The Top 8 Mountain Passes around Llanfrothen
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Llanfrothen and make your next adventure one to remember. Contributed by the community, for the community, each mountain pass Highlight is a personal recommendation you know you can trust, so simply find your favorite and go.
Last updated: October 7, 2025
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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A mountain pass, the lowest point between two peaks, is often the meeting place of various paths. In the Scottish Highlands, this is a 'bealach', in England it's a 'col' …
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The narrow ridge of the Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) is the highlight of the route. Although the ridge is not difficult, it is still exposed with steep slopes on either …
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Awesome mountain road from Nant Peris in the west to the top of Pen-y-pass in the east. It's a long climb up from Nant Peris or an exciting descent in …
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Voted one of the ten most iconic climbs in Wales, you have to conquer this climb. It climbs gently enough from Nant Gwynant to the summit of Pen y Pass for approximately 6km.
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