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Bwlch Glas Pass – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Llanberis

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Bwlch Glas Pass – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Llanberis

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Bwlch Glas Pass – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Llanberis

05:36

15.2km

950m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Yr Wyddfa

Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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73 m

Llanberis Lake Railway

Highlight • Structure

Not been on this myself but on a conversation with a member of the public I'm told it's a wonderful journey around to the north side of the lake away from the hustle and bustle of the South side

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156 m

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

Highlight • Settlement

Llanberis is synonymous with Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It's a popular starting point for some of the easier ways to the roof of Wales. Whether it’s via the Llanberis Path or …

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6.98 km

View of the Pyg Track and Lakes in Snowdonia National Park

Highlight • Trail

planned to take this route but parking is scarce, so be careful

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7.01 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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7.57 km

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Highlight • Summit

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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8.20 km

Snowdon Summit and Visitor Centre

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

Although some sections at Snowdon's summit are unrideable, hiking your bike up to the 3,560 foot (1,085 m) peak is well worth it.

The views are nothing short of spectacular, …

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.69 km

1.14 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

1.86 km

987 m

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 19 August

16°C

10°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Bwlch Glas Pass – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Llanberis

Llanberis Lake Railway

Llanberis Village and Llyn Padarn

View of the Pyg Track and Lakes in Snowdonia National Park

Bwlch Glas Pass

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Snowdon Summit and Visitor Centre

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