Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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15.4km

900m

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Longer, and with more ascent than the classic routes to the top, this adventurous run up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) traverses the rollercoaster ridgeline between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch before joining the Snowdon Ranger path. Expect some power-hiking on the steeper ground but much of this route is runnable, with…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 5.13 km for 572 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.04 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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6.42 km

Bwlch Glas Pass

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The finger stone at Bwlch Glas marks the point at which the Pyg and Miners' Tracks reach the summit ridge and join the Crib Goch, Ranger and Llanberis Paths. Particularly helpful in poor visibility.

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7.00 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

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8.79 km

Steep Section of the Snowdon Ranger Path

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The Snowdon Ranger Path climbs Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel in the west. It's about 4 miles (6.5km) each way with 3,071 feet (936m) of ascent. …

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.68 km

4.61 km

2.87 km

1.50 km

1.10 km

557 m

102 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

2.91 km

2.06 km

807 m

109 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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Comments

March 18, 2023

Longer, and with more ascent than the classic routes to the top, this adventurous run up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) traverses the rollercoaster ridgeline between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch before joining the Snowdon Ranger path. Expect some power-hiking on the steeper ground but much of this route is runnable