88 easy-to-follow circular walks in Gwynedd

Eighty-eight easy-to-follow hand-crafted circular walks, routes & maps in Gwynedd of all grades in Walk Grade Order

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Walk gw101 Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) from Bont Newydd

Easy stroll to a stunning waterfall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3ml (5km)
Ascent:	459ft (140m)
Time:	1½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Raeadr Bach (Falls) - Bont Newydd.

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Walk gw102 The Welsh 3000's (Glyderau) from Llanberis

5 of the 15 Welsh 3000's

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.5ml (18.5km)
Ascent:	5,327ft (1,624m)
Time:	9½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw102 The Welsh 3000's (Glyderau) from Llanberis pdf

Route Summary:

Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel - Llyn Caseg-fraith - Bwlch Tryfan - Tryfan - (Adam and Eve) - Bwlch Tryfan - Glyder Fach - The Cantilever Stone - Castell y Gwynt (Glyder Fach) - Bwlch y Ddwy-Glyder - Glyder Fawr - Y Garn (Glyderau) - Bwlch y Cywion - Foel-goch - Bwlch y Brecan - Bwlch y Marchlyn - Elidir Fawr - Afon Dudodyn - Nant Peris.

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Walk gw103 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Cyfrwy and Gau Graig via The Minffordd Path

Simply spectacular

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:	4,060ft (1,237m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Minffordd Hotel - Afon Faw - Ystrad-gwyn - Nant Cadair - The Minffordd Path - Llyn Cau - Craig Lwyd - Craig Cwm Amarch - Craig Cau - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Cyfrwy - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Mynydd Moel - Gau Graig - Mynydd Gwerngraig - A487 - Nant Yr Allt-ioen - Cwm Rhwyddfor - Bwlch Llyn Bach - Minffordd.

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Walk gw104 Carnedd y Filiast and Arenig Fach from Llyn Celyn

A fine hill walk with fine hill views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:	2,939ft (896m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw104 Carnedd y Filiast and Arenig Fach from Llyn Celyn pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Celyn - Nant y Coed - Brottos - Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) - Waun Garnedd-y-Filiast - Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) - Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn - Afon Celyn - Trinant - Arenig Fach - Capel Celyn - Llyn Celyn.

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Walk gw107 Snowdon and Yr Aran from Rhyd Ddu

An alternative route up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:	3,982ft (1,214m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - Rhyd Ddu Path - Pen Ar Lon - Llechog - Bwlch Main - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Allt Maenderyn - Bwlch Cwm Llan - Yr Aran - Pen Ar Lon - Rhyd Ddu.

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Walk gw108 Foel Goch from Cefn-ddwysarn

Quiet lonely hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	1,364ft (416m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cefn-ddwysarn Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm - Nant Cwm Da - Foel Goch (Arenigs) - Garnedd Fawr - Nant Cefn-coch. Cefn-ddwysarn.

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Walk gw113 Waun-oer and Cribin Fawr from Bryn Coedwig, Aberllefenni

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5mls (15km)
Ascent:	2,777ft (846m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Aberllefenni - Bryn Coedwig Field Studies Centre - Cwm Ratgoed - Fynnon-Badarn - Ffridd Newydd - Mynydd Ceiswyn - Waun-oer - Cribin Fawr - Craig Portas - Craig Portas (East Top) - Craig Portas - Mynydd Dolgoed - Dolgoed - Ratgoed Hall - Bryn Coedwig - Aberllefenni.

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Walk gw114 Llyn Gwynant from Pen y Pass

A fine quiet valley walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	1,476ft (450m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Pen y Pass - Nant Cynnyd - Afon Glaslyn - Llyn Gwynant - Hafodl Rhisgl - Gwastadanna - Nant Cynnyd - Pen y Pass.

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Walk gw115 Glyder Fach, Castell y Gwynt and Glyder Fawr from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A very steep ascent and descent

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5ml (9km)
Ascent:	2,854ft (870m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Bochlwyd - Bwlch Tryfan - Bristly Ridge - The Cantilever Stone - Glyder Fach - Castell y Gwynt (Glyder Fach) - Bwlch y Ddwy-Glyder - Glyder Fawr - Llyn y Cwm - Twll Du (Devil's Kitchen) - Llyn Idwal - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw117 Snowdon and Yr Aran via The Watkin Path from Nantgwynant

The longest but prettiest route up Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5ml (14.5km)
Ascent:	4,517ft (1,377m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Nantgwynant - Bethania - Castell - Gladstone Rock - The Watkin Path - Bwlch Ciliau - Bwlch y Saethau - The Scree Path - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Rydd Ddu Path - Clogwyn Du - Allt Maenderyn - Yr Aran - Clogwyn Birth - Nantgwynant.

