Most popular walks in Beddgelert, Snowdonia – our visitor favourites for great scenery and a rewarding route without lots of planning. Ideal if you’re staying in Beddgelert and want a reliable walk to start with.
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.
Watkin Pools & Waterfall Walk, Nant Gwynant
Length: 3.62 km (2.25 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Approx. duration: 1-2hrs
Turquoise mountain pools and waterfalls on the lower slopes of Yr Wyddfa — a rewarding circular walk suitable for most abilities. Free parking nearby if you arrive early.
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.
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.
Aberglaslyn Gorge & Valley Walk, Beddgelert
Length: 8.13 km (5.05 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Approx. duration: 3-4hrs
Dramatic gorge, quiet valley and industrial history on one circular walk from Beddgelert.
Craflwyn and Llyn Dinas Walk, Quiet Valley Route
Length: 10.83 km (6.73 miles)
Difficulty: Moderate
Approx. duration: 3-4hrs
One of the most varied walks near Beddgelert — quiet valleys, the Watkin Pools and Llyn Dinas all in one circular route. A hidden gem that most visitors miss.
Moel Hebog Summit Walk, Beddgelert
Length: 8.74 km (5.43 miles)
Difficulty: Hard
Approx. duration: 3-5hrs
Circular mountain route up Moel Hebog, with wide views towards Yr Wyddfa and the Llŷn Peninsula, descending through Beddgelert Forest.
Snowdon Ranger Path to Yr Wyddfa Summit
Length: 12.95 km (8.05 miles)
Difficulty: Hard
Approx. duration: 5-6 hours
The quietest and most straightforward route up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — no scrambling, steady gradients, and none of the crowds from Llanberis.