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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Twllnant

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Twllnant

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Twllnant

04:42

13.1km

720m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.16 km for 429 m

After 7.03 km for 315 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.07 km

Rhinog Range Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

A perfect parking spot with space for 3/4 vehicles. It's a great location to start your rambles through the Rhinog range and it's surroundings. There's a gift box available with …

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2.03 km

Stone Bridge and Ruins in Eryri National Park

Highlight • Historical Site

On this bridge two paths connect - top and the bottom one :)

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5.19 km

Llyn Hywel

Highlight • Natural

This is a gorgeous lake beneath the broken, craggy slopes of Rhinog Fach and Y Llethr. It's nestled right in the heart of the ancient Rhinogydd range and is a …

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6.13 km

North Wales’ Rhinog mountains are the antidote to Snowdonia’s tourist-crowded honeypots. Wild, rough, and occasionally challenging underfoot, the rewards for putting in the effort come in the form of rugged …

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6.35 km

Llyn Hywel

Highlight • Lake

The view down to Llyn Hywel from Rhinog Fach is a real highlight. This is such a wild place, and the Llyn is placed high up on the mountains in …

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6.71 km

View of Llyn Hywel

Highlight • Lake

The view looking towards Rhinog Fach from above the 'great slab'. Not sure where the photo of the winding gear was taken, but it was not taken here.

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7.74 km

Y Llethr

Highlight • Viewpoint

I had a stunning day for a looped walk of the Llethr and Diffwys here. It is a beautiful ridge line with great views. Started and finished from Talybont.

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13.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

3.05 km

1.92 km

749 m

599 m

Surfaces

8.05 km

2.45 km

1.98 km

599 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Rhinog Fach Summit – Y Llethr loop from Twllnant

Rhinog Range Parking Area

Ruins of the Shepherds' Hut

Stone Bridge and Ruins in Eryri National Park

Llyn Hywel