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North Wales
Gwynedd
Beddgelert

Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Nantmor

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United Kingdom
Wales
North Wales
Gwynedd
Beddgelert

Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Nantmor

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Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert – Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert) loop from Nantmor

01:28

5.37km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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139 m

Nantmor Picnic Area

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A handy starting point for a walk to Aberglaslyn Pass or to Tawr Bryn Du.

NT members park free.

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590 m

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1.28 km

Glaslyn River at Aberglaslyn Pass

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The River Glaslyn flows through Llyn Dinas before entering the village of Beddgelert. In the center of the village there is a substantial tributary, the River Colwyn (which drains the south-west flank of the Snowdon). The now much larger river flows past Gelert's grave before dumping into the Aberglaslyn Pass. This is a small rocky gorge close to the main road providing easy access to the public to a very picturesque piece of countryside.
(Wikipadia)

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2.52 km

Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert

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Thanks to this pedestrian bridge you can cross the river with dry feet.

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2.59 km

St Mary's Church, Beddgelert

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In the 6th century AD, an early Christian community was founded in Beddgelert, mentioned by Gerald of Wales. An Augustinian priory was founded in the 13th century, which grew considerably throughout the Middle Ages thanks to the support of important Welsh nobles, including Prince Llewelyn.
In the 16th century, as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, the priory was closed and became a simple parish church.
(Wikipedia)

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2.92 km

Gelert's Grave (Beddgelert)

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In the 13th century Llywelyn, prince of North Wales, had a faithful hound named Gelert. One day, the hound was left to guard the prince's baby. When Llywelyn returned, his child was missing, but his hound was spattered with blood.

In his rage, the prince killed his dog, but then he heard a noise. He found his baby crying beside the body of a wolf. Gelert had killed the wolf to protect his master's baby and so the prince's heart was broken. He buried his dog here and the small village near to the grave is nowadays called Beddgelert, Welsh for Gelert's Grave.

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3.57 km

The railway bridge (Welsh Highland Railway) and the footbridge are next to each other. You have to take the right bridge!

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4.05 km

We followed the river upstream through the Aberglaslyn pass. The narrow path along the river requires some skill. At certain points you have to be very careful, especially in rain or when the water is high.
However, you walk through a narrow gorge of considerable beauty, with beautiful views of a sometimes very turbulent river, rapids etc. In short, a very beautiful area.

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5.37 km

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Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.15 km

1.58 km

1.48 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.97 km

1.14 km

1.05 km

773 m

259 m

173 m

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Friday 15 May

11°C

2°C

87 %

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