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Walk gw118 Moel Cynghorion and Moel Eilio from Llanberis

Superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11ml (17.5km)
Ascent:	4,175ft (1,273m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis Station - Cader Ellyll - Llanberis Path - Halfway Station - Llechlog - Clogwyn Station - Llyn Du'r Arrdu - Bwlch Cwm Brwynog - Moel Cynghorion - Bwlch Maesgwm - Foel Goch (Snowdon) - Foel Gron - Moel Eilio (Llanberis) - Llanberis.

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Walk gw119 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys), Moel Llyfnant and Gallt yDaren via Llyn Arenig Fawr from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	13.75ml (22km)
Ascent:	3,651ft (1,113m)
Time:	8½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Pant-yr-Hedydd - Llyn Arenig Fawr - Y Castell - Bwlch Blaen-y-nant - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Arenig Fawr (South Top) - Carreg y Diocyn - Arenig Fawr (South Ridge Top) - Ceunant Coch - Moel Llyfnant - Waen Blaen-Lliw - Craigy Ffolt - Foel Boeth (Arenigs) - Gallt y Daren - Bwlch y Bi - Moel y Slates - Nant Gist-faen - Dol Benlas - Afon Amnodd-bwll - Pont Rhyd-y-fen.

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Walk gw120 The Western Berwyns from Hirnant Pass

The fabulous Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:	2,763ft (842m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw120 The Western Berwyns from Hirnant Pass pdf

Route Summary:

Hirnant Pass - Foel Goch (Berwyns) - Trum y Gwrgedd - Trum y Gwragedd - Foel y Geifr (Berwyns) - Pen y Cerrig - Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw - Stac Rhos - Cefn Gwyntog - Cyrniau Nod - Y Groes Fagl - Pennllyn Forest - Wystrad-y-groes - Hirnant Pass.

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Walk gw122 The Cwm Llafar Horseshoe

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:	3,660ft (1,116m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Bethesda - Gerlan - Gwernydd - Afon Caseg - Afon Llafar - Mynydd Du - Foel Meirch - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Yr Elen - Braich yLlyngwn - Foel Ganol - Braich y Brysgyll - Gwaun-y-gwiail - Gerlan - Bethesda.

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Walk gw123 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) Cyfrwy and Craig Cwm Amarch from Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Less arduous but longer way up Idris's Chair

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:	3,627ft (1,105m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llanfihangel-y-pennant - Afon Cadair - Tynyfach - Gwastadfryn - Hafotty Gwastaffryn - Rhiw Gwerdydd - The Pony Path - Cyfrwy - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Craig Cau - Craig Cwm Amarch - Mynydd Pencoed - Pencoed - Llanfihangel-y-pennant.

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Walk gw125 Tarrenhendre from Abergynolwyn

Beyond the station you'll see hardly a soul

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75ml (12.5km)
Ascent:	2,281ft (695m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Abergynolwyn - Nant Gwernol - Nant Gwernol Station - Drum House - Nant Moelfre - Moelfre - Tarrenhendre - Pant Gwyn (Tarrenhendre) - Bryn-Eglwys Quarry - Abergynolwyn.

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Walk gw127 Dduallt and Rhobell Fawr from Cwm yr Allt-lwyd

Quiet, little visited hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:	2,493ft (760m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cwm Yr Allt-lwyd - Afon Mawddach - Dduallt (Arenigs) - Bryn Melyn - Ty-newydd-y-mynydd - Rhobell Fawr - Cwm Yr Allt-lwyd.

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Walk gw128 Llyn y Cadair from Llyn Gwernan

Dramatic cliffs and a delightful tarn

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5ml (7km)
Ascent:	1,454ft (443m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw128 Llyn y Cadair from Llyn Gwernan pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Gwernan - The Pony Path - Llyn y Cadair - The Fox's Path (lower Section) - Llyn Gafr - Llyn Gwernan.

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Walk gw131 Cnicht from Croesor

Cnicht offers almost a 360 degree panorama.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:	2,273ft (693m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Croesor - Croesor Bach - Cnicht - Cnicht (North Top) - Llyn Yr Adar - Afon Cwm-y-foel - Llyn Cwm-corsiog - Clogwyn Birth - Rhosydd Quarry - Bwlch y Rhosydd - Croesor Quarry - Cwm Croesor - Croesor.

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Walk gw132 Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) and Craig-y-llyn from Llynnau Cregennen

Fine cliff top views (and fewer crowds)

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.5ml (13.5km)
Ascent:	2,406ft (733m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llynnau Cregennen - Hafotty-fach - Craig-y-llyn - Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) - Tyrau Mawr (Craig-las) - Carnedd Lwyd - Rhiw Gwerdydd - Pony Path - Dyffr-ydan - Cefn-yr-Owen Isaf - Ty'n-llidiart - Llynnau Cregennen.

