Snowdon summit from Pen-y-Pass (Pyg Track up and Miners Track down) [es | en] Highest peak in Wales (1085m)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.53 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,320 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,320 ft
- Max elevation
- 3,582 ft
- TrailRank
-
59
4.7
- Min elevation
- 1,186 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 4 hours 47 minutes
- Coordinates
- 1410
- Uploaded
- May 20, 2016
- Recorded
- May 2016
near Nant Gwynant, Wales (United Kingdom)
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Itinerary description
[Spanish]
Agradable ruta de subida a la cima de la montaña Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa, que con sus 1.085 metros es la montaña mas alta de Gales y la cuarta mas alta del Reino Unido.
La ruta empieza en Pen-y-Pass que es un puerto de montaña de la carretera que va hasta Llamberis. En este puerto hay un parking, un restaurante, un youth hostel y unas oficinas de información sobre las montaña. Este parking es de pago pero unos metros antes (viniendo de Llamberis) hay una zona en la carretera donde se puede aparcar y no hay que pagar.
Hay diversas rutas que suben hasta la cima de Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa, las dos mas conocidas y transitadas son Pyg track y Miners track. Esta ruta sube por Pyg track y luego baja por Miners track (por los lagos).
La ruta de subida por Pyg track tiene un comienzo de pendiente mas fuerte, luego una zona mas suave y luego de nuevo una zona de fuerte pendiente hasta llegar a la vía del tren. Desde la vía del tren hasta la cima es un paseo muy agradable.
Si, también se puede subir en un tren turístico que sube desde Llamberís hasta la misma cima.
La bajada por la Miners track tiene pendiente hasta bajar al lago superior y luego es una ruta muy agradable hasta Pen-y-Pass pasando por el lago inferior.
La ruta es circular para hacerla mas variada y entretenida. La recomiendo hacer en el sentido opuesto de las agujas del reloj (subiendo por Pyg track y bajando por Miners track) ya que la subida se nos hará mas llevadera al tener un trozo con menos pendiente en medio.
Toda la ruta está muy bien marcada y es fácil de seguir. Precaución si hay niebla o el tiempo es malo.
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[English]
Great route that goes up to the top of Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa mountain. 1085 meters that represent the highest peak in Wales and the fourth highest in the UK.
The route starts in Pen-y-Pass. It's a mountain pass on the road that goes to Llamberis. In Pen-y-Pass there is a parking, a restaurant, a youth hostel and also the mountain offices. This parking is not free however you can park for free in a parking area that is right on the road a few meters before getting here (comming from Llamberis).
There are several tracks that go up to Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa. The two most popular are Pyg track and Miners track. This route goes up following Pyg track and then comes down following Miners track (around the lakes).
Going up on Pyg track is a bit steep at first, it gets better after a while and then it's steep again until you reach the train tracks. Once you get to the train tracks it's quite easy and enjoyable walk all the way to the summit.
Yes, there is a touristic train that goes all the way to the summit. You can catch it in Llamberis.
The way down on Miners track is a bit steep until you get to the upper lake and from there is a very nice and enjoyable walk down to Pen-y-Pass.
The route is circular to make it more varied and interesting. I recommend it to do it counterclockwise (up Pyg track and down Miners track) because the way up will be easier due to having an area in the middle a bit less steep.
The whole route is well marked and easy to follow. Be careful if there is fog or the weather is bad.
Full route description and more photos at Back from Summit: Snowdon
Agradable ruta de subida a la cima de la montaña Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa, que con sus 1.085 metros es la montaña mas alta de Gales y la cuarta mas alta del Reino Unido.
La ruta empieza en Pen-y-Pass que es un puerto de montaña de la carretera que va hasta Llamberis. En este puerto hay un parking, un restaurante, un youth hostel y unas oficinas de información sobre las montaña. Este parking es de pago pero unos metros antes (viniendo de Llamberis) hay una zona en la carretera donde se puede aparcar y no hay que pagar.
