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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

02:11

12.2km

680m

Running a loop linking the Pyg Track and Miners Track takes you through some exciting mountain territory with the imposing north faces of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Y Lliwedd as …

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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4.24 km

The Zigzags – Pyg and Miners Tracks

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The top section of the Pyg & Miners Tracks up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is known as the zigzags. The path gets steeper and rockier as it climbs this section. It's …

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4.75 km

Bwlch Glas Finger Stone

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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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5.33 km

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Summit

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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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12.0 km

Pen-y-Pass

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Pen-y-Pass is the start point for the Pyg Track, Miners Track and Crib Goch routes up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It's also the start of the Snowdon Horseshoe fell running route …

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12.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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6.15 km

5.57 km

235 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.16 km

2.33 km

2.04 km

151 m

119 m

< 100 m

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