Dolgellau Town Centre – Lake Gwernan loop from Dolgellau

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Dolgellau Town Centre – Lake Gwernan loop from Dolgellau

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Dolgellau Town Centre – Lake Gwernan loop from Dolgellau

01:01

8.57km

180m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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303 m

Dolgellau Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau is a small, charming town on the southern edge of the Snowdonia National Park. Its cityscape is marked by the quarries in the surrounding countryside, which is why you …

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309 m

Dolgellau Stone Bridge and River

Highlight • Settlement

Dolgellau (pronounced Doll-geth-lie) is to Cadair Idris what Llanberis is to Snowdon, Chamonix to Mont Blanc and Zermatt to the Matterhorn. It's hard to think of the place without thinking …

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435 m

T.H. Roberts

Highlight • Cafe

T.H. Roberts is a quirky and tasty coffee shop. It serves great filling food, soups, cakes and drinks and there is plenty of room inside.
The only problem is they …

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4.57 km

Lake Gwernan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sitting under the great hulk of Cadair Idris, Lake Gwernan is an eye-catching feature on Route 82 out of Dolgellau. The lake is 12 acres (5 ha) with gorgeous woodlands …

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