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Idwal Gorge

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Idwal Gorge

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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  • Location: Llanllechid, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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    October 23, 2020

    Hiking

    A really quirky canyon taking you into or out of the car park at Cwm Idwal. It is a narrow steep sided little canyon which is very picturesque and only a short walk from the car park.

    May 20, 2021

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    A bit of a unique start to most mountains in Snowdonia, but starts the day off on a talking point, before any of the big climbs.

    January 26, 2022

    Hiking

    Rocky corridor, natural gates to mountains bay
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    Distance 157 m

    Uphill 40 m

    Downhill 0 m

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    Location: Llanllechid, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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