The Best Trails in Pont Pen - y - benglog, Wales (United Kingdom)

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Photo of Tryfan - circular route via South Ridge Photo of Snowdonia, Cwm Idwal Photo of CARNEDDAU
  • Distance
    5.16mi
    Elevation +
    2073f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofTryfan - circular route via South Ridge Photo ofTryfan - circular route via South Ridge Photo ofTryfan - circular route via South Ridge

    Tryfan - circular route via South Ridge reaching 2 stones on the top of the mountain (Adam and Eve) and then back to the car around Tryfan. Most parts of the track are not difficult. Just just last couple hundred yards t...

  • Snowdonia, Cwm Idwal

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    Distance
    3.12mi
    Elevation +
    367f
    TrailRank
    45
    Photo ofSnowdonia, Cwm Idwal Photo ofSnowdonia, Cwm Idwal Photo ofSnowdonia, Cwm Idwal

    Cwm Idwal is located in Snowdonia National Park in Wales. This park has possibilities for all levels of hikers. We chose this trail because it is considered one of the most beautiful trails in UK and it is appropriate fo...

  • CARNEDDAU

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    Distance
    11.78mi
    Elevation +
    3684f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofCARNEDDAU Photo ofCARNEDDAU Photo ofCARNEDDAU

    The traditional circuit of the southern Carneddau, with an out-and-back to the shapely Yr Elen tacked on. Starting from the long lay-by beside the A5, the route first ascends Pen Yr Ole Wen by its east ridge (short se...

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  • Llyn Ogwen

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    Distance
    3.30mi
    Elevation +
    213f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLlyn Ogwen Photo ofLlyn Ogwen Photo ofLlyn Ogwen

    National Trust Walking trail Enjoy superb views of Tryfan and the Glyderau and no hills to climb, this is a great way to experience the mountains without committing to a strenuous hike to the summits. Last resting pl...

  • Tryfan North Ridge

    Alpine Climbing
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    Distance
    3.95mi
    Elevation +
    2329f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofTryfan North Ridge Photo ofTryfan North Ridge Photo ofTryfan North Ridge

    A half day hike starting from Lake Ogwen, heading up to the top of Tryfan via the north face. At first the trail is well set out, but then disappears into the many dormant rocks that lie on the assent and it is at this ...

    That’s a fantastic route thanks for your excellent description and route guidance Bannerman great job !
    dora2017
  • Distance
    6.36mi
    Elevation +
    2697f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofBwlch Tryfan, Glydyrs, Devil's Kitchen Photo ofBwlch Tryfan, Glydyrs, Devil's Kitchen Photo ofBwlch Tryfan, Glydyrs, Devil's Kitchen

    This circular trail avoids the exposed Bristley Ridge. The climb is mostly stepped and steep in places with good views all the way. There is some easy scrambling and at top of Glydyrs he walk is over rock to easy to lose...

  • Glyderau and Tryfan

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    Distance
    6.75mi
    Elevation +
    3150f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofGlyderau and Tryfan Photo ofGlyderau and Tryfan Photo ofGlyderau and Tryfan

    Beautiful classic horseshoe hike which has been done by many. Glyderau Distance 10.8 Elevation gain 909 m. Total time 7 hours This is a very demanding walk especially if it is done under bad weather. We start from Idw...

  • Tryfan North Ridge

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    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    2034f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofTryfan North Ridge Photo ofTryfan North Ridge Photo ofTryfan North Ridge

    A short walk up the north ridge and back down the south ridge before heading east over the style for a slightly different path back.

  • Tryfan via the South Ridge

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    Distance
    5.12mi
    Elevation +
    2024f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTryfan via the South Ridge Photo ofTryfan via the South Ridge Photo ofTryfan via the South Ridge

    Starting from the Idwal cottage it's an easy to moderate route passing waterfalls, Llyn Bochwlyd. The challenging part at least for me starts with the scramble to the Far South Peak and Tryfan. Way back again very steep ...

