Elidir Fawr is a grand peak on the northwestern edge of Snowdonia’s mountain country. Known as the ‘Electric Mountain’ thanks to the incredible Dinorwic Power Station deep within, it is a mountain that has been utilised for energy and industry more than just about any other in Britain. However, it shrugs off human exploitation, rising as one of the greatest peaks in Wales.

A spectacular mountain with powerful secrets below its surface

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Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Mynydd Perfedd & Elidir Fawr loop from Deiniolen — Snowdonia National Park

13.9km

04:43

750m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Dinorwig Slate Quarry & Elidir Fawr loop from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

12.9km

04:55

920m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Y Garn and Elidir Fawr from Nant Peris — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

15.6km

07:38

1,340m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Alex Foxfield

June 14, 2022

Elidir Fawr the northernmost peak in the Glyderau range. It's known as the 'Electric Mountain' due to the Dinorwic Power Station that sits deep within its foundations. The mountain's western flanks have also been extensively quarried, a familiar sight from Llanberis.

Despite these human intrusions, Elidir Fawr rises proud and defiant. Its rocky summit ridge is a delight to explore and its position on the edge of mountain country gives it huge views across Northern Snowdonia, as well as northwest to Anglesey.

DawnY24

November 28, 2020

360 degree views. Worth the climb just for the spectacular view of Tryfan and the Ogwen Valley. And a large shelter on the summit to sit and eat your lunch!

Joe

August 10, 2021

A quick place to break from the wind

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Location: Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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Elidir Fawr Summit

1. Mynydd Perfedd & Elidir Fawr loop from Deiniolen — Snowdonia National Park

2. Dinorwig Slate Quarry & Elidir Fawr loop from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

3. Y Garn and Elidir Fawr from Nant Peris — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

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