Longer, and with more ascent than the classic routes to the top, this adventurous run up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) traverses the rollercoaster ridgeline between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch before …

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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

572 m in total

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.04 km

Llechog Ridge on the Rhyd-Ddu Path

Llechog is the ridgeline above Cwm Clogwyn where the Rhyd-Ddu path first gets some exposure. The northern edge of the ridge is very steep but the southern edge has a …

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6.42 km

Bwlch Glas Finger Stone

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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7.00 km

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Summit

The highest point in Wales – and higher than any peak in England – Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) stands at 3,560 feet (1,085 m). It can get very crowded at popular …

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8.79 km

Steep Section of the Snowdon Ranger Path

The Snowdon Ranger Path climbs Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel in the west. It's about 4 miles (6.5km) each way with 3,071 feet (936m) of ascent. …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

4.59 km

2.90 km

1.54 km

1.02 km

509 m

146 m

Surfaces

9.59 km

2.96 km

2.04 km

770 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

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Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

Llechog Ridge on the Rhyd-Ddu Path

Bwlch Glas Finger Stone

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Summit

Steep Section of the Snowdon Ranger Path

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