Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

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Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 612 m for 75 m

After 14.5 km for 1.42 km

After 17.5 km for 332 m

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Start point

Parking

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2.34 km

View of Tryfan

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Tryfan is an iconic mountain in the Ogwen Valley. It forms part of the Glyderau group and is one of the most famous and recognisable peaks in Britain, having a …

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4.15 km

View of the Ogwen Valley and Ffynnon Lloer

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For further info about the lake Ffynnon Lloer: cityseeker.com/betws-y-coed/895317-fynnon-lloer

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4.72 km

Pen yr Ole Wen

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An almost pyramidal peak, Pen r Ole Wen looms over the elbow of Ogwen, watching from above as screaming jets pull hard right to skim along the valley floor. It’s …

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5.34 km

Carnedd Fach

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6.27 km

Carnedd Dafydd

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After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyderau, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 …

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6.84 km

Tryfan

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north view on most iconic mountain Tryfan

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9.23 km

Carnedd Llewelyn

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Carnedd Llewelyn is a rugged and wild summit that boasts incredible views of the lake Ffynnon Llugwn. With bracing mountain air to reinvigorate the senses, this peak is a must-climb …

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16.0 km

Idwal River Waterfall

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Straight ahead over the bridge is the path to Cwm Idwal, but take time to see the waterfall and rapids on the River Idwal. Very pretty.

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16.2 km

View of Tryfan

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Here you have a great view of Tryfan, a mountain in the Ogwen Valley in Snowdonia. It is part of the Glyderau Group and is one of the most recognisable …

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

2.67 km

2.27 km

428 m

374 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.60 km

931 m

833 m

469 m

118 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (300 m)

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Pen yr Ole Wen

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