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Walk gw106 A circuit of Llyn Idwal from Ogwen Cottage
Perfect on a warm, hot sunny day
Vital Statistics:
Length:
2.75 miles(4.5 km)
Ascent:
433 ft(132 m)
Time:
1½ hrs
Grade:
(Easy)
Walk gw219 Llyn y Cwn from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
A short but steep ascent to a fine view
Vital Statistics:
Length:
4.25 miles(6.5 km)
Ascent:
1,470 ft(448 m)
Time:
3 hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
Very steep climb - not for the inexperienced
Vital Statistics:
Length:
4.5 miles(7 km)
Ascent:
2,329 ft(710 m)
Time:
4 hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk gw147 Y Garn (Glyderau) from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
A short but strenuous walk to dramatic views
Vital Statistics:
Length:
4.75 miles(7.5 km)
Ascent:
2,198 ft(670 m)
Time:
4 hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk cw119 Tryfan from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen
One of the finest mountains in Wales
Vital Statistics:
Length:
7.5 miles(12 km)
Ascent:
2,814 ft(858 m)
Time:
5½ hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk gw115 Glyder Fach, Castell y Gwynt and Glyder Fawr from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
A very steep ascent and descent
Vital Statistics:
Length:
5.5 miles(9 km)
Ascent:
2,854 ft(870 m)
Time:
5 hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk gw187 Y Garn (Glyderau), Glyder Fawr, Castell y Gwynt and Glyder Fach from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
A strenuous walk to dramatic views
Vital Statistics:
Length:
7 miles(11 km)
Ascent:
3,308 ft(1,008 m)
Time:
6 hrs
Grade:
(Moderate)
Walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen
A fine high walk with dramatic views
Vital Statistics:
Length:
9.75 miles(15.5 km)
Ascent:
3,523 ft(1,074 m)
Time:
7 hrs
Grade:
(Hard)
Walk gw165 Carnedd Dafydd from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen
Steep climb to dramatic views - can be difficult in mist
Vital Statistics:
Length:
8.75 miles(14 km)
Ascent:
3,108 ft(947 m)
Time:
6½ hrs
Grade:
(Hard)
Walk cw129 The Welsh 3000's (Carneddau) from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen
Peak baggers paradise
Vital Statistics:
Length:
11.5 miles(18.5 km)
Ascent:
4,599 ft(1,402 m)
Time:
8.75hrs
Grade:
(Hard)
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