24 easy-to-follow circular walk route maps of all grades in The Carneddau area of Snowdonia

The Carneddau area of Snowdonia National Park is enclosed by:

The edge of the Snowdonia National Park to the West, North and East
The A5 via Nant Ffrancon, Llyn Ogwen, Nant y Benglog & Betws-y-Coed to the South

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Walk gw101 Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) from Bont Newydd

Easy stroll to a stunning waterfall

Vital Statistics:

Length:	3 miles (5 km)
Ascent:	459ft (140m)
Time:	1½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw101 Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) from Bont Newydd pdf

Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Raeadr Bach (Falls) - Bont Newydd

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Walk cw225 Tal y Fan and Foel Lwyd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park

The view from Tal y Fan is stupendous

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:	1,023ft (312m)
Time:	2½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw225 Tal y Fan and Foel Lwyd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park - Cae Coch Farm - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park.

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Walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Very steep climb - not for the inexperienced

Vital Statistics:

Length:	4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:	2,329ft (710m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Llys - South Western Ridge of Pen yr Ole Wen - Pen yr Ole Wen - Cwm Lloer - Ffynnon Lloer - Afon Lloer - Tal y Llyn Ogwen Farm - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Ogwen Cottage.

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Walk cw201 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,346ft (410m)
Time:	3½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw201 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk gw246 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Hafod-y-gelyn

Magnificent short ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,621ft (494m)
Time:	4 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw246 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Hafod-y-gelyn pdf

Route Summary:

Hafod-y-gelyn - Roman Road - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Roman Road - Hafod-y-gelyn

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Walk gw160 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Rachub

Fine 360° views of the Carneddau and the coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:	1,519ft (463m)
Time:	3.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw160 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Rachub pdf

Route Summary:

Rachub - Ffos Rhufeiniaid - Moel Faban - Bwlch ym Mhwll-le - Llefn - Gyrn (Llanllechid) - Moel Wnion - Rachub.

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Walk gw139 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Bont Newydd

Fine 360° views of the Carneddau and the coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:	6.75 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:	2,139ft (652m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw139 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Bont Newydd pdf

Route Summary:

Aber (Abergwyngregyn) - Bont Newydd - North Wales Coast Path - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-bach) - Afon Gam - Gyrn (Llanllechid) - Moel Wnion - Cras - Ffridd Ddu - Breichiau - Bont Newydd - Aber (Abergwyngregyn).

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Walk cw191 Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant

Lovely views with little company

Vital Statistics:

Length:	7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:	2,785ft (849m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw191 Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Crafnant - Crimpiau - Craig Wen - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Lledwigan - Llyn Crafnant

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Walk cw172 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	2,234ft (681m)
Time:	5.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw172 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Cae Coch - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Foel Dduarth - Foel-ganol - Yr Orsedd - Pen Bryn-du - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk cw208 Drum (Carneddau) from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	1,906ft (581m)
Time:	4.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw208 Drum (Carneddau) from Bwlch y Ddeufaen pdf

Route Summary:

Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum (Carneddau) - Pen y Castell - Bron-y-Gadair - Cae Coch - Bwlch y Ddeufaen

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Walk gw171 Bera Bach from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:	2,795ft (852m)
Time:	5.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw171 Bera Bach from Bont Newydd pdf

Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls - Rhaeadr-fawr (Big waterall) - Afon Goch - Bera Mawr - Bera Bach - Drosgl - Gyrn Wigau - Rhaeadr-bach (Small waterfall) - Bont Newydd

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Walk cw110 Tal y Fan and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	2,736ft (834m)
Time:	6 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw110 Tal y Fan and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch pdf

Route Summary:

Cae Coch - Tal y Fan - Foel Lwyd - Bwlch y Ddeufaen - Carnedd y Ddelw - Drum (Carneddau) - Pen y Castell - Bron-y-Gadair - Cae Coch

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Walk gw165 Carnedd Dafydd from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Steep climb to dramatic views - can be difficult in mist

Vital Statistics:

Length:	8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:	3,108ft (947m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw165 Carnedd Dafydd from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Ogwen Cottage - Pont Pen-y-benglog - Pen yr Ole Wen - CwnLloer - Carnedd Dafydd - YsgolionDuon - Craig Llugwy - Craig y Llyn - Ffynnon Llugwy - Ffynnon Llugwy Access Road - GwernGof Isaf - Nant Benglog - GwernGof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Tal y Lyn Ogwen Farm - Ogwen Cottage - Llyn Ogwen

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Walk gw122 The Cwm Llafar Horseshoe

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:	3,660ft (1,116m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:

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Route Summary:

Bethesda - Gerlan - Gwernydd - Afon Caseg - Afon Llafar - Mynydd Du - Foel Meirch - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Yr Elen - Braich yLlyngwn - Foel Ganol - Braich y Brysgyll - Gwaun-y-gwiail - Gerlan - Bethesda

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Walk cw126 Craig Eigiau and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:	2,714ft (827m)
Time:	6.25hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw126 Craig Eigiau and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Cwm Eigiau - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Bwlch Tri y Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

A fine high walk with dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	3,523ft (1,074m)
Time:	7 hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Mawr - Bryn Mawr - Ffynnon Lloer - Cwm Lloer - Pen yr Ole Wen - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Tal y Brarch - Gwern Gof Uchaf - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen

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Walk gw193 Foel Fras from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:	9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:	3,165ft (965m)
Time:	6.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk gw193 Foel Fras from Bont Newydd pdf

Route Summary:

Bont Newydd - Afon Rhaeadr-fawr - Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) - Afon Goch - Llwytmor - Foel-fras (Carneddau) - Drum (Carneddau) - Carnedd y Ddelw - Yr Orsedd - Roman Road - Llyn Anafon Access Track - Bont Newydd

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Walk cw109 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Capel Curig

Fine views of Tryfan and the Glyders

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	2,945ft (898m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw109 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Capel Curig pdf

Route Summary:

Capel Curig - Bron Heulog - Llyn Cowlyd - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Bwlch y Tri Marchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Nant y Benglog - Capel Curig

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Walk cw132 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau

Testing hike with superb lake views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:	3,027ft (923m)
Time:	6½ hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw132 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Hafod-y-rhrw - Cedryn - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Llyn Colwyd Reservoir - Craiglwyn - Creigiau Gleision - Creigiau Gleision (North Top) - Eilio Farm - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw199 Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:	3,641ft (1,110m)
Time:	7.75hrs
Grade:

Walk route map with easy-to-follow route instructions for walk cw199 Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau pdf

Route Summary:

Llyn Eigiau Car Park - Craig Eigiau - Gwaun Y Garnedd - Foel Grach - Carnedd Llewelyn - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen yr Helgi Du - Bwlch y Tri Marchog - Pen Llithrig y Wrach - Cedryn - Hafod-y-rhrw - Llyn Eigiau Car Park

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Walk cw129 The Welsh 3000's (Carneddau) from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

Peak baggers paradise

Vital Statistics:

Length:	11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:	4,599ft (1,402m)
Time:	8.75hrs
Grade:

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Route Summary:

Llyn Ogwen - Glan Dena - Afon Lloer - Clogwyn Mawr - Bryn Mawr - Ffynnon Lloer - Cwm Lloer - Pen yr Ole Wen - Carnedd Dafydd - Cefn Ysgolion Duon - Bwlch Cyfryw-drum - Carnedd Llewelyn - Yr Elen - Craig Yr Ysfa - Bwlch Eryl Farchog - Pen Yr Helgi Du - Glan Dena - Llyn Ogwen

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