Llyn Ogwen circular walk
Experience great views of Tryfan and the Glyderau mountains from this lakeshore trail without committing to a strenuous hike up to the summits of Eryri (Snowdonia).
Near to
Carneddau and GlyderauStart point
Ogwen Cottage and Ranger Base, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ. Grid ref: SH 650603Trail information
Soggy ground and road walking
Please note that the first half of the walk can be very wet and boggy (especially in winter) while the second half returns along the main road.
Total stages: 5
Total stages: 5
Start point
Ogwen Cottage and Ranger Base, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ. Grid ref: SH 650603
Stage 1
From Ogwen Cottage, cross the main road and turn left, cross the bridge then turn right over the stile (gap in the wall).
Setting off on the trail | © National Trust Stage 2
Follow the river upstream to the lake by clambering over the large boulders, which can be quite challenging. It can be easy to lose the path here but keep heading for the lake and the path will become clearer with occasional waymarkers.
Stage 3
Follow the lake shore and the waymarkers for half a mile before climbing a slight hill away from the lake. Cross the stile and continue.
A great walk on a crisp winter day | © National Trust Images / Chris Lacey Stage 4
As you approach the farmhouse at the end of the lake, cross another stile then bear left towards the footbridge and follow the upper path, which avoids the farmyard then crosses a stile before dropping down to join the farm track.
Stage 5
Follow this track away from the farmhouse until you reach the main road. Turn right and follow the pavement along the lake shore back to Ogwen Cottage.
End point
Ogwen Cottage and Ranger Base, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, LL57 3LZ. Grid ref: SH 650603
Trail map
Map of Llyn Ogwen circular walk | © National Trust
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National Trust, Bwthyn Ogwen, Nant Ffrancon, Bethesda, Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ
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