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

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

12.4km

05:51

870m

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

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04:39

760m

770m

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3. Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Glaslyn loop from Nant Peris

11.2km

04:38

650m

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Trail Magazine

December 13, 2019

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.

Dan Hobson

November 6, 2018

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.

Clive G

October 12, 2025

Magnificent peak that forms part of the Snowdon Horseshoe. Huge north west facing cliffs and an airy double summit.

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

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Y Lliwedd

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

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

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