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Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

01:34

4.83km

220m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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259 m

Start of the Watkin Path

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There are many, many ways up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), though the Watkin Path is one of the six trails officially recognised by the national park authority. It's a quieter option …

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1.84 km

Afon Cwm Llan Waterfalls and Pools

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After a quarter of the way to the top of Snowdon via the Watkin path you will find the waterfalls of the Afon Cwm Llan. This is a wonderful place …

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1.89 km

Watkin Pools

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For those who dare to brave the (very) cold water on a sunny day, you can have some water fun here. Many hikers use only the first part of the …

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2.13 km

Weir in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Careful when the waters up

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3.63 km

Watkin Path Waterfalls and Bridge, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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The first part of the Watkin trail ascends gradually. A good start.

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4.67 km

Pont Bethania car park (Watkin Path trailhead, Nant Gwynant)

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This car park (with toilets) is owned by the Snowdonia National Park Authority. Parking for the whole day costs £6.00, for up to 4 hours £3.00. This is not a …

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4.83 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.44 km

1.07 km

178 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

915 m

576 m

181 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 8 August

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Comments

July 17, 2024,🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cwm Llan waterfall walk (Watkinpools) - Snowdonia - Wales

This day I chose the cousins without children and their partners to go up Snowdon. We walk with the others, including the children, part of the Watkinpad to the Watkinpools, the "Cwm Llan waterfall walk". From the Pont Bethania car park we take the stone steps across the road that mark the start of the path. First through an ancient …

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August 14, 2021,Finding Watkins Pools

The story of Watkins pools

After we had concurred Snowdon vie Crib Goch which was an epic route and definitely one of my favourite routes I’ve done so far, we wanted to take the advantage of being in the area and to explore more.

February 27, 2022,Watkins Pools Trash Count - Q1 2022

4.09km
120 items of SUP / litter
#1 brand = Sol
#2 brand = Lucozade
#3 brand = Corona
Weird and orrible = 4 nappies
Truly stunning day! Lion and Dodge on fine fighting form and I jumped into the pools in my pants :)

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Start of the Watkin Path – Watkin Pools loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

Start of the Watkin Path

Afon Cwm Llan Waterfalls and Pools

Watkin Pools

Watkins Pools

Weir in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Watkin Path Waterfalls and Bridge, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Pont Bethania car park (Watkin Path trailhead, Nant Gwynant)

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