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Walk 3056 - Pen yr Helgi Du from the Ogwen Valley

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Conwy
AuthorLou Johnson
Length5.5 miles / 8.9 km
Ascent1920 feet / 582 metres
Grademoderate

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A great half day excursion into the mountains of the Carneddau.

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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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