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Tal y Fan summit

Tal y Fan summit

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Tal y Fan summit

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In the far north of Snowdonia, hikes up Tal-y-Fan lead to the most northerly Welsh 2,000-footer. In fact, this mountain sneaks over the line at 2,001 feet (610 m).Thanks to …

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Location: Penmaenmawr, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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December 7, 2022

Hiking

At 610m Tal y Fan is the northern most outlier of the Carneddau mountains. The trig point on top gives wonderful views into Snowdonia National Park or north and out to sea. It's a great little mountain, off the beaten track and with a wild feeling.

November 30, 2020

Hiking

I bet there is a nice view from here on a nice day but alas for us today it was not to be! Pity as it looks a great spot with its stone built trig point.

September 16, 2021

Hiking

What a great view towards the coast and over to Anglesey and inland the the higher peaks in the Carneddau. The most northerly hill over 2000ft. Great summit!

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Tal y Fan loop on the Cambrian Way

14.1km

04:18

480m

480m

Hike the moderate 8.7-mile Tal y Fan loop on the Cambrian Way in Snowdonia National Park, featuring panoramic views and historical sites.

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Tal y Fan loop

13.0km

04:12

570m

570m

Hike the moderate 8.1-mile Tal y Fan loop in Eryri National Park for panoramic views and historical sites, gaining 1870 feet.

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#3.

Foel Lwyd – Tal y Fan summit loop from Tal y Fan

8.58km

02:40

290m

290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 670 m

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Location: Penmaenmawr, Conwy, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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