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Walk Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass

Snowdonia National Park

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Intermediates and above

Intermediates and above

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Walk the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Range from Pen-y-Pass, the most popular start point to summit Mount Snowdon. From here there are numerous hiking routes, including several which take you to the summit. Perhaps the most popular is the Pyg Track (nothing to do with pigs!) which is a steep but clear route offering views of Mount Snowdon for most of the way (weather permitting!). There is also the more gentle, fully accessible gravel Miners Path which gently circles around to Snowdon's lakes - a great option for those who don't want to summit but wish to soak up the amazing views of Snowdon. Finally, there is the Crib Goch route, starting on the Pyg Track and veering off and steeply up onto what is considered one of the best grade 1 scrambles in the UK - this is for experienced hikers only and can be very dangerous in bad weather.

Note that walking from here is very popular, so avoid obvious times if possible and make use of the park and ride. There are other very enjoyable and less busy routes that are worth considering.

Hiking
Walking
General Information
Free entry

Free public access

Suitable for dogs

A very challanging route with dogs and keep under control around sheep

Refreshments available on site.

Cafe at Pen y Pass Centre and at the summit when the train is running

Disabled Toilets available

Toilets at Pen y Pass centre and the summit when trains are running

Camping

Plenty of options nearby

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For more info check out the Eryri National Park Website

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Miners Track there and back

All abilities

All abilities

10 kms

3 hrs

Easy going there and back along gravel path to the upper lake
Good accessibility for wheelchair users

Pyg Track Ascent & Miners Track Descent

Intermediates and above

Intermediates and above

11.5 kms

4.5 hrs

Classic route to the summit up the Pyg Track and down the Miners Path

Crib Goch and Pyg Track

Advanced only

Advanced only

10.5 kms

4.5 hrs

Grade 1 scamble over Crib Goch ridge to summit and return via Pyg Track

Snowdon Horseshoe

Advanced only

Advanced only

11.5 kms

5 hrs

An iconic challenging trail around Snowdon Horsehoe taking in Crib Goch ridge
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Pen-y-pass, Snowdonia National Park, Caernarfon LL55, UK

Paid parking

Limited paid parking at Pen y Pass (pre-book only). Park and ride option best when busy. 

Easily accessible by public transport.

Easy access by Sherpa Bus service