Siabod Challenge W/out Snowdon+glyderau
Technical sheet
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Activity: Walking
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Distance: 18.77 km
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Calculated time: 9h 05
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Difficulty: Not specified
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Return to departure point: Yes
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Vertical gain: + 1,293 m
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Vertical drop: - 1,297 m
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Highest point: 867 m
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Lowest point: 180 m
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Country: United Kingdom
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Area: Snowdonia
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District: Capel Curig
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Start/End: N 53.104958° / W 3.912462°
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 191 m
- 1 : km 0.01 - alt. 190 m - Turn sharp right onto A4086
- 2 : km 0.03 - alt. 192 m - Turn left
- 3 : km 0.03 - alt. 191 m - Keep right
- 4 : km 0.14 - alt. 197 m - Keep right
- 5 : km 0.33 - alt. 211 m - Keep right
- 6 : km 0.34 - alt. 212 m - Keep left
- 7 : km 0.35 - alt. 212 m - Turn left
- 8 : km 0.39 - alt. 217 m - Keep right
- 9 : km 6.11 - alt. 758 m - Turn sharp left onto Miners' Track
- 10 : km 6.13 - alt. 760 m - Turn left onto Miners' Track
- 11 : km 8.84 - alt. 274 m - Turn right onto A4086
- 12 : km 9 - alt. 275 m - Turn left
- 13 : km 9.33 - alt. 269 m - Turn sharp left
- 14 : km 14.61 - alt. 867 m - Turn left
- 15 : km 14.63 - alt. 865 m - Keep left
- 16 : km 17.42 - alt. 299 m - Keep left
- 17 : km 17.85 - alt. 227 m - Turn left
- 18 : km 18.13 - alt. 180 m - Turn right
- 19 : km 18.13 - alt. 180 m - Turn right
- 20 : km 18.26 - alt. 183 m - Turn left
- 21 : km 18.31 - alt. 189 m - Turn right onto A4086
- S/E : km 18.77 - alt. 191 m
Other walks in the area
Crimpiau from Capel Curig

The minor Snowdonia summit of Crimpiau provides an excellent walk from Capel Curig. The route crosses quite mountainous terrain and the view down Llyn Crafnant is one of the great panoramas in the area. Do make sure you are suitably equipped for this walk.
A circuit of Llyn Crafnant, near Trefriw
This Snowdonia walk provides aeasy circuit of picturesque Llyn Tranant, a reservoir nestling in the Carneddau mountains. The route is easy to follow and provides some rugged scenery without to much effort. Ideal for a family walk and picnic.
Tryfan by the North Ridge from Ogwen Valley
This challenging route to the summit of Tryfan is one the great walks and scrambles of Snowdonia. Starting from the Ogwen Valley, much of the ascent up Tryfan's north ridge involves the use of hands. In winter this route takes on a different character when ice and snow are present and should only be attempted by those experienced in winter mountaineering.
A Glyderau trio: Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr and Tryfan
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.
A circuit of Llyn Idwal from Ogwen Cottage
Llyn Idwal lies in a spectacular location under the Glyder Mountains in Snowdonia. This walk provides a mountain experience without too much effort walking through a rocky amphitheatre in the mountains.
Snowdon and Y Lliwedd from Pen-y-pass
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.
Melynllyn and Dulyn Reservoir from Llyn Eigiau parking

This walk on the eastern side of the Carneddau mountains in Snowdonia offers a sense of solitude and excellent mountain scenery. The route is generally easy to follow although careful navigation is needed on the section from Dulyn Reservoir back to the start.
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