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Snowdon (Pyg Track and Railway Path)

Snowdon
Looking back down the zigzags from near Snowdon summit

Highlights of this walk

  • Highest mountain in England and Wales
  • Glorious views in all directions
  • Two of Snowdon's summit routes in one walk

Snowdon manages a combination missing in many mountains: it is attractive as well as high. This walk combines two of the classic routes, starting with the more challenging and saving the gentler path for the return route.

Safety and Difficulty

As mountain climbs go this is relatively safe, but fatal accidents do happen on Snowdon and this route includes some steep and possibly slippery sections. The climb is steady and sometimes relentless, but not excessively steep. Some sections pass close to cliff edges - so wear proper walking boots and take care.

To use this guide

Review START Page (this one), check ROUTE and Map, check NOTES for points of interest, go and enjoy yourself!

Road Directions

From Llanberis
Follow A4086 East towards Capel Curig. About 4 miles from Llanberis turn into the public Car Park near the Youth Hostel at Pen-y-Pass.

From Capel Curig
Tae the A4086 West towards Llanberis. Follow the road right at Pen-y-Gwryd (do not go on to the A498). After 1 mile turn left into the public Car Park near the Youth Hostel at Pen-y-Pass.

Car Parking

Start Llanberis Pass/Pen-y-pass - (Map Ref. 647557)