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Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Llechog Summit loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Llechog Summit loop from Rhyd-ddu

Moderate

4.8

(99)

1,174

hikers

Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Llechog Summit loop from Rhyd-ddu

03:55

10.5km

690m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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54 m

Pont Bethania Car Park

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Spacious car park, called Rhyd Ddu Station Car Park, with some facilities such as toilets and the possibility to refill drinking water. Parking is paid (up to 4 hours: £5, …

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251 m

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

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I don't know if this is a bridle path or not. This is in any case the start of the Rhyd-ddu path to the summit of Snowdon. It starts at …

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1.75 km

Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon

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Nice way through the marshland. In places the water flows bersb following the rocky path. Good shoes make sense!

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4.22 km

Llechog Summit

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Along Llechog ridge, and from the peak itself, you are treated to fantastic views north over Cwm Clogwyn and towards the Snowdon Ranger Path. Below you will see the lakes …

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4.23 km

Llechog Ridge on the Rhyd-Ddu Path

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Llechog is the ridgeline above Cwm Clogwyn where the Rhyd-Ddu path first gets some exposure. The northern edge of the ridge is very steep but the southern edge has a …

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5.01 km

View of Snowdon Summit

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On a clear day, great view into the distance!
Spectacular scenery when it's cloudy!

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5.19 km

Rhyd Ddu Ridge Section

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Narrow but easy to master if you are sure-footed. Great views!

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8.27 km

Glacial Erratics on the Rhyd Ddu Path

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You will find a few on this path.
Glacial erratic are large rocks or boulder that looks “out of place” compared to the surrounding landscape because they were carried and …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

29 %

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Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon – Llechog Summit loop from Rhyd-ddu

Pont Bethania Car Park

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

Rhyd Ddu Path to Snowdon

Llechog Summit

Llechog Ridge on the Rhyd-Ddu Path

View of Snowdon Summit

Rhyd Ddu Ridge Section

Glacial Erratics on the Rhyd Ddu Path

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