Snowdon from Llanberis

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Overview

Following the "tourist" route from Llanberis to the summit of Snowdon with optio9nal visits to Crib y Ddusgl and Llecog on the descent. The tourist path is easy underfoot but the climb is sustained, unrelenting and busy.

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 6:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 15.8km / 9.8mi
Ascent:: 1121m / 3678ft
Type:: circular

Snowdon Railway station in Llanberis - Tourist path to Snowdon - optional climb to Crib y Ddysgl and Llenchog on the edge of the ridge. Date and route may be changed in case of bad weather.

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Accessible by public transport
Car parking available
Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:: SH 58248 59800
Nearest postcode:: LL45 4SN
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Start time:: 10:00 am

LLanberis Snowdon Mountain Railway station (Car park P&d)

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