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Tal y Fan summit – The Fairy Glen loop from Dwygyfylchi

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Tal y Fan summit – The Fairy Glen loop from Dwygyfylchi

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Tal y Fan summit – The Fairy Glen loop from Dwygyfylchi

03:35

10.6km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 10, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.60 km

View of Llandudno and the Great Orme

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On a clear day you'll get treated to magnificent views of the Great Orme, Llandudno, Deganwy and the Conwy valleys.

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2.76 km

Maen Amor Stone Circle

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Remains of a stone circle, probably dating to the Bronze Age, situated within open moorland on the pass between Cefn Maen Amor to the NE and Tal y Fan to …

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3.33 km

Welsh Ponies and Cobs in Eryri National Park

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The Welsh Pony and Cob is a group of four closely-related horse breeds including both pony and cob types, which originated in Wales. The four sections within the breed society …

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3.95 km

Slate Shelter in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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If you're not of the inquisitive nature, you'll probably miss this little gap in the rocks. What a wonderful find. Nobody else was around. just sat and had lunch hidden away from the world. bliss

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4.48 km

View of the Carneddau from Sychnant Pass

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A great place to take in a view of east Eryri and the Carneddau range with easy access. See Tal y Fan in the foreground and beyond it Drum and Carnedd Y Ddelw and on even clearer days Carnedd Gwenllian

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5.27 km

Tal y Fan summit

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At 610m Tal y Fan is the northern most outlier of the Carneddau mountains. The trig point on top gives wonderful views into Snowdonia National Park or north and out …

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10.5 km

The Fairy Glen

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Lovely food, lovely staff and set in a beautiful location for walking.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

3.85 km

823 m

454 m

190 m

Surfaces

6.98 km

1.83 km

1.34 km

339 m

115 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Tal y Fan summit – The Fairy Glen loop from Dwygyfylchi

View of Llandudno and the Great Orme

Maen Amor Stone Circle

Welsh Ponies and Cobs in Eryri National Park

Slate Shelter in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

View of the Carneddau from Sychnant Pass

Tal y Fan summit

The Fairy Glen

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