Portmeirion – Giant Chessboard loop from Portmeirion

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Portmeirion – Giant Chessboard loop from Portmeirion

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Portmeirion – Giant Chessboard loop from Portmeirion

00:40

2.27km

60m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

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265 m

Portmeirion

Highlight • Settlement

Portmeirion is not to be missed on a trip to Snowdonia. It might be pricey, but the quirky architecture and the seafront views are worth it. Admission for adults is £12, but it gets cheaper after 3!

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400 m

Giant Chessboard

Highlight • Structure

443 m

Central Piazza, Portmeirion

Highlight • Historical Site

Do see this place at least once in your life it's so unlike anywhere else

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782 m

Japanese Garden, Portmeirion

Highlight • Lake

Recommend visiting portmeirion when the weather is good

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1.24 km

Portmeirion Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

1.85 km

Portmeirion Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful beach below Portmeirion with stunning views all around.

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2.27 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.58 km

692 m

Surfaces

955 m

641 m

508 m

160 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

17°C

11°C

93 %

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Portmeirion – Giant Chessboard loop from Portmeirion

Portmeirion

Giant Chessboard

Central Piazza, Portmeirion

Japanese Garden, Portmeirion

Portmeirion Lighthouse

Portmeirion Beach

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