Llyn y Gadair
Loop from Rhyd-ddu · Wales, United Kingdom
Community route · Hiking · Saved 29 Sept 2026
8.0 km · +257 m · 2h 12m · loop · Hiking
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Llyn y Gadair is an 8.0 km hike loop from Rhyd-ddu in Wales, with 257m of climbing and an effort score of 11.
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Start
0 m
Rhyd-ddu
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 0 min in
8.0 km remaining
+257 m remaining
Climb
800 m
127 m climb
1.5 km at 8.6% average
Saved route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 13 min in
7.2 km remaining
+252 m remaining
Descent
2.3 km
65 m descent
0.9 km at 7.0% average
Saved route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 38 min in
5.7 km remaining
+125 m remaining
Climb
4.6 km
127 m climb
1.8 km at 7.1% average
Saved route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 1h 16m in
3.4 km remaining
+119 m remaining
Descent
6.4 km
128 m descent
1.5 km at 8.5% average
Saved route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 1h 46m in
1.6 km remaining
+2 m remaining
Finish
8.0 km
Route finish
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-09-29
About 2h 12m in
0 m remaining
Terrain & grades
98% at ≤15% gradeThis loop packs 32m of climb per kilometre, which makes it a relatively flowing profile. 98% of the measured line is at 15% grade or less (slope only, not surface or technicality). The hardest kilometre is around km 2, gaining about 95m. Total route distance is 8.0 km.
Snow & conditions
Snow not assessedCurrent snow evidence is not available for this route. Missing data does not establish snow-free conditions.
Route sections
Moderate effort, about 2h 12m moving time as the Planner estimated it when the route was saved, for 257m of climbing. Expect 0% steep-grade exposure.
Fuel & gear
At this length most people need water rather than food on the way.
Surface
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