Wyddfa / Snowdon

Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks

This is the most challenging walk in the park. An absolute must if you’re fit enough. [osmap gpx=”http://www.walkupsnowdon.co.uk/files/2011/09/14_peaks1.gpx”] Distance, Ascent and Time  46km, 3400m, 16hrs OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115 Difficulties Nav, logistics and distance Start / End Pen y Pass to Bwlch Y Ddeufaen Facilities Cafe and Toilets Public Transport Sherpa buses plentiful. Parking extortionate – £10 a day

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Eryri Way Day 6 – Llanberis to Caernarfon

Day 6 of the Eryri Way walk. A full route description will follow. There’s a full gallery and a map below to keep you going ’till then. ew6 Distance, Ascent and Time 18km, 400m, 4.5hours OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115 Difficulties None Start / End Llanberis to Caernarfon Facilities Most facilities needed in Llanberis and Caernarfon. Public Transport Buses

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The Pyg Track

The PYG track is both the shortest way up Snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. Despite this, it’s not the easiest path up as it can be steep and rocky in places but the paths are generally very good all the way and reasonably straightforward to follow.  It is 5.5km

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