Hiking directly from Cae Du

Here at Cae Du, we are blessed with many fabulous walking routes that you can enjoy directly from our door! So make your picnic, pack your rucksack and embark on your day of adventure.

Watkins path waterfalls

Watkins Path from Cae Du

Enjoy a day at the waterfalls and crystal clear pools. The perfect way to cool off on a sunny day!

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Gelerts Grave from Cae Du

A circular riverside walk into Beddgelert, visiting Gelert's Grave and the sculpture at Beudy Buarth Gwyn. Along the way, discover links to the village's legend, church, railway and copper-mining heritage.

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Aberglaslyn bryn du Beddgelert

Aberglaslyn, Bryn Du & Beddgelert

A varied circular walk through Beddgelert and Aberglaslyn Gorge, over Bryn Du and back via Gelert's Grave. Expect riverside paths, woodland and open hillside.

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Cym bychan

Cwm Bychan & Aberglaslyn

A challenging circuit combining Llyn Dinas, the old Sygun and Cwm Bychan copper workings, Aberglaslyn Gorge and Beddgelert. The riverside section through the gorge requires particular care.

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Giants chair

Dinas Emrys & The Giants Chair

A scenic woodland climb past waterfalls to legendary Dinas Emrys, with ancient ramparts and wide valley views. The return loop visits the Giant's Chair.

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Cae du from high

Spot your pitch walk

Walk into Beddgelert the high way by taking the path behind the copper mines for amazing views of Cae Du and the valley!

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Slopes of yr aran

Llyn Dinas & Yr Aran

Enjoy a full day out walking across the slopes of Yr Aran, one of the many mountains you can see from Cae Du. You will reach the waterfalls at the foot of Snowdon and can make the journey back via Llyn Dinas to complete a wonderful circular walk. Those with that little bit more energy could even summit Yr Aran!

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Lon Gwyrfai

Lon Gwyrfai

Walk, run or cycle from Cae Du through Beddgelert to Rhyd Ddu on the waymarked Lôn Gwyrfai. The multi-use trail offers wide valley views, including Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

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