FITNESS Good level of mountain fitness required for some steep ascents, rocky paths and scrambling sections, as well as accumulative ascent over varied terrain.
TERRAIN A mix of pitched and rocky paths, steep grass and tracks and boulder sections.
NAVIGATION Defined mountain shapes help with general route-finding but tracks are less clear to Y Lliwedd and on Yr Aran descent.
GET THERE
The hotel and bar at Pen y Gwryd is well serviced by the Sherpa'r Wyddfa bus network, especially in summer. Check the S1 and S4 services – Gwynfor Coaches. Limited pay & display lay-by parking near the hotel.
EAT & DRINK
The Cwellyn Arms at Rhyd Ddu serves lovely meals. Check opening times.
STAY OVER
15 mins walk from the start is the popular YHA Snowdon Pen y Pass, or a stay at Pen y Gwryd…
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Trail United Kingdom (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2023