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Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk – Llyn Crafnant loop from Trefriw

01:24

5.18km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

871 m

Gravel track along Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Lake

A nice and easy gravel track that runs along the length of the lake. Flat all the way.

Tip by

2

1.42 km

Llyn Mymbyr

Highlight • Lake

clean, fresh and beautiful lake for swimming

Tip by

3

3.26 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

Llyn Crafnant is a lake that lies in a valley in Wales where the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes of the Carneddau mountains and, more …

Tip by

4

3.60 km

View of Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

Highlight • Lake

View of the lake from on top of crimpiau, which is also an amazing hike to get to.

Tip by

5

4.07 km

Cryfnant Cottage Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe only open Thursday to Sunday, access road very narrow, oncoming agricultural vehicles must be expected.

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Tip by

6

4.69 km

Llyn Ogwen and Ogwen Obelisk

Highlight • Lake

7

4.72 km

Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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B

5.18 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.84 km

2.20 km

139 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

2.20 km

139 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

11°C

6°C

28 %

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Comments

June 27, 2024,Lynn crafnant round trip

Access via a long single-lane road, oncoming agricultural vehicles must be expected, cafe by the lake recommended, only open Thursday to Sunday

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November 12, 2022,Llyn Crafnant

Good tracks, easy walking, accessible for everyone

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