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Walk gw133 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys), Moel Llyfnant and Gallt yDaren via the NW Ridge from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.5ml (18.5km)
Ascent:	3,382ft (1,031m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Crag y Hyrddod - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Arenig Fawr (South Top) - Carreg y Diocyn - Arenig Fawr (South Ridge Top) - Moel Llyfnant - Foel Boeth (Arenigs) - Gallt y Daren - Bwlch y Bi - Moel y Slates - Nant Gist-faen - Dol Benlas - Afon Amnodd-bwll - Pont Rhyd-y-fen.

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Walk gw134 Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) avoiding Crib Goch from Pen y Pass

The shortest way up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	3,034ft (925m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw134 Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) avoiding Crib Goch from Pen y Pass pdf

Route Summary:

Pen y Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Miners' Track - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Miners' Track - Glaslyn - Llyn Llydaw - Pen y Pass.

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Walk gw135 Bryn Banon from Llandderfel

Good views of the Dee valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5ml (8km)
Ascent:	843ft (257m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Llandderfel - Llyn Bodweni - Afron Dyfrdwy (River Dee) - Bryn-Banon - Coed Bryn Banon - Ty'n-y-bwlch - Llyn Maes-y-clawydd - Coed Hen-blas - Llandderfel.

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Walk gw136 The Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Horseshoe from Pen y Pass

A classic!

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	4,100ft (1,250m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Pen y Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Crib Goch - Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - The Scree Path - Bwlch y Saethau - Bwlch Ciliau - Y Lliwedd - Y Lliwedd (East Top) - Lliwedd Bach - Gallt y Wenallt - Afon Glaslyn - Miners' Track - Pen y Pass.

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Walk gw137 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Mynydd Moel, Craig Cwm Amarch and Cyfrwy via The Fox's Path

Truly spectacular - one for the adventurous

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:	4,247ft (1,294m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Gwernan - Llyn Gafr - The Fox's Path - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Mynydd Moel - Craig Cwm Amarch - Craig Cau - The Pony Path - Cyfrwy - Rhiw Gwerdydd - Llyn Gwernan.

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Walk gw138 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) via Llyn Arenig Fawr from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:	2,781ft (848m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Pont Rhyd-y-fen - Pant-yr-Hedydd - Llyn Arenig Fawr - Carreg Lefain - Y Wern - Y Castell - Bwlch Blaen-y-nant - Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) - Crag y Hyrddod - MaenGrugog - ClogwenDu - Pont Rhyd-y-fen.

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Walk gw142 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) via The Minffordd Path

Just spectacular

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	3,218ft (981m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Minffordd Hotel - Afon Faw - Ystrad-gwyn - Nant Cadair - The Minffordd Path - Llyn Cau - Craig Lwyd - Craig Cwm Amarch - Craig Cau - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Mynydd Moel - Mynydd Moel Path - Minffordd.

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Walk gw144 Grib Ddu and Beddgelert from Nantmoor

Good views of Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	1,414ft (431m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Nantmoor - Cwm Bychan - Grib Ddu - Afon Goch - Llyn Dinas - Sygun Copper Mine - Afon Colwyn - Beddgelert - Afon Abergaslyn - Ynys Dol-lleian - Afon Glaslyn - Nantmoor.

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Walk gw145 Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Cyrniau Nod from Hirnant Pass

The fabulous Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:	2,081ft (634m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Hirnant Pass - Pen y Cerrig - Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw - Stac Rhos - Cefn Gwyntog - Cyrniau Nod - Y Groes Fagl - Pennllyn Forest - Wystrad-y-groes - Hirnant Pass.

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Walk gw146 Aran Fawddwy from Llanuwchllyn

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:	3,273ft (998m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llanuwchllyn - Pont y Pandy - Garth Fawr - Moel Ddu - Moel Ffenigl - Aran Benllyn - Erw y Ddafad-ddu - Aran Fawddwy - Llanuwchllyn.

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Walk gw147 Y Garn (The Glyderau) from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A short but strenuous walk to dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75ml (7.5km)
Ascent:	2,198ft (670m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - 'Tin Pan Alley' - Llyn Glyd - Y Garn (Glyderau) - Llyn y Cwm - Twll Du (Devil's Kitchen) - Llyn Idwal - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw148 Tarrenhendre and Tarren y Gesail from Abergynolwyn

Magnificently quiet - far from the crowds

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10.5ml (17km)
Ascent:	3,328ft (1,014m)
Time:	7.25hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Abergynolwyn - Nant Gwernol - Nant Gwernol Station - Drum House - Nant Moelfre - Moelfre - Tarrenhendre - Pant Gwyn (Tarrenhendre) - Mynydd Rhyd-galed - Foel y Geifr - Tarren y Gesail - Bryn-Eglwys Quarry - Abergynolwyn.

