The best mountain hikes in the Cambrian Mountains
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Last updated: November 12, 2025
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1. Snowdon Summit – Llyn Llydaw loop from Blaenau Dolwyddelan
15.5km
05:59
800m
800m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(8)
44
hikers
2. Nant Cader Waterfall – Cadair Idris Range loop from Corris Uchaf
10.0km
05:17
860m
860m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(3)
41
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3. Garnedd Ugain Summit – Snowdon Summit loop from Nant Peris
15.8km
07:24
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(6)
31
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4. Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Llewelyn Summit loop from Nant Peris
19.5km
06:46
950m
950m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(1)
24
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
5.0
(3)
28
hikers
6. Tryfan Scramble – Tryfan Summit loop from Nant Peris
5.17km
03:07
590m
590m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
5.0
(5)
27
hikers
7. Pen y Fan Summit – Gap Road loop from Llwyn-onn
14.4km
04:43
630m
630m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
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29
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8. Pen y Fan Summit loop from Ystradfellte
6.47km
02:26
440m
440m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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21
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9. Tryfan Summit – The Cantilever Stone loop from Nant Peris
10.6km
05:36
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.5
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8
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10. Watkin Path – Snowdon Summit loop from Beddgelert
19.6km
07:29
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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