  • Tyrfan & cwm Idwal, Wales UK, October 2016

    Alpine Climbing
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    Distance
    7.34mi
    Elevation +
    2057f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofTyrfan & cwm Idwal, Wales UK, October 2016 Photo ofTyrfan & cwm Idwal, Wales UK, October 2016 Photo ofTyrfan & cwm Idwal, Wales UK, October 2016

    A Climb up to mt. Tyrfan from the Ogwen valley through the heather terrace path. nice view of the valley of Ogwen lake throughtout the hike up, though I couldn't avoid some scrumbling and trail finding difficulties. Cont...

  • The Glyders Traverse - day 1/2

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    Distance
    9.71mi
    Elevation +
    3084f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofThe Glyders Traverse - day 1/2 Photo ofThe Glyders Traverse - day 1/2 Photo ofThe Glyders Traverse - day 1/2

    The Glyderau massif traverse from Ogwen valley - start at campsite near Tryfan. Wild Camp at Llyn y Cwm Day 2 here : https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/the-glyders-traverse-day-2-2-37190678

  • Western Glyders from Ogwen Cottage

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    Distance
    9.51mi
    Elevation +
    2631f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofWestern Glyders from Ogwen Cottage Photo ofWestern Glyders from Ogwen Cottage Photo ofWestern Glyders from Ogwen Cottage

    Ogwen cottage to western Glyders and return by old coach road. Great views. Missed footpath at SH623638 to descend from above quarry. Don't follow my route after this point but follow footpath down to Cwm Ceunant!

  • TRYFAN TO FOEL GOCH

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    Distance
    9.33mi
    Elevation +
    4219f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTRYFAN TO FOEL GOCH Photo ofTRYFAN TO FOEL GOCH Photo ofTRYFAN TO FOEL GOCH

    This route starts with two of Wales' best scrambles: Tryfan's north ridge, followed by Glyder Fach's Bristly Ridge. A bimble over the popular Glyder plateau follows, with a continuation over to Y Garn before we head off ...

  • Glyders Y Garn

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    Distance
    7.93mi
    Elevation +
    3353f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGlyders Y Garn Photo ofGlyders Y Garn Photo ofGlyders Y Garn

    Most of the route is a clear path with steps on many steep parts. It avoids the Bristly Ridge which is too challenging for me. The descent from Glyder Fawr is through scree so take care. Good views. I did on May after a ...

  • Llyn Caseg-fraith Loop

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    Distance
    7.63mi
    Elevation +
    2575f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLlyn Caseg-fraith Loop Photo ofLlyn Caseg-fraith Loop Photo ofLlyn Caseg-fraith Loop

    A very challenging alpine route with a mix of brittle trail and rocks. The path is quite difficult at times but we managed with fully loaded Backpacks for a wild camp stay overnight at the Llyn Caseg-fraith lake. It can ...

  • Carneddau Loop

    Trail Running
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    Distance
    11.57mi
    Elevation +
    4104f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofCarneddau Loop Photo ofCarneddau Loop Photo ofCarneddau Loop

    Pen Yr Old Wen, Dafydd, Llewelyn & Yr Elen. We were close to doing the other 2 3000ers but arrived late and wanted to squeeze a climb in. Lovely run, tough ascent and not the fastest decent but weather was perfect today ...

  • Distance
    6.15mi
    Elevation +
    2890f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofTryfan North Ridge, Ogwen, North Wales (Nuttall). Photo ofTryfan North Ridge, Ogwen, North Wales (Nuttall). Photo ofTryfan North Ridge, Ogwen, North Wales (Nuttall).

    The one and only Tryfan No trip to the Ogwen Valley would be complete without a rocky scramble up Tryfan’s North Ridge. Especially when the autumn weather has been as glorious as this week. We were staying at Gwern Gof...

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