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Walk gw151 Mynydd Mawr (Llyn Cwellyn) from Rhyd Ddu

Forest, mountain & lakeshore walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5ml (10.5km)
Ascent:	2,001ft (610m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - Planwydd - Beddgelert Forest - Foel Rudd (Mynydd Mawr) - Craig y Bera - Mynydd Mawr (Llyn Cwellyn) - Cwm Planwydd - Llyn Cwellyn - Beddgelert Forest - Ryhd Ddu.

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Walk gw152 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Mynydd Moel, Cyfrwy and Gau Craig via The Pony Path

The busy way up - the quiet way down

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25ml (18.5km)
Ascent:	3,558ft (1,084m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Gwernan - The Pony Path - Rhiw Gwerdydd - Cyfrwy - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - Mynydd Moel - Gau Graig - Bwlch-coch - Pandy Gader - Afon Arran - Rhydwen - Llyn Gwernan.

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Walk gw153 Crib Goch from Pen y Pass

Snowdon's famous ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	2,424ft (739m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Pen y Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Crib Goch - Bwlch Cove - Pyg Track - Pen y Pass.

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Walk gw154 Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn via the PYG Track and Miners' Track from Pen y Pass

A taste of Snowdon without the climbing

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5ml (8.5km)
Ascent:	1,562ft (476m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Pen y Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Glaslyn - Miners' Track - Llyn Llydaw - Llyn Teyrn - Pen y Pass.

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Walk gw156 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) via The Fox's Path

Truly spectacular - short but very steep

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	2,609ft (975m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Gwernan - Llyn Gafr - Llyn y Cadair - The Fox's Path - Cadair Idris (Penygadair) - The Pony Path - Cyfrwy - Rhiw Gwerdydd - Llyn Gwernan.

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Walk gw158 Snowdon, Moel Cynghorion, Foel Gron and Moel Eilio from Llanberis

The highest mountain in England & Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.75ml (20.5km)
Ascent:	5,651ft (1,723m)
Time:	10½ hrs
Grade:		(Very Hard)

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Route Summary:

Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis Station - Cader Ellyll - Llanberis Path - Halfway Station - Llechlog - Clogwyn Station - Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) - Bwlch Glas - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Clogwyn Du'r Arddu Path - Snowdon Ranger Path - Moel Cynghorion - Bwlch Maesgwm - Foel Goch (Snowdon) - Foel Gron - Moel Eilio (Llanberis) - Llanberis.

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Walk gw163 Cnicht from Nantgwynant

A steep rocky scramble up the Welsh Matterhorn

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:	2,921ft (890m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Nantgwynant - Blaen Nanmor - Croesor Bach - Cnicht - Cnicht (North Top) - Llyn Yr Adar - Llyn Llagi - Nantgwynant.

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Walk gw164 The full Nantlle Ridge and Craig Cwm Silyn from Rhyd Ddu

One for the Peak Baggers

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11ml (17.5km)
Ascent:	4,496ft (1,370m)
Time:	8½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - Y Garn (Moel Hebog) - The Nantlle Ridge - Mynydd Drws-y-coed - Trum y Ddysgl - The Hiatus - Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd - Bwlch Dros-bern - Craig Cwm Silyn - Garnedd-goch - Craig Cwm Silyn - Cwm Pennant - Bwlch y Ddwy Elor - Beddgelert Forest - Cwm Marchnad - Llyn-y-Gader - Rhyd Ddu.

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Walk gw165 Carnedd Dafydd from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Steep climb to dramatic views - can be difficult in mist

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75ml (14km)
Ascent:	3,108ft (947m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - CwnLloer - Carnedd Dafydd - YsgolionDuon - Craig Llugwy - Craig y Llyn - Ffynnon Llugwy - Ffynnon Llugwy Access Road - GwernGof Isaf - Nant Benglog - GwernGof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Tal y Lyn Ogwen Farm - Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw167 Waun-oer, Cribin Fawr and Maesglase from Bryn Coedwig, Aberllefenni

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12.5ml (20km)
Ascent:	3,738ft (1,139m)
Time:	8.25hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Aberllefenni - Bryn Coedwig Field Studies Centre - Cwm Ratgoed - Fynnon-Badarn - Ffridd Newydd - Mynydd Ceiswyn - Waun-oer - Cribin Fawr - Craig Portas - Craig Portas (East Top) - Maesglase (Craig Rhiw-erch) - Maesglase (Maen Du) - Craig Portas (East Top) - Craig Portas - Mynydd Dolgoed - Dolgoed - Ratgoed Hall - Bryn Coedwig - Aberllefenni.

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Walk gw169 Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) and Craig-y-llyn from Llanfihangel -y-pennant

Fine cliff top views without the crowds

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10ml (16km)
Ascent:	2,737ft (834m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Llanfihangel-y-pennant - Tynyfach - Gwastadfryn - Hafotty Gwastaffryn - Rhiw Gwerdydd - Carnedd Lwyd - Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) - Tyrau Mawr (Craig-las) - Craig-y-llyn - Twll y Ogof - Bodilan Fach - Afon Cadair - Llanfihangel-y-pennant.

