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Llynnau Cregennen Waymarked Trail

By Dave Roberts   

on June 17, 2015    3.67/5 (3)

Posted as a walk in – Europe, Low Level and Easier Walks in Snowdonia, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, Walks with Lakes in Snowdonia

Llynnau Cregennen Waymarked Trail

Route Essentials

Route Summary

Llynnoedd Cregennen are one of the must do short walks in Wales.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

5.37 km

Ascent

110 m

Time

2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Llynnau Cregennen

Difficulty

Easy Walk

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

Llynnau Cregennen Waymarked Trail Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Llynnau Cregennen Waymarked Trail

There are a few locations in Snowdonia that are as photogenic and immediately recognisable as Llynnau Cregennen. With the towering knoll of Bryn Brith dominating the skyline, surely as intimidating a location for a hill fort as any! There’s an excellent viewpoint down to Barmouth above the car park (just near the picnic benches!)

The route around the lake is waymarked clearly with National Trust markers and while there’s no information on their website, the notice board at the lakes provide enough information to those wishing to complete this easy walk. You can also return between the two lakes for a shorter walk, or complete a figure of eight and walk an extended route. There’s a longer route – Llynnoedd Cregennen and Arthog – if you’re looking for a longer walk.

Note that the road to this location from Arthog is pretty steep in places!

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

Llynnoedd Cregennen are one of the must do short walks in Wales.

Route Start Location: Llynnau Cregennen

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
5.37 km 110 m 2 hours

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: Easy Walk

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

None nearby.

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Limited parking near lake.

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Recommended Maps: 

Guidebooks:

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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