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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Ranger Path loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Ranger Path loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Ranger Path loop from Rhyd-ddu

06:38

17.8km

940m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.16 km for 2.36 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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99 m

Rhyd Ddu Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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3.27 km

Rhaeadr y Chwarel (Quarry Waterfall)

Highlight • Natural Monument

Enjoy and be careful, great photo opportunity

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4.07 km

Allt Maenderyn (South Ridge of Snowdon)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This is the secluded and wild side of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Its relative tranquillity is not because of the quality of the hiking (which is superb), but because it takes …

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5.81 km

Clawdd Coch

Peak

6.16 km

Bwlch Main Ridge

Highlight • Trail

The narrow ridge of the Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) is the highlight of the route. Although the ridge is not difficult, it is still exposed with steep slopes on either …

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6.45 km

Bwlch Main: Junction of Watkin Path and Rhyd Ddu Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here you are again offered beautiful views (in clear weather that is 😉).

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7.24 km

Bwlch Glas Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

The finger stone at Bwlch Glas marks the point at which the Pyg and Miners' Tracks reach the summit ridge and join the Crib Goch, Ranger and Llanberis Paths. Particularly helpful in poor visibility.

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9.62 km

Lake of the Servant's Spring

Highlight • Natural

Llyn Ffynnon y Gwas, the Lake of the Servant's Spring, is a gorgeous, deep blue pool beneath Bwlch Cwm Brwynog on the Snowdon Ranger Path. It's a well known wild …

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9.62 km

Snowdon Ranger Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Snowdon Ranger Path is one of the most common routes up the mountain. Being the longest, the route presents hikers with a more gradual climb and offers ample opportunity …

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.86 km

2.81 km

2.06 km

1.87 km

980 m

129 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.24 km

5.11 km

4.04 km

2.19 km

460 m

361 m

227 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

26°C

13°C

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Ranger Path loop from Rhyd-ddu

Rhyd Ddu Path

Rhaeadr y Chwarel (Quarry Waterfall)

Allt Maenderyn (South Ridge of Snowdon)

Bwlch Main Ridge

Bwlch Main: Junction of Watkin Path and Rhyd Ddu Path

Bwlch Glas Pass

Lake of the Servant's Spring

Snowdon Ranger Path

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