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Walk gw171 Bera Bach from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8ml (13km)
Ascent:	2,795ft (852m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls - Rhaeadr-fawr (Big waterall) - Afon Goch - Bera Mawr - Bera Bach - Drosgl - Gyrn Wigau - Rhaeadr-bach (Small waterfall) - Bont Newydd.

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Walk gw173 Cnicht, Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Croesor

Superb views of sea and valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10ml (16km)
Ascent:	3,923ft (1,196m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Croesor - Croesor Bach - Cnicht - Cnicht (North Top) - Llyn Yr Adar - Afon Cwm-y-foel - Llyn Cwm-corsiog - Clogwyn Birth - Rhosydd Quarry - Moel-yr-hydd - Moelwyn Mawr (North Ridge Top) - Moelwyn Mawr - Craigysgafn - Bwlch Stwlan - Moelwyn Bach - Croesor.

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Walk gw175 Carn Fadryn from Garnfadryn Village

Some of the best views on the Lleyn Peninsula

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25ml (10km)
Ascent:	1,533ft (467m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Garnfadryn - Lleyn Peninsula - Carn Fadryn,Coed Carn Fadryn - Pen-yr-allt-goch - Mur-du - Garnfadryn.

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Walk gw183 Bera Bach, Foel Grach and Drum from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast and the Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:	14.75ml (23.5km)
Ascent:	3,890ft (1,186m)
Time:	9.25hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Afon Gam - Gyrn Wigua - Drosgl - Bera Bach - Bera Mawr - Yr Aryg - Carnedd Gwenllian (Carnedd Uchaf) - Foel Grach - Foel-fras - Drum - Roman Road - Llyn Anafon Access Track - Bont Newydd.

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Walk gw186 Snowdon and Moel Cynghorion from Llanberis

The highest mountain in England & Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.25ml (18km)
Ascent:	4,179ft (1,346m)
Time:	8½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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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:	7ml (11km)
Ascent:	3,308ft (1,008m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - 'Tin Pan Alley' - Llyn Glyd - Y Garn (Glyderau) - Llyn y Cwm - Glyder Fawr - Bwlch y Ddwy-Glyder - Castell y Gwynt (Glyder Fach) - Glyder Fach - The Cantilever Stone - Bristly Ridge - Bwlch Tryfan - Llyn Bochlwyd - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw188 The first part of the Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu

One of the finest ridge walks in Britain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	2,304ft (702m)
Time:	4½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - Y Garn (Moel Hebog) - The Nantlle Ridge - Mynydd Drws-y-coed - Trum y Ddysgl - The Hiatus - Bwlch-y-Ddwy-elor - Beddgelert Forest - Cwm Marchnad - Llyn-y-Gader - Rhyd Ddu.

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Walk gw192 Moel Hebog from Beddgelert

Fine views of Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7ml (11.5km)
Ascent:	3,106ft (947m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Beddgelert - Welsh Mountain Railway - Moel Hebog - Bwlch Meillionen - Moel yr Ogof - Moel Lefn - Bwlch Sais - Craig Cwm-trwsgl - Bwlch Cwm-trwsgl - Coed Mawr - Beddgelert Forest Campsite - Beddgelert.

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Walk gw193 Foel Fras from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75ml (15.5km)
Ascent:	3,165ft (965m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Afon Goch - Llwytmor - Foel-fras (Carneddau) - Drum - Carnedd y Ddelw - Yr Orsedd - Roman Road - Llyn Anafon Access Track - Bont Newydd.

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Walk gw194 Y Garn (Glyderau), Foel-goch, Mynydd Perfedd, Carnedd y Filiast (Glyderau) and Elidir Fawr from Nant Peris

High level walk with superb mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10ml (16km)
Ascent:	4,369ft (1,332m)
Time:	8 hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Nant Peris - Gwastadnant - Afon Las - Llyn y Cwm - Y Garn (Glyderau) - Bwlch y Cywion - Foel-goch - Bwlch y Brecan - Mynydd Perfedd - Carnedd y Filiast (Glyderau) - Mynydd Perfedd - Bwlch y Marchlyn - Elidir Fawr - Afon Dudodyn - Nant Peris.

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Walk gw196 Foel Goch and Foel y Geifr from Hirnant Pass

A quick taste of the Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75ml (7.5km)
Ascent:	1,628ft (496m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Hirnant Pass - Foel Goch (Berwyns) - Trum y Gwrgedd - Trum y Gwragedd - Foel y Geifr (Berwyns) - Pen y Cerrig - Hirnant Pass.

