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Walk 1003 - Snowdon from Llanberis

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorLou Johnson
Length9.0 miles / 14.6 km
Ascent3300 feet / 1000 metres
Grademoderate

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Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is the objective of this walk. This route is the easiest way to Snowdon's summit. Starting in Llanberis, it must be remembered this walk is a serious mountain expedition so you should go fully prepared.

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Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL17
OS LandrangerSheet 115

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

Other walks nearby

Walk 3057 - 1.0 miles / 1.6 km away
Moel Eilio from Llanberis
Grade - moderate
Length - 7.0 miles / 11.4 km

Walk 3059 - 1.0 miles / 1.6 km away
Moel Cynghorion & Snowdon
Grade - very hard
Length - 13.5 miles / 21.9 km

Walk 1453 - 2.7 miles / 4.3 km away
Elidir Fawr, Mynydd Perfedd and the Marchlyn Mawr reservoir
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km

Walk 2590 - 4.1 miles / 6.5 km away
Nantlle Ridge
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km

Walk 2797 - 4.1 miles / 6.5 km away
Yr Aran and Snowdon from Rhyd-Ddu
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km

Walk 3509 - 4.1 miles / 6.5 km away
Nantlle Ridge
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.3 miles / 13.4 km

Walk 3198 - 4.1 miles / 6.5 km away
Snowdon via the South Ridge & Rhyd-ddu Path
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 7.5 miles / 12.2 km

Walk 1951 - 4.1 miles / 6.5 km away
Mynydd Mawr from Rhyd-Ddu
Grade - moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km

Walk 1088 - 4.3 miles / 6.8 km away
The Traverse of the Glyder Ridge from Ogwen
Grade - hard
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 1186 - 4.3 miles / 6.8 km away
Y Garn from Ogwen Cottage
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km

Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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Snowdonia NP
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