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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

02:49

9.60km

270m

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: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.68 km

View of the Snowdonia Valley from Wooden Gate

Highlight • Natural Monument

Takes a while to reach but really worth it! Even has a trunk cut to be used as a bench.

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4.96 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Viewpoint

A large lake on the borders of the Carneddau mountains. The lake itself is roughly 1.5km long, and about 15m deep at the deepest point.

The lake is a popular …

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5.44 km

Swimming Spot at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Lake

6.67 km

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Forest

Large gravel path. Forestry operations this side of the lake.

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7.23 km

View of the Carneddau Range

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A great opportunity for views of the Carneddau range, notably, Craig Wen, Creigiau Gleision and Crimpiau.

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7.30 km

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

An easy walk way between the two lakes

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7.74 km

View of Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Lake

Well worth waiting for a misty day, the light here across the lake was amazing, a real treat. There is also a bench so you can sit and watch the world go by

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9.13 km

This is a serene lake located in the Conwy Valley surrounded by forested hills and the rugged landscape of Snowdonia. There's a cafe and fishery further south along the lake which is a lovely place to stop and refuel.

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9.60 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.25 km

2.87 km

467 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

2.87 km

1.60 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Friday 3 July

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Llyn Geirionydd – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

View of the Snowdonia Valley from Wooden Gate

Llyn Geirionydd

Swimming Spot at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of the Carneddau Range

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

View of Llyn Crafnant

Llyn Crafnant

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