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Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park

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Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park

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Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park

05:22

13.3km

980m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 8.2-mile (13.3 km) loop up Snowdon via the Watkin Path, starting from Nant Gwynant. This route offers a significant challenge with 3212 feet (979 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours and 21 minutes to complete. You will begin by winding through ancient woodlands…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 6.00 km for 443 m

After 6.99 km for 572 m

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2.68 km

Gladstone Rock

Highlight • Monument

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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6.62 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Highlight • Summit

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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7.87 km

Allt Maenderyn (South Ridge of Snowdon)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is the secluded and wild side of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Its relative tranquillity is not because of the quality of the hiking (which is superb), but because it takes …

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

4.53 km

1.19 km

966 m

264 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.12 km

2.65 km

2.54 km

1.82 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

29°C

9°C

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Comments

January 1, 2022,Watkins loop - Snowdon

The hike didn't log the first part for some reason!

October 22, 2023,Eryri - Yr Wydffa Watkin Path

Watkin Path to the summit of Yr Wydffa and returning via Bwlch Main and then a scramble down the old South Snowdon Inclined Tramway.

*Warning*

The scramble down the Old Tramway has a difficult slope aspect and would be best avoided in rain or icy conditions.

September 3, 2024,Watkin Path to Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon

Watkin Path. Went to have a look where a carry-on film was made back in 1968 as it looks like a pass in India. On of the longer route up to snowdon.

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Gladstone Rock

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Allt Maenderyn (South Ridge of Snowdon)

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