Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Trefriw

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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Trefriw

02:43

9.19km

270m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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462 m

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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1.53 km

View of Llyn Crafnant

Highlight • Lake

Well worth waiting for a misty day, the light here across the lake was amazing, a real treat. There is also a bench so you can sit and watch the world go by

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1.55 km

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

An easy walk way between the two lakes

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2.03 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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2.31 km

Forest Path in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Highlight • Forest

Large gravel path. Forestry operations this side of the lake.

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6.25 km

St. Rhychwyn's Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Step off the route for a brief visit to St Rhychwyn's Church, an historic and impossibly quaint Anglican church. You can take a look inside and sign the visitors' book after marvelling at the incredible vaulted ceiling.

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7.82 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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8.77 km