Easy walks in Beddgelert, Snowdonia – gentle routes with minimal climbing, perfect for relaxed days, families, and anyone wanting a slower pace. Most start in or near Beddgelert village and suit a wide range of abilities.
Gelert’s Grave Riverside Walk, Beddgelert
Length: 1.85 km (1.15 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Approx. duration: 1hr
The legend says a prince killed his faithful dog by mistake and never smiled again. An easy riverside walk from Beddgelert village to find out why.
Dinas Emrys Merlin Hillfort Walk, Beddgelert
Length: 3.44 km (2.14 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Approx. duration: 1:30hrs-2hrs
Welsh legend says Merlin buried dragons beneath this hill. A short woodland walk from Craflwyn with a waterfall en route and views from an ancient hillfort.
Dorothea Slate Quarry Walk, Nantlle
Length: 4.66 km (2.9 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Approx. duration: 1-2hrs
Ruins, flooded lakes and dramatic slate scenery at a forgotten Victorian quarry near Beddgelert. A gentle circular walk through Welsh industrial history with a good coffee at the end.
Beddgelert Forest Walk to Hidden Lake
Length: 7.63 km (4.74 miles)
Difficulty: Easy
Approx. duration: 2-2:30hrs
A quiet lake most visitors never find — easy circular forestry walk through Beddgelert Forest to Llyn Llywelyn, with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) views above the treeline.
Llyn y Gadair Pub Walk, Beddgelert Forest to Rhyd Ddu
Length: 6.32 km (3.93 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Approx. duration: 2-2:30hrs
A circular walk we put together ourselves — forest, a lakeside causeway, close-up Yr Wyddfa views and a traditional pub at Rhyd Ddu. A lesser-known route that packs a punch.