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 …

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4.87 km

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect view of the lakes Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw at the intersection of Pyg Path and Miners' Path.

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Perfekter Blick auf die Seen Glaslyn und Llyn Llydaw an der Abzweigung vom Pyg Path und vom Miners' Path.

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5.81 km

Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The east side of the Snowdon massif is a sensational natural amphitheatre. A horseshoe of charismatic summits: twin peaked Y Lliwedd, towering Garnedd Ugain, the notoriously narrow Crib Goch and …

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6.52 km

View of Afon Glaslyn Waterfall from Miners' Track

Highlight • Waterfall

Due to the area not one of the best highlight but if you are on the miners track I would stop and appreciate this.

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7.06 km

Llyn Llydaw (Brittany Lake)

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Llydaw is a beautiful natural lake nestled amid dramatic mountain peaks. The beach at the far end is the perfect place to cool off before the final descent to Pen-y-Pass.

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7.50 km

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Historical Site

Might be a fun spot for a bivi.

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8.19 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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8.65 km

Viewpoint

9.19 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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10.9 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

1.93 km

899 m

491 m

127 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

2.81 km

1.34 km

1.12 km

876 m

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

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Thursday 5 March

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4°C

85 %

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