27/05/2026
Only one day to hike in Wales? Do this one☝🏻
Cwm Idwal is one of the most impressive corners of Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and if you’re short on time, it’s the right call.
We hiked the loop around the lake, then tackled the rock scramble of Twll Du (Devil’s Kitchen). The views at the top were stunning...the whole glacial valley, lakes, and peaks in every direction! ⛰️
We toasted the travel gods for blessing us with a sunny day in the Welsh mountains with some local Welsh spirits. Iechyd Da!
Practical info ✅:
-No car needed! Just 25 min on the T10 Bus from Betws-y-Coed to the Ogwen Cottage stop
-Trailhead has toilets, area info, and a small cafe ☕️
-Plan for about 4 miles to do the lake loop + Devil’s Kitchen scramble
-This area has lots of routes to surrounding peaks, follow your ambition level!
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