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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

01:32

4.77km

200m

Hiking

Embark on the Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage, an easy 3.0-mile (4.8 km) hike that takes about 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete, with an elevation gain of 658 feet (201 metres). You will experience a dramatic glacial landscape with rugged, rocky terrain and uneven paths. The trail…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

67 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

Highlight • Parking

The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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2

1.01 km

Cwm Idwal

Highlight • Lake

A beautiful lake with stunning views to Tryfan and Pen Yr Ole Wen. There is a circular walk from the visitors centre which takes you around the lake or you …

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3

2.52 km

View of Llyn Idwal

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The view of Llyn Idwal is beautiful from this spot.

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4

4.48 km

Idwal Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

A really quirky canyon taking you into or out of the car park at Cwm Idwal. It is a narrow steep sided little canyon which is very picturesque and only a short walk from the car park.

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4.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.14 km

1.17 km

390 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

576 m

242 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

8°C

5°C

91 %

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September 22, 2022,Wanderung nach Glyder Fawr

Rain, stormy weather - this makes even the smallest lap a challenge and, above all, an endurance test for the material. But - it was wonderful

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