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Moel Eilio and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) loop from Llanberis — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Moel Eilio and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) loop from Llanberis — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Moel Eilio and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) loop from Llanberis — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

03:27

22.1km

1,360m

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Longer, and with more ascent than the classic routes to the top, this adventurous run up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) traverses the rollercoaster ridgeline between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch before joining the Snowdon Ranger path. Expect some power-hiking on the steeper ground but much of this route is runnable, with…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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4.42 km

Moel Eilio Summit

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The grassy summit of Moel Eilio enjoys a glorious position on the western edge of mountainous Snowdonia. You can gaze northwest and enjoy the views of Anglesey and the Irish …

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9.89 km

Steep Section of the Snowdon Ranger Path

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The Snowdon Ranger Path climbs Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel in the west. It's about 4 miles (6.5km) each way with 3,071 feet (936m) of ascent. …

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12.1 km

Bwlch Glas Pass

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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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12.6 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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16.5 km

Llanberis Path

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Very popular path at any time of the year but the easiest path up Snowdon.

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22.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.59 km

6.97 km

3.45 km

1.71 km

1.17 km

834 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

6.33 km

5.26 km

1.40 km

1.00 km

721 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Saturday 18 July

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March 17, 2023

Longer, and with more ascent than the classic routes to the top, this adventurous run up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) traverses the rollercoaster ridgeline between Moel Eilio and Foel Goch before joining the Snowdon Ranger path. Expect some power-hiking on the steeper ground but much of this route is runnable

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Moel Eilio Summit

Steep Section of the Snowdon Ranger Path

Bwlch Glas Pass

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Llanberis Path

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