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Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

08:48

24.7km

1,320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 14.7 km for 1.41 km

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Parking

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2.92 km

Gyrn Wigau Summit

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Gyrn Wigau is a summit of the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, Wales, and forms a part of the western Carneddau commonly known as the Beras. It is a top of …

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4.05 km

Drosgl Summit (758 m)

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Drosgl is a summit of the Carneddau range in Snowdonia, Wales, and forms a part of the western Carneddau, also known as the Berau, meaning 'stacks' or 'ricks'. It lies …

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4.86 km

Bera Bach Summit (807 m)

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Bera Bach is a summit, height 807 metres, in the Carneddau mountains in north Wales. It is part of a ridge leading west from Garnedd Uchaf. The summit is a …

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5.81 km

Yr Aryg Summit

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A small summit, some guidebooks do not recognize Yr Aryg as a summit, due to the lack of vertical rise compared to the surrounding land.

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6.72 km

Carnedd Gwenllian (Garnedd Uchaf) Summit

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Carnedd Gwenllian (formerly known as Garnedd Uchaf) rises to 3,035 feet (925 m) as one of the highest points in the Carneddau. Its rock-strewn summit provides an extensive panorama, with …

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7.85 km

Foel Grach summit and refuge

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Foel Grach, which translates rather unkindly to 'Scabby Hill', is a 3,195-foot (976 m) summit in the Carneddau. Its bouldered top is the least prominent of the Snowdonian mountains over …

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9.56 km

Carnedd Llewelyn

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Carnedd Llewelyn is a rugged and wild summit that boasts incredible views of the lake Ffynnon Llugwn. With bracing mountain air to reinvigorate the senses, this peak is a must-climb …

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10.5 km

View of Ffynnon Llugwy Reservoir

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Graet view on lake , on afternoon hours it become a sky mirror with sun reflection

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12.5 km

Carnedd Dafydd

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After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyderau, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 …

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24.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

4.17 km

2.93 km

1.55 km

385 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

7.86 km

3.14 km

2.55 km

296 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

Gyrn Wigau Summit

Drosgl Summit (758 m)

Bera Bach Summit (807 m)

Yr Aryg Summit

Carnedd Gwenllian (Garnedd Uchaf) Summit

Foel Grach summit and refuge

Carnedd Llewelyn

View of Ffynnon Llugwy Reservoir

Carnedd Dafydd

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