View of Tryfan – Cwm Idwal loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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View of Tryfan – Cwm Idwal loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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4.5

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View of Tryfan – Cwm Idwal loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

01:48

5.16km

270m

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: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Cwm Idwal

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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82 m

Ogwen Visitor Centre and Snack Bar

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The visitor centre is located on the A5, approximately 5 miles south of Bethesda and approximately 4 miles west of Capel Curig, on the western side of Llyn Ogwen.
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229 m

Idwal River Waterfall

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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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444 m

View of Tryfan

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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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1.03 km

Cwm Idwal

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A beautiful lake with stunning views to Tryfan and Pen Yr Ole Wen. There is a circular walk from the visitors centre which takes you around the lake or you …

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2.21 km

Rocky steps above Llyn Idwal

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Sometimes rocky steps, sometimes lots of rock and few steps. There is a lot of scrambling involved on this part, especially if you have short legs.

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2.60 km

Cave Entrance

3.44 km

Llwybr y Carw

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Beautiful view here of Llyn Idwal and the surrounding mountains.

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4.84 km

Cwm Idwal Gorge

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Don't go another way back to the parking place! It's worth it. At first the wonderful view to the valley and than this canyon at the end.

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4.84 km

Idwal Gorge

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A really quirky canyon taking you into or out of the car park at Cwm Idwal. It is a narrow steep sided little canyon which is very picturesque and only a short walk from the car park.

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