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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

02:11

12.2km

680m

Running

Running a loop linking the Pyg Track and Miners Track takes you through some exciting mountain territory with the imposing north faces of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Y Lliwedd as a near-constant backdrop. The summit of Yr Wyddfa offers spectacular views across Eryri - a perfect spot for spying targets…

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri

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4.24 km

The Zigzags – Pyg and Miners Tracks

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The top section of the Pyg & Miners Tracks up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is known as the zigzags. The path gets steeper and rockier as it climbs this section. It's …

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4.75 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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5.33 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.

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12.0 km

Pen-y-Pass

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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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12.2 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

5.56 km

287 m

116 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.32 km

3.14 km

2.34 km

2.02 km

181 m

147 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,040 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

19°C

7°C

13 %

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November 16, 2022,Auf den höchsten Berg in Wales: Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

Several routes lead up Snowdon: and this loop is (probably) the best for those who don't want to take the rather boring path along the railway line, nor are they overly scrambling. The tour starts on the Pen-y-Pass pass road (parking fee required, with bus connection), leads up over the slightly more difficult Pyg Track and down over the easier …

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March 18, 2023

Running a loop linking the Pyg Track and Miners Track takes you through some exciting mountain territory with the imposing north faces of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and Y Lliwedd as a near-constant backdrop. The summit of Yr Wyddfa offers spectacular views across Eryri - a perfect spot for spying targets for

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Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

The Zigzags – Pyg and Miners Tracks

Bwlch Glas Pass

Snowdon Summit (Yr Wyddfa)

Pen-y-Pass

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