Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert loop from Beddgelert

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Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert loop from Beddgelert

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Beddgelert Stone Bridge – Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert loop from Beddgelert

01:19

4.88km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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197 m

Beddgelert Stone Bridge

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Presumably there was a bridge here for a long time that gave access from the north side of the river to the Augustinian priory of Beddgelert. In 1623 it was …

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1.06 km

This circular walk starts in the picturesque village of Beddgelert and follows the River Glaslyn, climbs up through Cwm Bychan before descending to Llyn Dinas and returning back along the Glaslyn to Beddgelert.

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1.08 km

Beddgelert Railway Bridge and Historic Steam Railway

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The railway bridge (Welsh Highland Railway) and the footbridge are next to each other. You have to take the right bridge!

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1.58 km

Glaslyn River at Aberglaslyn Pass

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The River Glaslyn flows through Llyn Dinas before entering the village of Beddgelert. In the center of the village there is a substantial tributary, the River Colwyn (which drains the …

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2.27 km

River Walk in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.46 km

Stone Bridge over Afon Glaslyn

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The old bridge over the river or Afon Glaslyn is a great place to pause and watch the water go by. You can see down into the Aberglaslyn gorge with …

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2.49 km

Pont Aberglaslyn

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The bridge was probably built in the 17th century and then radically rebuilt and widened in 1795-1796. As with many older bridges, folk tales claimed that the bridge was built …

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4.58 km

Glaslyn Bridge, Beddgelert

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Thanks to this pedestrian bridge you can cross the river with dry feet.

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4.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.66 km

922 m

370 m

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.82 km

983 m

793 m

759 m

424 m

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

64 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 11, 2023,Von Beddgelert am Fluss entlang gen Nantmor

Wonderful hike along the rushing river, first on easy paths, later it gets more scrambling in the gorge. A great hiking route for adventurous families. When it rains, the rocks are of course very slippery, so be careful. Proper footwear is essential for the hike.

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