One of the highest mountains in Wales, Carnedd Dafydd is in the mighty Carneddau range, sitting at 3,425 feet (1,044 m) between Pen yr Ole Wen and Carnedd Llewelyn. Rising …

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

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

18.8km

06:45

1,040m

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

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2. Carneddau loop from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

24.7km

08:48

1,320m

1,330m

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3. Pen Yr Ole Wen – Carnedd Dafydd loop from Capel Curig

14.8km

05:32

910m

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

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Dan Hobson

November 7, 2018

After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyderau, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 m) high, it's the third highest summit in Wales. However, it is far less visited than the giant of Snowdon, meaning you can experience the wild mountain landscape in more solitude.

Trail Magazine

December 2, 2019

Reputedly named after a medieval Welsh prince, Carnedd Daffyd forms part of the great Carneddau ridge: the largest area above 3000ft anywhere in Britain south of the Highlands. Its shadowed, fearsome north face is an immense cliff – but most walkers approach via Pen yr Ole Wen, a steep route with grandstand views of Tryfan.

David Howells

October 28, 2020

We were lucky to have a sky blue day on a 20km hike over the Carneddau range. Superb all round views can be had here of not only the Carneddau range but of the one and only Tryfan, the Glyders and over the Mendai straight into Anglesey. It is a hard slog to get here but well worth it.

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

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

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