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 …

David Howells

March 31, 2021

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Update- Pen Y Pass car park is going to online booking and payment from April 8th. Standard charge for any length stay is £10. I think this is going to play havoc with visitors, especially so as there is no signal on site for non bookers who just turn up.

Exe Ventura

September 27, 2021

Hiking

A great starting point to take the Crib Goch route to the top of the Snowdon. But if exposed ridgelines are not your idea of fun take the Pyg Track route. This is the busiest part of the park and understandably so. Be sure to pack with a sense of respect for the terrain and changeable weather.

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1. Pyg Track & Miners Track loop to Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon from Pen y Pass — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

12.3km

04:56

680m

690m

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

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2. Garnedd Ugain summit – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Glyder Fawr

16.3km

06:35

900m

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

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3. Glyders from Pen-y-Gwryd loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

11.4km

04:49

770m

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

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1. Pyg Track & Miners Track loop to Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon from Pen y Pass — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

2. Garnedd Ugain summit – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Glyder Fawr

3. Glyders from Pen-y-Gwryd loop — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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