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To Pen y Pass

To Pen y Pass

Eleanor planned a hike

August 21, 2022

To Pen y Pass

Hard

11:03

32.2km

2.9km/h

1,550m

1,280m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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24.3 km

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great way to tackle Snowdon. While still fairly well used tracks not as busy as the main Llanberis route. Some spectacular views. Mild scrambling required - unless ready for …

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25.4 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Highlight • Summit

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.

Its glory …

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27.3 km

Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The east side of the Snowdon massif is a sensational natural amphitheatre. A horseshoe of charismatic summits: twin peaked Y Lliwedd, towering Garnedd Ugain, the notoriously narrow Crib Goch and …

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28.0 km

View of Afon Glaslyn Waterfall from Miners' Track

Highlight • Waterfall

Due to the area not one of the best highlight but if you are on the miners track I would stop and appreciate this.

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28.6 km

Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Lake

Llyn Llydaw is a beautiful natural lake nestled amid dramatic mountain peaks. The beach at the far end is the perfect place to cool off before the final descent to Pen-y-Pass.

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29.0 km

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Historical Site

Might be a fun spot for a bivi.

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30.2 km

Llyn Teyrn

Highlight • Lake

The wonderful stretch of mountain water has a magical atmosphere. Just off the the popular miners track walk on Snowdon, it is the perfect place to stop for a break …

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32.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

7.91 km

7.81 km

3.87 km

454 m

266 m

230 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.80 km

5.22 km

3.36 km

3.22 km

2.48 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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To Pen y Pass

View of Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Llyn Glaslyn (Glaslyn Lake)

View of Afon Glaslyn Waterfall from Miners' Track

Llyn Llydaw

Ruins of the Britannia Copper Mine at Llyn Llydaw

Llyn Teyrn

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