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Pen yr Ole Wen Ascent

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Pen yr Ole Wen Ascent

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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    January 22, 2022

    Hiking

    Scramble on up to 68% grade slope. Great views.

    October 16, 2025

    Hiking

    Uncompromising is probably the best way to describe the ascent route from near the top of Ogwen falls. The route is rough and steep, and doesn't ease off until quite close to the summit.

    August 18, 2023

    Hiking

    Pen yr Ole Wen is the seventh highest mountain in Snowdonia and in Wales. It is the most southerly of the Carneddau range. This mountain lies to the north of …

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    1. Pen Yr Ole Wen from Ogwen YHA loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri | Snowdonia National Park

    7.28km

    03:35

    660m

    660m

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

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

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

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    Elevation 670 m

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

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