Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

01:14

4.25km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

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515 m

Moel y Garth

Highlight • Viewpoint

1.91 km

Llyn Arenig Fawr

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful lake in the shadow of Arenig Fawr mountain

Tip by

2.06 km

Arenig Fawr Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A great little bothy on the edge of Llyn Arenig Fawr, complete with a fireplace. It sleeps 3 people on benches.

Tip by

2.12 km

Nant Aberderfel

Highlight • River

The outflow from Llyn Arenig down to Llyn Celyn, this shows where it flows through the dam.

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4.25 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.99 km

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

64 %

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Llyn Arenig Fawr – Arenig Fawr Bothy loop from Capel Celyn

Moel y Garth

Llyn Arenig Fawr

Arenig Fawr Bothy

Nant Aberderfel

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