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Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

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Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

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Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

01:48

6.24km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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1.88 km

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

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I don't know if this is a bridle path or not. This is in any case the start of the Rhyd-ddu path to the summit of Snowdon. It starts at …

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Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

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Stop, look out and listen are the recommendations (to be read on the sign) that you must follow when crossing the track here. It is an unguarded crossing on this railway for tourist trains.

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3.48 km

Rhyd Ddu Path

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With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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3.91 km

Llyn y Gadair

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This lake is located near the village of Rhyd-ddu (not at the foot of Cadair Idris mountain). The lake has a surface area of 50 hectares and is situated 182 …

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4.46 km

Llyn Gader Wyllt

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Nice hidden plunge pool!

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4.47 km

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

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Remains of local slate mining. All small quarries in the area are now closed and agriculture and tourism are the main economic activities.
(Information board on site)

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4.98 km

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

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Very well-maintained gravel path from the forests of Beddgelert via the lake Llyn y Gadair to Rhyd-ddu.

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6.20 km

View of the Railway Crossing in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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A crossing of the Welsh Highland Railway that you must cross carefully to enter the forests of Beddgelert. The Welsh Highland Railway is a restored narrow-gauge railway with a track …

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6.24 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.75 km

1.51 km

1.03 km

797 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

17°C

12°C

96 %

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May 3, 2026,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Rond Llyn y Gadair & Rhyd-ddu - Gwynedd - Wales

We have once again ended up in one of our beloved hiking environments, North Wales. To warm up the muscles a bit, a hike with a small climb and of course beautiful views of the mountainous landscape.
The route runs from Rhyd-ddu station over the start of the Rhyd-ddu path to Snowdon, but we soon turn off back to the …

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Rhyd Ddu railway crossing – Llyn y Gadair loop from Rhyd Ddu

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

Rhyd Ddu railway crossing

Rhyd Ddu Path

Llyn y Gadair

Llyn Gader Wyllt

Ruined Stone Cottage in Eryri National Park

Rhyd-Ddu to Beddgelert Gravel Path

View of the Railway Crossing in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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