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Walk gw198 The Welsh 3000's (Snowdon Area) from Pen y Pass

A classic horseshoe walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7ml (11km)
Ascent:	3,805ft (1,160m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Walk gw200 Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Tanygrisiau

A steep ascent to fine views of two valleys

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25ml (10km)
Ascent:	2,691ft (820m)
Time:	5 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Tanygrisiau - Moel-yr-hydd - Rhosydd Quarry - Moelwyn Mawr (North Ridge Top) - Moelwyn Mawr - Craigysgafn - Bwlch Stwlan - Moelwyn Bach - Llyn Stwlan - Stwlan Dam - Tanygrisiau.

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Walk gw202 A circuit of Llyn Gwynant

A quiet valley walk round a pretty lake

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5ml (8km)
Ascent:	722ft (220m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Gwynant Campsite - Hafod Rhisgl - Gwastadanna - CeunantIfan - Afon Trawsnant - Afon Glaslyn - Nant Gwynant - Power Station - Llyn Gwynant - Afon Glaslyn - Llyn Gwynant Campsite - Llyn Gwynant Campsite.

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Walk gw219 Llyn y Cwn from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A short but steep ascent to a fine view

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.25ml (6.5km)
Ascent:	1,470ft (448m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Nant Idawl - Llyn Idwal - Twll Du (Devil's Kitchen) - Lyn y Cwn - Idwal Slabs - Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw224 Cnicht and Moelwyn Mawr from Croesor

Superb views of sea and valley.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:	3,355ft (1,023m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Walk gw246 Yr Orsedd from Hafod-y-gelyn

Magnificent short ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	1,621ft (494m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Hafod-y-gelyn - Roman Road - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Roman Road - Hafod-y-gelyn.

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Walk gw261 Rhosydd Quarry from Croseor

A walk into yesteryear.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5ml (8.5km)
Ascent:	1,453ft (443m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Croesor - Rhosydd Quarry - Bwlch y Rhosydd - Clogwyn Brith - Croesor Quarry - Cwm Croesor - Croesor.

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Walk gw288 Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Croesor

Superb views and an interesting ruined quarry.

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8ml (13km)
Ascent:	3,037ft (926m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Croesor - Rhosydd Quarry - Bwlch y Rhosydd - Clogwyn Brith - Moel-yr-hydd - Moelwyn Mawr (North Ridge Top) - Moelwyn Mawr - Craigysgafn - Bwlch Stwlan - Moelwyn Bach - Croesor.

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Walk gw100 Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) from Pen-y-Pass

The quickest way up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5ml (10.5km)
Ascent:	2,938ft (895m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Pen-y-Pass - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Craig Fach - Miners' Track - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Miners' Track - Pyg Track - Bwlch y Moch - Pen-y-Pass.

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Walk gw106 A circuit of Llyn Idwal from Ogwen Cottage

Perfect on a warm, hot sunny day

Vital Statistics:

Length:	2.75mls (4.5km)
Ascent:	433ft (132m)
Time:	1½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Nant Idawl - Llyn Idwal - Idwal Slabs - Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Ogwen.

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Walk gw177 Foel Goch (Arenigs) and Moel Emoel from Cefn-ddwysarn

Good views of the Arenig Mountains

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	1,963ft (598m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cefn-ddwysarn - Pentre-tai-yn-y-cwm - Nant Cwm Da - Waun Tafolog - Orddu - Foel Goch (Arenigs) - Garnedd Fawr - Pen y Bwlch Gwyn - Moel Emoel - Nant Cefn-coch - Tir Gofal - Llwyniolyn - Cefn-ddwysarn.

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Walk gw149 Glasgwm and Pen y Brynfforchog from Cwm Cywarch

Dramatic mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	2,721ft (829m)
Time:	5½ hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cwm Cywarch - Tai-newyddion - Blaencywarch - Llyn Bach - Glasgwm - Llyn y Fign - Pen y Brynfforchog - Nant y Craig-wen - Craig Cywarch - Y Gribin (Arans) - Cwm Yr Ychen - Cwm Cywarch.

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Walk gw182 Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) and Foel-boeth from Llyn Celyn

Fine views from wild mountains

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.5ml (12km)
Ascent:	1,841ft (561m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Llyn Celyn - Ffridd Bwlch-gwyhn - Nant y Coed - Brottos - Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) - Waun Garnedd-y-filiast - Carnedd Llechwedd-llyfn - Llechwedd-llyfnr - Foel-boeth (Llyn Celyn) - Llyn Celyn.

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Walk gw184 Llanystumdwy and Afon Dwyfach from Criccieth

Pleasant coast and riverside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.25ml (10km)
Ascent:	456ft (139m)
Time:	2.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Criccieth - Criccieth Castle - The Llyn Coastal Path - Cardigan Bay - Afon Dwyfor - Llanystumdwy - Afon Dwyfach - Criccieth.

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Walk gw210 Y Lon Goed and Maes Gwn from Chwilog

Easy country walking on an ancient pathway

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:	315ft (96m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Chwilog - Afon Wen - Y Lon Goed - Maes Gwn - Bettws Bach - Plas-y-Bryn - Chwilog.

