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Cwm Idwal – Glyder Fawr summit loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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United Kingdom
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North Wales
Gwynedd
Llanllechid

Cwm Idwal – Glyder Fawr summit loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

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Cwm Idwal – Glyder Fawr summit loop from Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve

04:03

8.58km

760m

Mountaineering

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

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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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 5.76 km for 239 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.01 km

Cwm Idwal

Highlight • Lake

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

2.94 km

Devil's Kitchen (Twll Du)

Highlight • Gorge

The moment you arrive at Devil's Kitchen it is easy to see why the dark crack which splits the rock of Clogwyn y Geifr (Cliff of the Goat) between Y …

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3

3.78 km

Loose Scree Section Near Glyder Fawr Summit

Highlight • Summit

Here you will reach a path of the route to the Glyder Fawr Summit. Please be aware that this section is all Very Loose Scree bit of a scramble to the top appropriate footwear is essential.

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4.29 km

Glyder Fawr summit

Highlight • Summit

The summit of Glyder Fawr is magnificent. On a clear day you will see incredible views of Snowdon, Crib Goch and Garnedd Ugain. At 3,284 feet (1,001 m), it is the highest peak in the Glyderau range.

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5

6.64 km

View of Tryfan from The Gribin

Highlight • Summit

Whilst the Gribin may not be Tryfan North Ridge or Bristly Ridge, it is still a worthy part of this route.

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6

7.08 km

Llyn Blochwyn

Highlight • Natural

7

7.34 km

Nant Bochlwyd Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

There is an amazing water fall on the llyn ogwen side of Tryfan

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7.97 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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8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.22 km

2.18 km

2.01 km

1.78 km

239 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

1.68 km

1.10 km

854 m

149 m

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Thursday 8 October

15°C

8°C

68 %

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