Cwm Idwal Hike

Snowdonia National Park

Explore Cwm Idwal's ice-sculpted beauty and dramatic mountainous scenery, rich in geological and scientific history

Hiking Easy

Distance: 5 km
Ascent: 241 m
Descent: 241 m
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 303 m
High Point: 532 m
Gradient: 16˚

This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 303 m to the maximum altitude of 532 m, the route covers 5 km, 241 vertical metres of ascent and 241 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Explore Cwm Idwal's ice-sculpted beauty and dramatic mountainous scenery, rich in geological and scientific history

Difficulty

Easy

Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.

Low Exposure

The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

Features

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