United KingdomWalesCraig y Llyn

Craig y Llyn

Mountain in Wales · 600 m

600 m
Elevation
393 m
Prominence
1.9 km
Hike length one way
51.7164, -3.5838
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Craig y Llyn

1.9 km
one way
126 m
of ascent
1 h
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

482 m1.9 km · 600 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
1.9 km on foot · ↑ 126 m · about 1 h round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark
parking · east of the peak
about 2.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · northeast of the peak
about 4.5 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Craig y Llyn?

Craig y Llyn is 600 m above sea level and lies in Wales. Its prominence is 393 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Craig y Llyn?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 1.9 km one way with 126 m of ascent. Expect around 1 h round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Craig y Llyn?

The nearest parking is the parking area southeast of the peak — 1.9 km on foot · ↑ 126 m · about 1 h round trip. Alternative: Rhigos Viewpoint Carpark (east of the peak) (about 2.2 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Craig y Llyn in Conquer?

Yes — Craig y Llyn is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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