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Walk 1150 - The High Carneddau from the Ogwen Valley
| Nat Park | Snowdonia | | County/Area | Conwy | | Author | Lou Johnson | | Length | 10.0 miles / 16.3 km | | Ascent | 3300 feet / 1000 metres | | Grade | hard |

This Snowdonia walk from the Ogwen Valley visits Pen-yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn in the high Carneddau. The Carneddau is the largest area of high land in Wales and makes this a superb mountain walk. 
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 1215 Tryfan & Llyn Ogwen from the Ogwen Valley Grade - moderate/hard Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 3001 Tryfan by the North Ridge from Ogwen Valley Grade - hard Length - 3.5 miles / 5.7 km Walk 3026 Tryfan & the Eastern Tops from the Ogwen Valley Grade - hard Length - 5.8 miles / 9.3 km Other walks nearby Walk 2855 - 0.8 miles / 1.3 km away Gallt yr Ogof & Braich y Ddeugwm Grade - moderate Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km Walk 1232 - 0.8 miles / 1.3 km away Carnedd Llewelyn, Llyn Eigiau & Llyn Cowlyd Grade - hard Length - 16.0 miles / 26 km Walk 3056 - 0.9 miles / 1.5 km away Pen yr Helgi Du from the Ogwen Valley Grade - moderate Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 2650 - 1.2 miles / 1.9 km away Tryfan, the Glyderau and Y Garn Grade - very hard Length - 8.0 miles / 13 km Walk 3019 - 1.4 miles / 2.3 km away Y Garn & Carnedd y Filiast from Ogwen Cottage Grade - hard Length - 8.5 miles / 13.8 km Walk 3062 - 1.4 miles / 2.3 km away Pen yr Ole Wen from the Ogwen Valley Grade - moderate Length - 5.0 miles / 8.1 km Walk 1088 - 1.4 miles / 2.3 km away The Traverse of the Glyder Ridge from Ogwen Grade - hard Length - 5.5 miles / 8.9 km Walk 1186 - 1.4 miles / 2.3 km away Y Garn from Ogwen Cottage Grade - moderate/hard Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km Walk 3402 - 3.1 miles / 5.0 km away Moel Siabod circuit from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig Grade - moderate Length - 6.5 miles / 10.6 km Walk 2766 - 3.3 miles / 5.3 km away Capel Pinnacle / Y Pincin from Capel Curig Grade - easy Length - 1.0 miles / 1.6 km Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further. |
AREA INFORMATION
Snowdonia NP The Snowdonia National Park is much more than the highest mountain in England and Wales. Mainly mountainous, it encompasses ... More information How are the walks graded? Learn how each walk is assessed and select a walk to suit your ability and experience More Information Please Note - These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that Walking Britain is not held responsible for the safety or well being of those following the routes as described.
Bryn Afon Guest House Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Bed & Breakfast 7.9 miles / 12.6 km away
Glan Aber Hotel Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Hotel 8.1 miles / 12.9 km away
Bryn Bella Guest House Betws-y-Coed - Conwy Guest House 8.4 miles / 13.4 km away Featured Supplier Plas Tan y Graig Beddgelert - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 9.1 miles / 14.6 km away
E and S Thomas Bangor - Gwynedd Self Catering 9.6 miles / 15.3 km away
The Don Blaenau Ffestiniog - Gwynedd Guest House 9.6 miles / 15.4 km away
Cae Mawr B&B Tan Yr Allt, Llanllyfni - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 12.6 miles / 20.2 km away
Fron Deg B&B Maentwrog - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 12.7 miles / 20.3 km away
Cae Gwyn Penrhyndeudraeth - Gwynedd Bed & Breakfast 13.8 miles / 22.1 km away
Gwrach Ynys Country Guest House Harlech - Gwynedd Guest House 17.2 miles / 27.5 km away
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