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Mountain Hikes in North Wales

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Wales? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in North Wales to bring you the top 12 routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in North Wales.

Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris
Expert
06:06
9.57 mi
Crib Goch – Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris
Expert
05:30
7.50 mi
Garnedd Ugain – Crib Goch loop from Beddgelert
Expert
07:35
12.0 mi
Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Nant Peris
Expert
05:13
6.66 mi
Waterfalls in the woods – Cadair Idris Range loop from Corris Uchaf
Intermediate
04:53
6.10 mi
Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Capel Curig
Expert
05:48
9.80 mi
Mountaineering loop from Nant Peris
Intermediate
03:20
4.88 mi
Pen Yr Ole Wen – Stile loop from Capel Curig
Expert
03:46
4.82 mi
Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Capel Curig
Expert
03:11
3.89 mi
Mountaineering loop from Pont-Cyfyng
Expert
04:08
6.54 mi
Pen Yr Ole Wen – Stile loop from Nant Peris
Expert
03:32
4.33 mi
Mountaineering loop from Capel Curig
Expert
03:38
4.99 mi

The 12 best mountain hikes in North Wales

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    Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    06:06
    9.57 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,700 ft
    2,700 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Crib Goch – Garnedd Ugain loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    05:30
    7.50 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,725 ft
    2,750 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Garnedd Ugain – Crib Goch loop from Beddgelert

    Expert
    07:35
    12.0 mi
    1.6 mph
    3,525 ft
    3,525 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4

    Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    05:13
    6.66 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,950 ft
    2,950 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Waterfalls in the woods – Cadair Idris Range loop from Corris Uchaf

    Intermediate
    04:53
    6.10 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,725 ft
    2,725 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Llewelyn loop from Capel Curig

    Expert
    05:48
    9.80 mi
    1.7 mph
    3,200 ft
    3,200 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    7

    Mountaineering loop from Nant Peris

    Intermediate
    03:20
    4.88 mi
    1.5 mph
    2,000 ft
    2,000 ft
    Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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    8

    Pen Yr Ole Wen – Stile loop from Capel Curig

    Expert
    03:46
    4.82 mi
    1.3 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Scramble – Tryfan summit loop from Capel Curig

    Expert
    03:11
    3.89 mi
    1.2 mph
    1,900 ft
    1,900 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10

    Mountaineering loop from Pont-Cyfyng

    Expert
    04:08
    6.54 mi
    1.6 mph
    2,200 ft
    2,200 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Pen Yr Ole Wen – Stile loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    03:32
    4.33 mi
    1.2 mph
    2,125 ft
    2,125 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    Mountaineering loop from Capel Curig

    Expert
    03:38
    4.99 mi
    1.4 mph
    2,225 ft
    2,225 ft
    Expert mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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