C Route Ryd Ddu Wales

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 16.50 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 5h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 233 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 240 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 209 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 38 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/E : km 0 - alt. 191 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.02 - alt. 190 m - Turn left
  3. 3 : km 2.38 - alt. 209 m - Turn slight left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  4. 4 : km 2.52 - alt. 208 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  5. 5 : km 2.78 - alt. 193 m - Turn sharp right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  6. 6 : km 3.67 - alt. 143 m - Turn slight left
  7. 7 : km 3.83 - alt. 143 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  8. 8 : km 3.96 - alt. 144 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  9. 9 : km 4.16 - alt. 158 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  10. 10 : km 4.5 - alt. 174 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  11. 11 : km 4.98 - alt. 152 m - Keep right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  12. 12 : km 5.07 - alt. 145 m - Keep right
  13. 13 : km 5.54 - alt. 148 m - Turn slight left
  14. 14 : km 5.93 - alt. 140 m - Turn sharp left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  15. 15 : km 5.95 - alt. 140 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  16. 16 : km 6.71 - alt. 101 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 7.35 - alt. 58 m - Turn sharp right
  18. 18 : km 7.43 - alt. 58 m - Turn right
  19. 19 : km 7.57 - alt. 58 m - Keep right
  20. 20 : km 7.68 - alt. 58 m - Turn left
  21. 21 : km 7.75 - alt. 49 m - Turn right
  22. 22 : km 7.78 - alt. 48 m - Turn left onto Oberon Wood
  23. 23 : km 7.85 - alt. 42 m - Turn left onto A498
  24. 24 : km 8.02 - alt. 42 m - Turn right onto Oberon Wood
  25. 25 : km 8.09 - alt. 48 m - Turn right
  26. 26 : km 8.11 - alt. 49 m - Turn left
  27. 27 : km 8.19 - alt. 58 m - Turn right
  28. 28 : km 8.27 - alt. 58 m - Keep left
  29. 29 : km 8.43 - alt. 58 m - Turn left
  30. 30 : km 8.51 - alt. 58 m - Turn sharp left
  31. 31 : km 9.16 - alt. 101 m - Turn right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  32. 32 : km 9.28 - alt. 111 m - Keep right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  33. 33 : km 9.92 - alt. 140 m - Turn right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  34. 34 : km 11.55 - alt. 174 m - Turn right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  35. 35 : km 11.89 - alt. 158 m - Turn right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  36. 36 : km 12.1 - alt. 144 m - Turn sharp left
  37. 37 : km 12.36 - alt. 166 m - Turn right
  38. 38 : km 12.42 - alt. 164 m - Turn right
  39. 39 : km 12.43 - alt. 163 m - Turn left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  40. 40 : km 13.05 - alt. 193 m - Turn sharp left onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  41. 41 : km 13.31 - alt. 208 m - Turn right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  42. 42 : km 13.45 - alt. 209 m - Keep right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  43. 43 : km 15.43 - alt. 185 m - Keep right onto Lôn Gwyrfai
  44. 44 : km 15.78 - alt. 188 m - Turn left onto A4085
  45. 45 : km 16.22 - alt. 179 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 16.23 - alt. 181 m - Turn right
  47. 47 : km 16.37 - alt. 190 m - Turn right
  48. S/E : km 16.49 - alt. 190 m

Useful Information

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Other walks in the area

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 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 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

Walker
↔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

Walker
↔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

Walker
↔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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