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Carnedd Dafydd – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

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Carnedd Dafydd – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

Hard

4.5

(10)

198

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Carnedd Dafydd – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

05:48

12.3km

1,030m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 187 m for 1.42 km

After 10.1 km for 776 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.56 km

Carnedd Dafydd

Highlight • Summit

After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyderau, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 …

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4.13 km

Tryfan

Highlight • Natural Monument

north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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5.62 km

Carnedd Fach Summit Cairn

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A rocky "peak" with a cairn on the summit, on the way from Pen Yr Ole Wen to Carnedd Dafydd

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6.26 km

Pen yr Ole Wen

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An almost pyramidal peak, Pen r Ole Wen looms over the elbow of Ogwen, watching from above as screaming jets pull hard right to skim along the valley floor. It’s …

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6.82 km

View of the Ogwen Valley and Ffynnon Lloer

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For further info about the lake Ffynnon Lloer: cityseeker.com/betws-y-coed/895317-fynnon-lloer

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9.63 km

Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Transparent clear shallow lake on 300m

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11.6 km

View of Tryfan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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11.9 km

Idwal River Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Straight ahead over the bridge is the path to Cwm Idwal, but take time to see the waterfall and rapids on the River Idwal. Very pretty.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.35 km

2.92 km

921 m

717 m

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.87 km

1.66 km

797 m

524 m

255 m

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

14°C

9°C

98 %

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Carnedd Dafydd – View of Tryfan loop from Tryfan

Carnedd Dafydd

Tryfan

Carnedd Fach Summit Cairn

Pen yr Ole Wen

View of the Ogwen Valley and Ffynnon Lloer

Llyn Ogwen (Ogwen Lake)

View of Tryfan

Idwal River Waterfall

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