Hay diversas rutas que suben hasta la cima de Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa, las dos mas conocidas y transitadas son Pyg track y Miners track. Esta ruta sube por Pyg track y luego baja por Miners track (por los lagos).
La ruta de subida por Pyg track tiene un comienzo de pendiente mas fuerte, luego una zona mas suave y luego de nuevo una zona de fuerte pendiente hasta llegar a la vía del tren. Desde la vía del tren hasta la cima es un paseo muy agradable.
Si, también se puede subir en un tren turístico que sube desde Llamberís hasta la misma cima.
La bajada por la Miners track tiene pendiente hasta bajar al lago superior y luego es una ruta muy agradable hasta Pen-y-Pass pasando por el lago inferior.
La ruta es circular para hacerla mas variada y entretenida. La recomiendo hacer en el sentido opuesto de las agujas del reloj (subiendo por Pyg track y bajando por Miners track) ya que la subida se nos hará mas llevadera al tener un trozo con menos pendiente en medio.
Toda la ruta está muy bien marcada y es fácil de seguir. Precaución si hay niebla o el tiempo es malo.
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[English]
Great route that goes up to the top of Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa mountain. 1085 meters that represent the highest peak in Wales and the fourth highest in the UK.
The route starts in Pen-y-Pass. It's a mountain pass on the road that goes to Llamberis. In Pen-y-Pass there is a parking, a restaurant, a youth hostel and also the mountain offices. This parking is not free however you can park for free in a parking area that is right on the road a few meters before getting here (comming from Llamberis).
There are several tracks that go up to Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa. The two most popular are Pyg track and Miners track. This route goes up following Pyg track and then comes down following Miners track (around the lakes).
Going up on Pyg track is a bit steep at first, it gets better after a while and then it's steep again until you reach the train tracks. Once you get to the train tracks it's quite easy and enjoyable walk all the way to the summit.
Yes, there is a touristic train that goes all the way to the summit. You can catch it in Llamberis.
The way down on Miners track is a bit steep until you get to the upper lake and from there is a very nice and enjoyable walk down to Pen-y-Pass.
The route is circular to make it more varied and interesting. I recommend it to do it counterclockwise (up Pyg track and down Miners track) because the way up will be easier due to having an area in the middle a bit less steep.
The whole route is well marked and easy to follow. Be careful if there is fog or the weather is bad.
Full route description and more photos at Back from Summit: Snowdon
Waypoints
Waypoint
1,431 ft
Lower lake
Waypoint
3,571 ft
Snowdon summit (1085m)
Waypoint
0 ft
Start and end of route (Pen-y-Pass)
Waypoint
1,425 ft
Stone bridge
Waypoint
1,979 ft
Upper lake
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Very nice way to climb the Snowdon. A the top their is a trainstation where you can drink and eat something.
A few tips:
- visit the Snowdon when it's not to cloudy
- go as early as possible, this way the paths are not to crowded
- you can park your car at the Pen-y-Pass. However it costs £10 and parking spots are limited (another reason to go early).
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Hecha el 25 de agosto mucha gente pero realmente muy bonita. Nosotros no la podimos acabar por lluvia y frio. No es dificil aunque hay pasos que requieren atencion incluso poner las manos
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Very easy to follow, I've actually done it in the opposite direction and I believe it might be easier, since you have a super easy approach on via Miners. It wasn't great weather when I did it. The top is very chilly when the wind is blowing. The rest of the route is okay with not a lot exposure to winds. The climb to Snowdon from the last lake can be quite a challenge if you're not fit.
Great trail. There are some more technical stuff to do, if you want to extend to the south on your way back, like Y Lliwedd -just be aware it needs a lot of scrambling.
Also: Get there early to secure a parking spot close to the start of the trail. If not, there is another parking around 5 miles down the road and a constant connection between the two with a very cheap (£2ish) coach. Be careful, last coach is 7pm, so be back before that to avoid another unnecessary 5mi walk to your car :)