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Elidir Fawr Summit – Elidir Fach Summit Cairn loop from Dinorwig

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Elidir Fawr Summit – Elidir Fach Summit Cairn loop from Dinorwig

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Elidir Fawr Summit – Elidir Fach Summit Cairn loop from Dinorwig

03:28

9.15km

510m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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2.98 km

Carnedd y Filiast Summit

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Of all of the great peaks of the Glyderau, Carnedd y Filiast is the one that is often overlooked. Its position at the north western end of the chain, away …

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3.88 km

Mynydd Perfedd Summit

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Mynydd Perfedd is a summit in the northern Glyderau. Unlike the range's better known and rockier peaks, Mynydd Perfedd is relatively broad and grassy. It is often visited on routes …

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4.31 km

Elidir Fawr and Marchlyn Mawr

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The east face of Elidir Fawr is it's finest feature, cliffs that drop into the Marchlyn Mawr reservoir. Best seen from the rocky climb up to Mynydd Perfedd.

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4.80 km

Y Grib Ridge

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This is a stunning little ridge joining Mynydd Perfedd (Perfect Mountain) and Elidir Fawr. The views are simply awesome on a good day and Elidir is an impressive peak.

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4.84 km

Pillar of Elidir

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Pillar of Elidir 760.6m P10.9 (2495ft) (Hill ID: 508605)

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5.35 km

Elidir Fawr Summit

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Another of the big mountains in Snowdonia, if staying in Llanberis i suggest going up this and adding the glyders and tryfan. Asling as the weather is good you will …

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6.20 km

Elidir Fach Summit Cairn

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Elidir Fach is the lower western summit of Elidir Fawr. It has a small prominence of about 26 feet (8m) allowing it to claim to be a separate top. Elidir …

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7.60 km

View of Snowdon

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super ride down through the slate quarry but watch out for punctures on the sharp slate

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9.15 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

1.99 km

1.87 km

1.51 km

1.20 km

Surfaces

2.48 km

1.87 km

1.83 km

802 m

733 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 5 May

12°C

3°C

12 %

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Elidir Fawr Summit – Elidir Fach Summit Cairn loop from Dinorwig

Carnedd y Filiast Summit

Mynydd Perfedd Summit

Elidir Fawr and Marchlyn Mawr

Y Grib Ridge

Pillar of Elidir

Elidir Fawr Summit

Elidir Fach Summit Cairn

View of Snowdon

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