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Walk gw273 Afon Dwyfach and Cardigan Bay from Llanystumdwy

Pleasant country walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6ml (9.5km)
Ascent:	335ft (102m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Llanystumdwy - Afon Dwyfach - Cefn-y-maen - Bron Eifion Farm - The Llyn Coastal Path - Cardigan Bay - Afon Dwyfor - Llanystumdwy.

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Walk gw229 Pont Rhyd-y-benllig and Cardigan Bay from Criccieth

Pleasant coast and riverside stroll

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.75ml (7.5km)
Ascent:	417ft (127m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Criccieth - Pont Rhyd-y-benllig - Cefn-y-maen - Bron Eifion - Broneifion Farm - The Llyn Coastal Path - Cardigan Bay - Criccieth Castle - Criccieth.

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Walk gw181 Y Lon Goed from Chwilog

Easy country walking on an ancient pathway

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4ml (6.5km)
Ascent:	177ft (54m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Chwilog - Afon Wen - Y Lon Goed - Plas-y-Bryn - Chwilog.

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Walk gw105 Snowdon via The Watkin Path from Nantgwynant

Snowdon via The Watkin Path

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75ml (12.5km)
Ascent:	3,682ft (1,122m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Nantgwynant - Bethania - Castell - Gladstone Rock - The Watkin Path - Bwlch Ciliau - Bwlch y Saethau - The Scree Path - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - The Scree Path - Bwlch y Saethau - Bwlch Ciliau - The Watkin Path - Gladstone Rock - Castell - Bethania - Nantgwynant.

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Walk gw110 Snowdon via The Snowdon Ranger Path

The highest mountain in England and Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75ml (12.5km)
Ascent:	3,200ft (975m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Snowdon Ranger Car Park - Snowdon Ranger Railway Station - Llwyn Onn - Maen Bras - Snowdon Ranger Path - Bwlch Cwm Brwynog - Clogwyn Du'r Arddu - Snowdon Mountain Railway - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Snowdon Ranger Path - Snowdon Ranger Car Park.

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Walk gw126 Snowdon via The Llanberis Path

The highest mountain in England & Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9ml (14.5km)
Ascent:	3,344ft (1,019m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Snowdon Mountain Railway Llanberis Station - Cader Ellyll - Llanberis Path - Halfway Station - Llechlog - Clogwyn Station - Garnedd Ugain (Crib y Ddysgl) - Bwlch Glas - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Clogwyn Station - Halfway Station - Llanberis Path - Llanberis.

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Walk gw140 Snowdon via The Rhyd Ddu Path

An alternative route up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.25ml (11.5km)
Ascent:	3,131ft (954m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - The Rhyd Ddu Path - Pen Ar Lon - Llechog - Bwlch Main - Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) - Bwlch Main - Llechog - Pen Ar Lon - The Rhyd Ddu Path - Rhyd Ddu,.

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Walk gw157 Llechwedd Du, Esgeiriau Gwynion, Foel Hafod-fynydd and Moel y Cerrig Duon from Bwlch y Groes

Little visited despite the fantastic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11ml (17.5km)
Ascent:	2,839ft (865m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Bwlch y Groes - Gwaun Yr Hen-Luest - Clipiau-Duon - Llechwedd Du - Afon Twrch - Foel Rhudd - Esgeiriau Gwynion - Bwlch Sirddyn - Foel Hafod-fynydd - Creiglyn Dyfi - Llaethnant - Ceunant y Briddell - Pen y Craig - Natn Llewlyn-goch - Blaen-pennant - Afon Rhiwlech - Foel y Groes - Moel y Cerrig Duon - Bwlch y Groes.

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Walk gw185 Gwaun y Llwyni, Aran Fawddwy, Erw y Ddafad-ddu, Aran Benllyn and Pen yr Allt Uchaf from Cwm Cywarch

Glorious views, gloriously quiet

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12ml (19km)
Ascent:	4,050ft (1,234m)
Time:	8½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Cwm Cywarch - Afon Cywarch - Waun Camddwr - Camddwr - Gwaun y Llwyni - Aran Fawddwy - Erw y Ddafad-ddu - Aran Benllyn - Aran Fawddwy (South Top) - Drws Bach - Drysgol (Aran Fawddwy) - Gwaun Lydan - Pumryd Fawr - Waun Goch - Pen Yr Allt Uchaf - Allt Uchaf - Ty'n-y-ddol - Cwm Cywarch.

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Walk gw162 Y Garn (Rhinogs) from Ganllwyd

Fine views of Cadair Idris and the Arans

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5.5ml (8.5km)
Ascent:	2,032ft (619m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Ganllwyd - Cwm Camlan - Afon Camlan - Rhaeadr Du - Black Waterfalls - Coed Ganllwyd - Ffridd Bryn-melyn - Nant Las - Bryn Bedwog - Y Garn (Rhinogs) - Bryn Bedwog - Nant Las - Ffridd Bryn-melyn - Coed Ganllwyd - Black Waterfalls - Rhaeadr Du - Afon Camlan - Cwm Camlan - Ganllwyd.

