Craig-y-llyn, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Craig-y-llyn
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#210 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Craig-y-llyn is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies at the western end of the long Cadair Idris ridge. Its north-facing cwm houses the small glacial lake, Llyn Cyri. The southern flanks have gentle slopes, while the northern are very steep and contain broken crags. ()

Area: 0.44 mi²Elevation: 2041 ftProminence: 446 ftCoordinates: 52°41'58"N, 3°54'25"W

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Craig-y-llyn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cadair Idris, Craig Cwm Amarch, Tyrrau Mawr, Cyfrwy.

~400 ftW
Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
Cadair Idris, Dolgellau
2 min walk • Cader Idris is a mountain in the historic county of Meirionnydd, Wales. It lies at the southern end of the Snowdonia National Park near the town of Dolgellau.
0.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Craig Cwm Amarch, Snowdonia National Park
14 min walk • Craig Cwm Amarch is not synonymous with Craig y Cau but names the headwall of Cwm Amarch on Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. There seems to be some confusion over naming by people who are not local.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tyrrau Mawr, Snowdonia National Park
1 min walk • Tyrrau Mawr or Craig-las is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the west of Cyfrwy, and can be climbed by taking a west bearing from the Pony Path at Rhiw Gwredydd.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Cyfrwy, Snowdonia National Park
1 min walk • Cyfrwy is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the west of Cadair Idris and is often climbed with Cadair Idris by taking the Pony Path.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gau Graig, Snowdonia National Park
1 min walk • Gau Graig is a subsidiary summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the east of Mynydd Moel on a broad grassy plateau. It marks the eastern end of the Cadair Idris ridge. The summit is marked by a cairn.
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mynydd Moel, Snowdonia National Park
1 min walk • Mynydd Moel is the second highest summit of Cadair Idris in the Snowdonia National Park, in Gwynedd, northwest Wales. It lies to the east of Cadair Idris and is often climbed as a horseshoe along with Craig Cwm Amarch and Cadair Idris.

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Which popular attractions are close to Craig-y-llyn?

Nearby attractions include Tyrrau Mawr, Snowdonia National Park (1 min walk), Cyfrwy, Snowdonia National Park (1 min walk), Gau Graig, Snowdonia National Park (1 min walk), Mynydd Moel, Snowdonia National Park (1 min walk).

Craig-y-llyn, Snowdonia National Park

Facts and practical information

Snowdonia National Park plan & book

Craig-y-llyn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cadair Idris, Dolgellau

Craig Cwm Amarch, Snowdonia National Park

Tyrrau Mawr, Snowdonia National Park

Cyfrwy, Snowdonia National Park

Gau Graig, Snowdonia National Park

Mynydd Moel, Snowdonia National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Craig-y-llyn?