Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

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737 m

Watkin Path Waterfalls and Bridge, Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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The first part of the Watkin trail ascends gradually. A good start.

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1.93 km

Plas Cwm Llan Ruins and Waterfalls

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The ruins are remains of industrial activities such as copper mines and slate quarries. The waterfalls and rapids themselves are beautiful to see. This is an ideal location to take …

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2.68 km

Gladstone Rock

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The location is striking: a prominent isolated rock in the Cym-Llan next to the Watkin path, surrounded by the ruins of the 19th century slate industry, including buildings and tram …

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3.29 km

Slate Quarry Ruins on the Watkin Path

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Here the path bends to the right. The ruins include a number of walls and a mountain of slate chunks next to them.

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5.37 km

View Along the Watkin Path, Snowdon

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Beautiful views everywhere (mountains, lakes, trails, nature, ...)

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6.60 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

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13.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.40 km

5.80 km

694 m

365 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.45 km

2.87 km

2.70 km

2.56 km

694 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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