Snowdon

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 23.84 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 11h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 1,680 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 1,681 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,067 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 142 m
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 152 m - Start on Snowdon Ranger Path
  2. 2 : km 0.1 - alt. 156 m - Turn right onto Snowdon Ranger Path
  3. 3 : km 0.23 - alt. 180 m - Turn right onto Snowdon Ranger Path
  4. 4 : km 1.69 - alt. 374 m - Keep left onto Snowdon Ranger Path
  5. 5 : km 5.75 - alt. 988 m - Turn slight right onto Llanberis Path
  6. 6 : km 6.33 - alt. 1,067 m - Turn right
  7. 7 : km 6.37 - alt. 1,057 m - Keep right onto South Ridge
  8. 8 : km 6.5 - alt. 1,016 m - Keep left
  9. 9 : km 6.53 - alt. 1,011 m - Turn left onto Watkin Path
  10. 10 : km 7.36 - alt. 782 m - Keep right onto Watkin Path
  11. 11 : km 7.87 - alt. 735 m - Turn slight right
  12. 12 : km 10.76 - alt. 438 m - Turn slight right onto Miners' Track
  13. 13 : km 10.91 - alt. 438 m - Keep right onto Miners' Track
  14. 14 : km 13.52 - alt. 607 m - Keep right onto Miners' Track
  15. 15 : km 13.94 - alt. 749 m - Turn right onto Miners' Track
  16. 16 : km 13.96 - alt. 761 m - Turn left onto Pyg Track
  17. 17 : km 14.18 - alt. 817 m - Turn slight left onto Pyg Track
  18. 18 : km 14.79 - alt. 988 m - Turn left onto Llanberis Path
  19. 19 : km 15.35 - alt. 1,067 m - Turn right
  20. 20 : km 15.39 - alt. 1,057 m - Keep right onto South Ridge
  21. 21 : km 15.53 - alt. 1,016 m - Keep right onto South Ridge
  22. 22 : km 15.55 - alt. 1,011 m - Turn right onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  23. 23 : km 15.8 - alt. 960 m - Keep right
  24. 24 : km 15.82 - alt. 955 m - Turn slight left onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  25. 25 : km 15.83 - alt. 954 m - Keep left onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  26. 26 : km 16.33 - alt. 883 m - Turn right onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  27. 27 : km 17.2 - alt. 740 m - Keep left onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  28. 28 : km 19.66 - alt. 320 m - Turn right onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  29. 29 : km 21.14 - alt. 190 m - Turn slight right
  30. 30 : km 21.28 - alt. 181 m - Turn slight left
  31. 31 : km 21.3 - alt. 178 m - Turn right onto A4085
  32. 32 : km 21.51 - alt. 176 m - Turn left onto B4418
  33. 33 : km 21.55 - alt. 176 m - Turn left onto A4085
  34. S/E : km 23.84 - alt. 150 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Snowdon via the South Ridge and Rhyd-ddu Path

Walker
↔11.45 km ↗+844 m ↘-844 m ◔5h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Betws Garmon (Gwynedd)

This ascent of Snowdon is realatively quiet yet allows the walker to appreciate the grandeur of the highest mountain in Wales. The outward route uses Snowdon's south ridge with the return route following the Rhyd-Ddu path.

Walking Rhyd-Ddu & Llyn y Gader

Walker
Rhyd-Ddu & Llyn y Gader
↔6.30 km ↗+141 m ↘-150 m ◔2h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Betws Garmon (Gwynedd)

Pretty walk across the South-West slopes of Snowdon, then a riverside section and finally woodland and a lake

Walking Mynydd Mawr from Fron

Walker
↔5.77 km ↗+398 m ↘-372 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llandwrog (Gwynedd)

A straightforward and short ascent in Snowdonia from the village of Fron, with fine views on the way up towards Moel Tryfan and Caernarfon castle in the north, and the Nantlle Ridge to the south.

Walking Snowdon from Llanberis

Walker
↔14.04 km ↗+950 m ↘-939 m ◔6h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llanberis (Gwynedd)

Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is the objective of this walk. This route is the easiest way to Snowdon's summit. Starting in Llanberis, it must be remembered this walk is a serious mountain expedition so you should go fully prepared.

Walking Moel Eilio & Moel Cynghorion from Llanberis

Walker
↔15.60 km ↗+906 m ↘-907 m ◔7h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Llanberis (Gwynedd)

A Snowdonia walk that explores two less frequented summits from Llanberis. The walk offers grandstand views over many of the high peaks of Snowdonia and is more challenging than first impressions might suggest.

Walking Snowdon and Y Lliwedd from Pen-y-pass

Walker
↔11.15 km ↗+818 m ↘-816 m ◔5h 30 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Beddgelert (Gwynedd)

This Snowdonia walk starts from Pen-y-Pass and uses the Pyg Track towards the summit of Snowdon. The route then crosses Y Lliwedd to pick up the Miner's Track for the return to the start. Good navigational skills are essential when leaving Snowdon and because of this, the walk is recommended for experienced walkers only.

Walking A Glyderau trio: Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan

Walker
↔9.63 km ↗+838 m ↘-839 m ◔5h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Llandygai (Gwynedd)

This walk takes in the three key summits in the Glyders - Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan. It also includes the Y Gribin ridge with its excellent opportunuties for scrambling. Do choose a fine day as the views are spectacular throughout.

Walking A circuit of Llyn Idwal from Ogwen Cottage

Walker
↔4.19 km ↗+94 m ↘-93 m ◔1h 30 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Gwynedd

Llyn Idwal lies in a spectacular location under the Glyder Mountains in Snowdonia. This walk provides a mountain experience without too much effort walking through a rocky amphitheatre in the mountains.

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