View of the Carneddau Range – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Trefriw

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View of the Carneddau Range – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Trefriw

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View of the Carneddau Range – Llyn Geirionydd loop from Trefriw

02:51

9.70km

280m

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: August 27, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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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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2.40 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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4.11 km

Swimming Spot at Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Lake

4.13 km

Exposed Tree Roots Path

Highlight • Forest

This path has a lot of exposed tree roots, and when it's wet they are extremely slippery. As it's on a slope you could have a nasty fall, be careful!

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4.59 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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4.72 km

Taliesin Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

A plaque on the shaft has an inscription both in Welsh and English, the later reads as follows:
'This monument was erected by Lord Willoughby d’Eresby circa 1850 to commemorate …

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4.93 km

Llyn Geirionydd

Highlight • Historical Site

One of several picturesque lakes found in the Gwydyr Forest, Lynn Geirionydd is far removed today from its industrial past. Look closely and you'll see mining relics of the area's …

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