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Walk gw159 Rhinog Fawr, Rhinog Fach, Y Llethr and Diffwys from Cwm Nantcol

Fantastic - but very long and with two big ascents

Vital Statistics:

Length:	12mls (19km)
Ascent:	4,723ft (1,439m)
Time:	9.25hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Maes-y-garnedd - Nantcol - Rhinog Fawr - Bwlch Drws-Ardudwy - Rhinog Fach - Llyn Hywel - Y Llethr - Crib-y-rhiw - Diffwys - Diffwys (West Top) - Llyn Bodlyn - Cil-cychwyn - Pont Cerrig - Afon Cwmnantcol - Cwm Nantcol - Maes-y-garnedd.

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Walk gw150 Moel Ysgyfarnogod and Foel Penolau from Moel-y-geifr

Fine views of The Rhinogs and Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.5mls (10.5km)
Ascent:	1,664ft (507m)
Time:	4.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Moel-y-geifr - Llyn Eiddew-bach - Llyn Du - Moel Ysgyfarnogod - Foel Penolau - Llyn Dywarchen - Llyn Eiddew-bach - Moel-y-geifr.

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Walk gw205 The Precipice Walk and Llyn Cynwych from Coed y Groes

Short, level walk with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3.5mls (5.5km)
Ascent:	289ft (88m)
Time:	1.75hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Coed y Groes - Gwern Offeiriaid - The Precipice Walk - Ffridd Dol-Fawr - Foel Faner (fort) - Llyn Cynwych - Gwern Offeiriaid - Coed y Groes.

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Walk gw170 Moel Penamnen and Manod Mawr from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Superb Views - but can be boggy in places

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5mls (15km)
Ascent:	2,914ft (888m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Blaenau Ffestiniog - Trefeini - Maen-offeren Quarry - Moel Bowydd - Moel Penamnen - Foel-fras (Moelwyns) - Cwt-y-bugail Quarry - Manod Mawr (North Top) - Graig-ddu Slate Quarry - Manod Mawr - Nant Dwr-oer - Manod Bach - Nant Dwr-oer - Blaenau Ffestiniog.

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Walk gw238 Mynydd Graig Goch via Bwlch Cwmdulyn from Cors y Llyn

The UK's 'newest' mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5mls (7km)
Ascent:	1,336ft (407m)
Time:	3 hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cors y Llyn - Afon Cwm Dulyn - Braich y Llyn - Bwlch Cwmdulyn - Mynydd Graig Goch - Cors y Llyn.

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Walk gw203 Craig Cwm Silyn, Garnedd-goch and Mynydd Graig Goch from Cors y Llyn

The UK's 'newest' mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7mls (11.5km)
Ascent:	2,123ft (647m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Cors y Llyn - Afon Cwm Dulyn - Braich y Llyn - Garnedd-goch - Clogwyn y Cysgod - Craig yr Ogof - Craig Cwm Silyn - Garnedd-goch - Bwlch Cwmdulyn - Mynydd Graig Goch - Cors y Llyn.

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Walk gw270 Mynydd Graig Goch from Cors y Llyn

The direct route up the UK's 'newest' mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:	2.5mls (4km)
Ascent:	1,221ft (372m)
Time:	2.25hrs
Grade:		(Easy)

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Route Summary:

Cors y Llyn - Afon Cwm Dulyn - Llyn Cwm Dulyn - Mynydd Graig Goch - Afon Cwm Dulyn - Cors y Llyn.

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Walk gw201 The Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu

Classic Welsh Ridge Walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9mls (14.5km)
Ascent:	4,017ft (1,224m)
Time:	7½ hrs
Grade:		(Hard)

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Route Summary:

Rhyd Ddu - Y Garn (Moel Hebog) - The Nantlle Ridge - Mynydd Drws-y-coed - Trum y Ddysgl - The Hiatus - Mynydd Tal-y-mignedd - Bwlch Dros-bern - Bwlch y Ddwy Elor - Beddgelert Forest - Cwm Marchnad - Llyn-y-Gader - Rhyd Ddu.

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Walk gw190 The Arthog Waterfalls and Cregennen Lakes from Arthog

Fine waterfalls, serene lakes, great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	5mls (8km)
Ascent:	1,375ft (419m)
Time:	3.25hrs
Grade:		(Moderate)

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Route Summary:

Arthog - Afon Arthog - Arthog Waterfalls - Pant Phylip - Llys-Bradwen - Llynnau Cregennan - Cregennen Lakes - Pared y Cefn-hir - Pant y Cae - Tan y Coed - Arthog.

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