Llyn Llydaw – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

Routes

Hiking trails & Routes

Llyn Llydaw – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

Moderate

4.7

(10)

275

hikers

Llyn Llydaw – Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake) loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

03:34

10.1km

500m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

Waypoints

Start point

Get Directions

794 m

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).

Tip by

1.49 km

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Historical Site

Might be a fun spot for a bivi.

Tip by

1.92 km

Llyn Llydaw

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.

Tip by

3.18 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 …

Tip by

4.11 km

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great way to tackle Snowdon. While still fairly well used tracks not as busy as the main Llanberis route. Some spectacular views. Mild scrambling required - unless ready for …

Tip by

5.77 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.

Tip by

5.82 km

View of Llyn Glaslyn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. There are many routes up snowdon this is one of the easier options as its a clearly marked path and doesn't involve a rope.

Tip by

7.89 km

Viewpoint

8.43 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 …

Tip by

10.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.38 km

658 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

3.62 km

455 m

245 m