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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

02:50

12.2km

830m

Running

The Snowdon Horseshoe is the most famous, and arguably one of the best horseshoe routes in Britain. A classic hike, it also makes a challenging but brilliant run, taking in four sections of scrambling, four summits, amazing trails and awesome views all the way around. Be prepared for sections of…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 1.65 km for 2.54 km

After 5.56 km for 443 m

After 6.92 km for 504 m

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2.58 km

Crib Goch

Highlight • Climb

Crib Goch is a serious and thrilling grade 1 scramble that features in international Sky Races and the classic Snowdon Horseshoe fell running challenge as well as the Dragon's Back …

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4.61 km

Bwlch Glas Pass

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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5.18 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.

Its glory …

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7.28 km

Y Lliwedd

Highlight • Viewpoint

If it were almost anywhere else, twin-peaked Y Lliwedd would be far more celebrated than it is. Forming the bulk of Snowdon’s curved south-eastern ridge, it deserves to be treated …

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11.9 km

Pen-y-Pass

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Right in the heart of northern Eryri (Snowdonia), Pen-y-Pass is superbly located for adventures on the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) massif and the Glyderau. It is a popular starting point for …

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12.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

3.46 km

1.45 km

945 m

287 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.14 km

2.96 km

2.73 km

2.09 km

1.01 km

181 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Saturday 15 August

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Comments

March 17, 2023

The Snowdon Horseshoe is the most famous, and arguably one of the best horseshoe routes in Britain. A classic hike, it also makes a challenging but brilliant run, taking in four sections of scrambling, four summits, amazing trails and awesome views all the way around. Be prepared for sections of hands

June 22, 2024

Its that trail good to go with 10 years old children

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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

Crib Goch

Bwlch Glas Pass

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Y Lliwedd

Pen-y-Pass

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