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Llyn Cynwch – View of the Mawddach Estuary loop from Afon Mawddach

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Brithdir And Llanfachreth

Llyn Cynwch – View of the Mawddach Estuary loop from Afon Mawddach

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4.9

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53

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Llyn Cynwch – View of the Mawddach Estuary loop from Afon Mawddach

02:08

7.48km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1 m

Saith Groesffordd Car Park (Llwybr Cynwch Precipice Walk, Snowdonia National Park)

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Location: Saith Groesffordd Car Park, Llanfachreth (SH 746 212)
Toilet facilities are also available in this parking lot.

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2

1.32 km

Llyn Cynwch

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Llyn Cynwch acts as both a 'prequel' and 'sequel' to the Precipice Walk, one of the most famous and popular walks in the area with breathtaking views. You'll get a …

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3

2.06 km

Llyn Cynwch

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4

2.06 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary from Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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5

2.26 km

View of the Mawddach Estuary

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6

2.46 km

View of the Afon Mawddach Estuary from the Precipice Walk

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Beautiful view of the Mawddach estuary. This is where the River Mawddach (Afon Mawddach in Welsh) flows into the sea forming a beautiful very wide sandy estuary. The town of Barmouth is located on this estuary.

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7

3.28 km

View of the Mawddach Valley, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)

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8

4.11 km

Precipice Walk

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Given the sometimes very narrow paths and the many precipices on this walk, it is not suitable for hikers with a fear of heights.

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5.22 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

7.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.05 km

1.58 km

862 m

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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10 %

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