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Eryri: Yr Wyddfa and LlanberisCraflwyn, Hafod y Llan and Llyn Dinas
Off the beaten track on the wild side of Nant Gwynant, over the lower slopes of Yr Aran past Watkin Path waterfalls to the lake.
- Distance
- 6.5 mi / 10.4 km
- Time
- 3 hr 50
- Ascent
- 450 m
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Shape
- Circular
Where it is
The circle shows the general area, not the exact start. Use the directions link below to get to the car park itself. Contours and paths shown are OpenTopoMap, drawn from OpenStreetMap data.
The route
Climb from Craflwyn through the woods and onto the open hillside, crossing to the Watkin Path and dropping to Llyn Dinas for the return.
Worth knowing
- Bluebells through the Craflwyn woods in early summer are exceptional.
- The Watkin Path waterfalls and pools are a well-known swimming spot and get busy.
- Hafod y Llan is a working hill farm; keep dogs on leads throughout.
What you’ll see
Waterfalls and pools on the Watkin Path, ancient woodland, Llyn Dinas and Yr Aran above.
Background
Hafod y Llan is one of the largest farms in Eryri and was bought for the nation by public appeal in 1998.