Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Llyn Llydaw

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Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Llyn Llydaw

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Pen-y-Pass – Llyn Llydaw loop from Llyn Llydaw

04:08

10.4km

500m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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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 4.51 km for 1.61 km

Waypoints

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734 m

Viewpoint

1.19 km

Britannia Miners' Barracks Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A stone-built terrace of former miners barracks, now roofless. Purpose built to provide accommodation during the week for the miners who worked in the Snowdon Britannia Copper mines during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The mine closed in 1916.

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1.28 km

Llyn Teyrn

Highlight • Lake

The wonderful stretch of mountain water has a magical atmosphere. Just off the the popular miners track walk on Snowdon, it is the perfect place to stop for a break …

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4.50 km

Crib Goch

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is where it gets interesting. Once you get to this point the path splits and you have a choice to go left and continue on PYG track or be …

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5.26 km

Crib Goch scramble

Highlight • Climb

I'm not sure if I would ever choose this route again. Too much for me.

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6.23 km

View of Snowdon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don’t wear Crocs

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7.70 km

Pen-y-Pass

Highlight • Parking

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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7.72 km

Miners Track, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Up pyg, down miners, shuttle to nearest campsite is 4 quid return.

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10.0 km

Llyn Llydaw

Highlight • Viewpoint

Quite idyllic view and if you are on the horseshoe route you can trace back almost the complete set of ridges from here (and see other people scrambling up there).

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