Dinas Emrys fortress short hike

Walks, Wales, Gwynedd
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Dinas Emrys fortress short hike

Beddgelert, Gwynedd

by madogdogwalksgroup

  • 2hr 45m / 5km
  • 25

A short woodland hike, with a steep final ascent to the viewpoint at the ancient Dinas Emrys fortress, up above Beddgelert

  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • History
  • Hilly & steep
  • Dog friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Dinas Emrys fortress short hike
  1. Park in the layby on the A498 near the Copper Mine

    Step 1: Park in the layby on the A498 near the Copper Mine

  2. Go through the gate onto the riverside path and follow the river downstream

    Step 2: Go through the gate onto the riverside path and follow the river downstream

  3. Step 3: The path soon crosses an arched wooden footbridge over a tributary of the river, and follows the main riverbank downstream

  4. Eventually the path crosses a small stream on a footbridge and rises up to a gate which emerges onto the A498.

    Step 4: Eventually the path crosses a small stream on a footbridge and rises up to a gate which emerges onto the A498.

  5. Cross the road and go up the drive towards Craflwyn Hall

    Step 5: Cross the road and go up the drive towards Craflwyn Hall

  6. Step 6: Turn left at the top of the driveway before the hall, and follow the driveway along between the hedges towards the other entrance

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