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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Capel Curig

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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Capel Curig

03:24

11.3km

350m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Bus stop

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26 m

Crimpiau Singletrack Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Technical rocky single track leads you down from the footbridge in the mountains towards the village of Capel Curig. With only one small section of hike a bike required by most users, it feels hard for a red grade route.

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4.12 km

Llyn Crafnant

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Llyn Crafnant is a lake that lies in a valley in Wales where the northern edge of the Gwydir Forest meets the lower slopes of the Carneddau mountains and, more …

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4.46 km

View of Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

Highlight • Lake

View of the lake from on top of crimpiau, which is also an amazing hike to get to.

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4.76 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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4.79 km

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

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An easy walk way between the two lakes

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5.27 km

View of the Carneddau Range

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A great opportunity for views of the Carneddau range, notably, Craig Wen, Creigiau Gleision and Crimpiau.

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6.59 km

Llyn Bychan

Lake

9.34 km

View of Moel Siabod

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fine on a gravel bike, but there are styles along the way which can be a bit tricky if you're riding a loaded bike. Worth the effort through - stunning views.

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10.3 km

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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This I wasn't expecting as didn't show on my map. but such a lovely little find.

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

1.65 km

715 m

391 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.44 km

2.75 km

710 m

401 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 1 June

15°C

11°C

47 %

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Llyn Crafnant – View of the Carneddau Range loop from Capel Curig

Crimpiau Singletrack Descent

Llyn Crafnant

View of Llyn Crafnant from Crimpiau

View of Llyn Crafnant

Mossy Forest Trail, Eryri National Park

View of the Carneddau Range

View of Moel Siabod

Waterfall in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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