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Natural Monuments

Yr Aran Summit

Natural Monuments

Yr Aran Summit

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Yr Aran Summit

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Anyone who has journeyed to the quieter southern side of the magnificent Snowdon massif will have been stopped in their tracks by a shapely, pointed peak that cries out for …

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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December 13, 2019

Hiking

This is the peak Snowdon keeps at arm’s length. Yr Aran benefits as a result, its isolated position giving the pointed satellite an impactful presence beyond its parent’s popular South Ridge. Not wishing to expend additional effort, the unknowing masses invariably pass it by, missing out on the spectacular and entirely unique view of Snowdon from its summit.

April 2, 2021

Hiking

Had an excellent little outing on Yr Aran to finish my list of all the Welsh Nuttalls and Marilyns. A super walk in from Rhyd Ddu and a steep pull up Aran's nose to finish off. A hidden little gem on Snowdon's southern flank. Unfortunately it was a cloudy summit moment but a great little morning out.

Rides’n’Ridges

November 25, 2020

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A great peak with fantastic views across to the Snowdon ridges and beyond

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Hike the difficult 9.1-mile Snowdon & Yr Aran loop on the Rhyd-Ddu path, gaining 3243 feet with stunning mountain views.

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Merlin's Pool – Llyn Dinas loop from Yr Wyddfa National Nature Reserve

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Elevation 720 m

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Location: Beddgelert, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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