Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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Start point

Parking

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2.10 km

Pen Yr Ole Wen

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The 7th highest mountain in the National Park, and the southern-most of the Caerneddau Range.

At 978-metres high, it is the same height as England's highest peak, Scafell Pike.

There …

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5.28 km

Llyn Ogwen

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A massive lake running down the foot of the Ogwen Valley.

The lake is a popular site, due to the Ogwen Visitor centre being on the banks, as well as …

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6.95 km

The Snowdonia National Park and National Trust visitor centre, information centre, cafe and shop at the car park in the Ogwen valley. A useful place to start from, parking sensibly in the car park and enjoying the amazing terrain.

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7.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.13 km

1.41 km

381 m

157 m

102 m

Surfaces

3.05 km

1.98 km

1.60 km

381 m

157 m

Elevation

Highest point (950 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

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Sunday 14 December

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