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Walk 3509 - Nantlle Ridge

Nat Park   Snowdonia
County/Area   Gwynedd
AuthorStephen Starkey
Length8.3 miles / 13.4 km
Ascent2920 feet / 885 metres
Grademoderate/hard

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The Nantlle Ridge is one of the finest ridge walks in Snowdonia. In places the route is intimidating and involves some scrambling and a head for heights. However the rewards are worth the effort with spectacular views and walking.


 

Suggested Maps

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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.

Walks from the same start

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

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

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

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

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Walk 2150 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Llyn Dinas and Cwm Bychan from Beddgelert
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 6.0 miles / 9.8 km

Walk 2560 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Moel Hebog, Moel yr Ogof & Moel Lefn from Beddgelert
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km

Walk 1799 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Moel Hebog from Beddgelert
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 1988 - 3.0 miles / 4.8 km away
Moel Hebog, Meol yr Ogof and Moel Lefn from Beddgelert
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 6.8 miles / 11 km

Walk 1192 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Yr Aran from Bethania
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km

Walk 1103 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Snowdon & Cwm Llan horseshoe
Grade - very hard
Length - 13.0 miles / 21.1 km

Walk 2290 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Snowdon via the Watkin Path & South Ridge
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km

Walk 1136 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Yr Aran from Bethania
Grade - moderate
Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km

Walk 1515 - 3.7 miles / 5.9 km away
Tops and Tarns of the Moelwyns
Grade - moderate/hard
Length - 11.0 miles / 17.9 km

Walk 1131 - 3.8 miles / 6.0 km away
Mynydd Mawr from Fron
Grade - easy/moderate
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 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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