Wales · base 2: Beddgelert and Nant Gwynant
2B Aberglaslyn and Bryn Du
Circular, from the National Trust car park at Nantmor (grid ref SH597462), over Bryn Du to Gelert's grave and Beddgelert, and back down the river.
5.2 kmon our map
168 m+of climbing, at least
1½ to 2½ hoursChallenging
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The ground
Steep at the start, then easier. Woodland steps, two stiles, a railway crossing and a short stretch of the main road (National Trust).
Official figure: 3.5 miles (5.6 km), 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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