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Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pen-y-Pass loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pen-y-Pass loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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4.5

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Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pen-y-Pass loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

07:29

19.6km

1,060m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.99 km for 469 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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124 m

Start of the Watkin Path

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There are many, many ways up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), though the Watkin Path is one of the six trails officially recognised by the national park authority. It's a quieter option …

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1.93 km

Plas Cwm Llan Ruins and Waterfalls

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The ruins are remains of industrial activities such as copper mines and slate quarries. The waterfalls and rapids themselves are beautiful to see. This is an ideal location to take …

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2.66 km

Gladstone Rock

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The Watkin Path, named after its creator Edward Watkin (a friend of Gladstone’s), was the first designated footpath in Britain. At the time of its construction, there was no path …

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6.60 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …

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7.49 km

View of Llyn Llydaw from the Summit

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7.69 km

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

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Perfect view of the lakes Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw at the intersection of Pyg Path and Miners' Path.

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Perfekter Blick auf die Seen Glaslyn und Llyn Llydaw an der Abzweigung vom Pyg Path und vom Miners' Path.

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12.3 km

Pen-y-Pass

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Right in the heart of northern Eryri (Snowdonia), Pen-y-Pass is superbly located for adventures on the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif and the Glyderau. It is a popular starting point for …

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13.4 km

Afon Trawsnant

Lake

14.1 km

Nant Cynnyd

Lake

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

5.96 km

5.21 km

1.14 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.22 km

3.59 km

3.58 km

2.01 km

1.84 km

202 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pen-y-Pass loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

Start of the Watkin Path

Plas Cwm Llan Ruins and Waterfalls

Gladstone Rock

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

View of Llyn Llydaw from the Summit

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Pen-y-Pass

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