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Walk 2290 - Snowdon via the Watkin Path & South Ridge
| Nat Park | Snowdonia | | County/Area | Gwynedd | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 8.0 miles / 13 km | | Ascent | 3400 feet / 1030 metres | | Grade | moderate/hard |
This route approaches Snowdon from the south using the Watkin Path. The scenery throughout this walk is impressive and the route is quieter than other ascents of Snowdon. The return is down the South Ridge. 
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 Explorer | Sheet OL17 |  |  | OS Landranger | Sheet 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. Walks from the same start Walk 1192
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Moel Hebog from Beddgelert
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Grade - hard
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 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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