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 side. One should be careful when crossing the ridge and stay on the path. In inclement weather, the Bwlch Main can be daunting, especially if you've never climbed an exposed ridge.

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June 15, 2021

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Bwlch Main, pronounced ‘bull-ch’ which means pass/gap. A little reminiscent of Striding Edge but much smaller in length. Exposure on both sides and in windy or winter conditions can be a little intimidating to those not used to crossing such places.

dipperdolphin

May 5, 2023

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Exposed ridge, quite nice on a calm day n

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1. Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Bwlch Main Ridge loop from Rhyd-ddu

11.7km

04:32

780m

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) – Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake) loop from Llyn Gwynant

22.4km

08:02

1,080m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) – Pyg Track (Snowdon) loop from Blaenau Dolwyddelan

20.1km

07:53

1,050m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 920 m

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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

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1. Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Bwlch Main Ridge loop from Rhyd-ddu

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