Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Pen-y-Pass

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Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Pen-y-Pass

01:39

6.05km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

Pen-y-Pass

Highlight • Parking

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 …

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1.56 km

Britannia Miners' Barracks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A stone-built terrace of former miners barracks, now roofless. Purpose built to provide accommodation during the week for the miners who worked in the Snowdon Britannia Copper mines during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The mine closed in 1916.

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1.88 km

Cadbury Flake Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you know you know

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2.47 km

Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite idyllic view and if you are on the horseshoe route you can trace back almost the complete set of ridges from here (and see other people scrambling up there).

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3.03 km

Llyn Llydaw and Miners Track Hike

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Miners track is a good beginners route for ¾ but it requires an element of really low level climbing for the last ¼.

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4.49 km

Algae Patterns in Llyn Glaslyn

Highlight • Lake

An interesting viewpoint, I wish I knew more about it, still one among the many intesting things to see

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4.69 km

Llyn Teyrn

Highlight • Lake

The wonderful stretch of mountain water has a magical atmosphere. Just off the the popular miners track walk on Snowdon, it is the perfect place to stop for a break …

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