Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Bethesda

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Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Bethesda

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Carnedd Dafydd – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Bethesda

07:12

18.9km

1,040m

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: November 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.48 km for 1.16 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.06 km

Llech Ddu Spur

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Llech Ddu Spur makes for a magnificent grade one scramble at the head of the wonderfully serene Cwm Pen-llafar. Also known as Crib Lem, the ridge is hugely atmospheric …

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6.61 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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8.46 km

View of Carnedd Dafydd and the Ysgolion Duon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The single most impressive feature in the Carneddau is the Ysgolion Duon face of Carnedd Dafydd. These huge cliffs with sharp pinnacle covered ridges falling hundreds of feet to the …

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8.52 km

Carnedd Dafydd Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carnedd Dafydd and the Ysgolion Duon is the single most impressive feature in the Carneddau, huge cliffs with spiky ridges that fall hundreds of feet to the floor of the …

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8.65 km

View of Ffynnon Llugwy Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Graet view on lake , on afternoon hours it become a sky mirror with sun reflection

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9.58 km

Carnedd Llewelyn Summit

Highlight • Summit

The eleventh summit of the Welsh 3000s and highest mountain of the Carneddau range offers you a beautiful view of the lake Ffynnon Llugwy. Connected by a ridge, you can …

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9.58 km

Carnedd Llewelyn

Highlight • Natural Monument

Carnedd Llewelyn is a rugged and wild summit that boasts incredible views of the lake Ffynnon Llugwn. With bracing mountain air to reinvigorate the senses, this peak is a must-climb …

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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