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Llyn Llydaw

Llyn Llydaw

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Llyn Llydaw

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Mountaineering

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(6)

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Bumble-Bee

June 23, 2025

Mountaineering

Quite idyllic view and if you are on the horseshoe route you can trace back almost the complete set of ridges from here (and see other people scrambling up there).

David M

October 23, 2023

Mountaineering

A great spot to cool off your feet after a long day of hiking. Tip: Bring some spare socks and a small microfibre towel.

Zoe Evans

June 9, 2024

Mountaineering

Bleak Llyn Llydaw lies to the side of Wales' highest mountain Y Wyddfa (1085m) , Llyn Llydaw is the long and narrow lake out of the two that’s has formed in a cwm partway up the mountain, the steep rugged sides of Lliwedd overlook the lake.

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Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake) – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Pen-y-Pass

6.06km

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

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#3.

Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Nant-y-Gwryd

12.7km

03:47

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 490 m

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Monday 10 August

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake) – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Pen-y-Pass

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