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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

04:48

12.2km

840m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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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 5.31 km for 574 m

After 6.38 km for 568 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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99 m

Rhyd Ddu Path

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With the spectacular Snowdon Massif to the east, the Nantlle Ridge rising dramatically to the west and the grand Moel Hebog and family to the south, Rhyd Ddu is simply …

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230 m

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

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I don't know if this is a bridle path or not. This is in any case the start of the Rhyd-ddu path to the summit of Snowdon. It starts at …

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4.20 km

Llechog Summit

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Along Llechog ridge, and from the peak itself, you are treated to fantastic views north over Cwm Clogwyn and towards the Snowdon Ranger Path. Below you will see the lakes …

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5.53 km

Bwlch Main Ridge

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The narrow ridge of the Bwlch Main (Narrow Pass) is the highlight of the route. Although the ridge is not difficult, it is still exposed with steep slopes on either …

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6.06 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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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

1.06 km

363 m

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

1.20 km

161 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

25 %

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Bwlch Main Ridge – Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa) loop from Rhyd-ddu

Rhyd Ddu Path

Start of the Rhyd Ddu Bridleway

Llechog Summit

Bwlch Main Ridge

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

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