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The best running trails in Snowdonia

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Running in Snowdonia is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Snowdonia—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 12, 2025

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1. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

12.2km

02:11

680m

690m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park

19.7km

02:50

930m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park

14.3km

01:43

290m

300m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park

9.36km

02:01

790m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

12.2km

02:50

830m

840m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails in Snowdonia

1. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

2. Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park

3. Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park

4. Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park

5. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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