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Y Lliwedd

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Y Lliwedd

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Hikes up Y Lliwedd might be rarely undertaken for this peak itself, with most walkers continuing to or returning from Snowdon, but it’s certainly worthy of ascending. One of Snowdon’s …

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    December 13, 2019

    Hiking

    If it were almost anywhere else, twin-peaked Y Lliwedd would be far more celebrated than it is. Forming the bulk of Snowdon’s curved south-eastern ridge, it deserves to be treated as a mountain in its own right, rather than simply a way off its parent. It’s joyfully scrambly, delightfully airy, and spectacularly situated.

    November 6, 2018

    Hiking

    The three tops of Y Lliwedd - Lliwedd Bach, the East Peak and West Peak - are all challenging in their own right and boast magnificent views. There is a clear path on the southern side but it is worth climbing up to the ridge to experience the spine-chilling drop down into the darkness.

    March 10, 2023

    Running

    Y Lliwedd's highest West Peak is at 2,946 feet (898m). It's part of the classic Snowdon Horseshoe and is also often used by tough mountain and Sky races. The mountain …

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    1. The Snowdon Horseshoe from Pen y Pass — Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

    12.4km

    05:51

    870m

    870m

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

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    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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    Elevation 860 m

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