Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park
Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park
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Snowdon loop on the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant — Snowdonia National Park
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13.3km
980m
Hiking
Embark on a difficult 8.2-mile (13.3 km) loop up Snowdon via the Watkin Path, starting from Nant Gwynant. This route offers a significant challenge with 3212 feet (979 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours and 21 minutes to complete. You will begin by winding through ancient woodlands…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Tips
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 6.00 km for 443 m
After 6.99 km for 572 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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2.68 km
Gladstone Rock
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
6.62 km
Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)
Highlight • Summit
Its glory …
Tip by
7.87 km
Allt Maenderyn (South Ridge of Snowdon)
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Tip by
13.3 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
6.19 km
4.53 km
1.19 km
966 m
264 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.12 km
2.65 km
2.54 km
1.82 km
1.01 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Trail Reviews
The hike didn't log the first part for some reason!
Watkin Path to the summit of Yr Wydffa and returning via Bwlch Main and then a scramble down the old South Snowdon Inclined Tramway. *Warning* The scramble down the Old Tramway has a difficult slope aspect and would be best avoided in rain or icy conditions. I am not responsible for any decision, to scramble down the tramway. do so at your own risk. If you have the skillset, you will be fine.
Watkin Path. Went to have a look where a carry-on film was made back in 1968 as it looks like a pass in India. On of the longer route up to snowdon.
Ascent via Watkin Track. Its a good path till the last 50 minutes or so with a scramble up till rock steps take you to the summit. The descent via Rhyd Du is good, some clambering in places, bit boggy in places, but quite straight forward. Lovely views.