The Top 12 Mountain Passes around Capel Curig
Whether it be for the views, for the climbs or for the downhill descents, browse our list of the best mountain passes around Capel Curig 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: December 4, 2025
Pen-y-Pass
Highlight • Parking
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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Bwlch Glas Pass
Highlight • Natural Monument
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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Bwlch Main Ridge
Highlight • Trail
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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Llanberis Pass – Pen-y-Pass Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
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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Telegraph Valley (Maesgwm)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Maesgwm is also known as Telegraph Valley. The trail is gravel and well-made, brilliant to ride and much quieter than the main Llanberis path. It makes a great loop from …
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