid when wet as route is slippery and hard to navigate.

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5

6.85 km

Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake)

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Transparent clear shallow lake on 300m

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7.37 km

Snowdonia Slate Trail Byway

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All alone except for sheep and cattle. I would recommend a Gravel or MTB bike, but I was ok on my road bike (32mm tyres).

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13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

1.44 km

1.15 km

459 m

180 m

Surfaces

11.4 km

1.76 km

470 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Monday 19 October

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2°C

82 %

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