Standing proud and shapely above the majestic, secluded valleys of the Afons Llafar and Caseg, hikes to Yr Elen place you in a spectacular, tranquil corner of Snowdonia.

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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

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

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2. Yr Elen from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

25.6km

08:22

1,170m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carnedd Llewelyn – Yr Elen Summit loop from Braichmelyn

16.6km

06:33

1,040m

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

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Dan Hobson

November 7, 2018

Many people overlook climbing Yr Elen, which is to the benefit of those that do. With spectacular views and a jagged, highly interesting summit, it's surprising how little-visited this magnificent peak is. While usually tackled from the main ridge of the Carneddau, it can also be climbed from Gerlan, near Bethesda. However, this second option involves walking through wet valleys and a number of rivers that are difficult to cross.

David Howells

October 28, 2020

I love walking the Carneddau range, especially on a sky blue day.

Zoe Evans

January 17, 2025

Yr Elen is a summit in the Carneddau region or range in Wales, United Kingdom of Great Britain. Yr Elen is 962 metres high. Yr Elen is actually one of the fifteen summits that’s classified within the list of challenge - the welsh 3000s.

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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

2. Yr Elen from Bethesda — Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri / Snowdonia National Park

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