Snowdon, Rhyd Ddu

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.00 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 4h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 885 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 8 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,073 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 188 m
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.

(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 188 m - Start near Glan Gwyrfai, Rhyd-Ddu, Caernarfon, Gwynedd LL54 6TN, UK
  2. 2 : km 0 - alt. 188 m - Walk east
  3. 3 : km 0.05 - alt. 191 m - Continue onto Rhyd Ddu Path
  4. 4 : km 0.22 - alt. 198 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  5. 5 : km 0.37 - alt. 208 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  6. 6 : km 0.55 - alt. 222 m - Walk south on Rhyd Ddu Path
  7. 7 : km 0.65 - alt. 231 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  8. 8 : km 0.94 - alt. 258 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  9. 9 : km 1.05 - alt. 272 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  10. 10 : km 1.09 - alt. 276 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  11. 11 : km 1.16 - alt. 284 m - Walk south on Rhyd Ddu Path
  12. 12 : km 1.22 - alt. 288 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  13. 13 : km 1.32 - alt. 300 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  14. 14 : km 1.43 - alt. 311 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  15. 15 : km 1.56 - alt. 320 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  16. 16 : km 1.69 - alt. 325 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  17. 17 : km 1.88 - alt. 348 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path
  18. 18 : km 2.05 - alt. 367 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  19. 19 : km 2.17 - alt. 379 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  20. 20 : km 2.32 - alt. 405 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  21. 21 : km 2.43 - alt. 412 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  22. 22 : km 2.57 - alt. 441 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  23. 23 : km 2.71 - alt. 469 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  24. 24 : km 2.85 - alt. 489 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  25. 25 : km 3 - alt. 515 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path
  26. 26 : km 3.1 - alt. 526 m - Walk north-west on Rhyd Ddu Path
  27. 27 : km 3.25 - alt. 564 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  28. 28 : km 3.35 - alt. 585 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  29. 29 : km 3.44 - alt. 600 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path
  30. 30 : km 3.51 - alt. 615 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path
  31. 31 : km 3.64 - alt. 651 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  32. 32 : km 3.74 - alt. 678 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  33. 33 : km 3.88 - alt. 706 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  34. 34 : km 4 - alt. 732 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  35. 35 : km 4.1 - alt. 741 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  36. 36 : km 4.18 - alt. 753 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  37. 37 : km 4.26 - alt. 758 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  38. 38 : km 4.33 - alt. 765 m - Walk south-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  39. 39 : km 4.4 - alt. 768 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  40. 40 : km 4.48 - alt. 775 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  41. 41 : km 4.57 - alt. 791 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  42. 42 : km 4.66 - alt. 823 m - Walk east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  43. 43 : km 4.75 - alt. 845 m - Walk north-west on Rhyd Ddu Path
  44. 44 : km 4.86 - alt. 866 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  45. 45 : km 4.96 - alt. 886 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  46. 46 : km 5.08 - alt. 904 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path
  47. 47 : km 5.18 - alt. 915 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  48. 48 : km 5.3 - alt. 924 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  49. 49 : km 5.41 - alt. 942 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  50. 50 : km 5.53 - alt. 970 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  51. 51 : km 5.62 - alt. 989 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  52. 52 : km 5.72 - alt. 1,009 m - Walk north on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Watkin Path
  53. 53 : km 5.81 - alt. 1,024 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Llanberis Path
  54. 54 : km 5.88 - alt. 1,055 m - Walk north-east on Rhyd Ddu Path towards Llanberis Path
  55. 55 : km 5.92 - alt. 1,063 m - Continue onto Llanberis Path
  56. E : km 6 - alt. 1,065 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

Other walks in the area

Walking Snowdon via the South Ridge and Rhyd-ddu Path

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↔11.45 km ↗+844 m ↘-844 m ◔5h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Betws Garmon (Gwynedd)

This ascent of Snowdon is realatively quiet yet allows the walker to appreciate the grandeur of the highest mountain in Wales. The outward route uses Snowdon's south ridge with the return route following the Rhyd-Ddu path.

Walking Rhyd-Ddu & Llyn y Gader

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Rhyd-Ddu & Llyn y Gader
↔6.30 km ↗+141 m ↘-150 m ◔2h 10 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Betws Garmon (Gwynedd)

Pretty walk across the South-West slopes of Snowdon, then a riverside section and finally woodland and a lake

Walking Mynydd Mawr from Fron

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↔5.77 km ↗+398 m ↘-372 m ◔2h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llandwrog (Gwynedd)

A straightforward and short ascent in Snowdonia from the village of Fron, with fine views on the way up towards Moel Tryfan and Caernarfon castle in the north, and the Nantlle Ridge to the south.

Walking Snowdon from Llanberis

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↔14.04 km ↗+950 m ↘-939 m ◔6h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llanberis (Gwynedd)

Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is the objective of this walk. This route is the easiest way to Snowdon's summit. Starting in Llanberis, it must be remembered this walk is a serious mountain expedition so you should go fully prepared.

Walking Moel Eilio & Moel Cynghorion from Llanberis

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↔15.60 km ↗+906 m ↘-907 m ◔7h 05 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Llanberis (Gwynedd)

A Snowdonia walk that explores two less frequented summits from Llanberis. The walk offers grandstand views over many of the high peaks of Snowdonia and is more challenging than first impressions might suggest.

Walking Snowdon and Y Lliwedd from Pen-y-pass

Walker
↔11.15 km ↗+818 m ↘-816 m ◔5h 30 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Beddgelert (Gwynedd)

This Snowdonia walk starts from Pen-y-Pass and uses the Pyg Track towards the summit of Snowdon. The route then crosses Y Lliwedd to pick up the Miner's Track for the return to the start. Good navigational skills are essential when leaving Snowdon and because of this, the walk is recommended for experienced walkers only.

Walking Cnicht, Moel Druman and Allt-fawr from Croesor

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↔13.52 km ↗+719 m ↘-715 m ◔5h 55 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Llanfrothen (Gwynedd)

This Snowdonia walk explores four peaks in the Moelwyns. These summits are not the most popular in the area but offer excellent walking and an insight into the now defunct slate quarrying industry.

Walking A Glyderau trio: Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan

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↔9.63 km ↗+838 m ↘-839 m ◔5h 10 ▲Difficult
⚑Departure from Llandygai (Gwynedd)

This walk takes in the three key summits in the Glyders - Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan. It also includes the Y Gribin ridge with its excellent opportunuties for scrambling. Do choose a fine day as the views are spectacular throughout.

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