Caernarfon to Llanberis Hilly Run
Route Summary:
| Distance | Ascent | Time |
| 15.2 km | 770 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
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Facilities:
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Hazards:
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Summits and Places on this Route
- Coed Helen - 0.5km
- Moel Smytho - 6.2km
- Cefn-du - 7.1km
- Moel Tryfan - 7.2km
- Pen Dinas - 7.4km
Places Nearby
- Castell Caernarfon Castle - 0.4km
- Nantlle Ridge, Moel Hebog and Eifionydd - 12.0km
- Nantlle Ridge Wild Camp - 12.2km
- Aberdesach Beach - 12.4km
- Llyn Cwm Dulyn - 13.0km
Routes Nearby
- Lon Gwyrfai Rough Route - 0.0km
- Lon Eifion and Lon Gwyrfai - 0.0km
- River Seiont and Caeathro from Caernarfon - 0.0km
- Caernarfon to Rhyd Ddu WHR Link Cycle or Running Route - 0.0km
- Lon Eifion Cycletrack - 0.1km
- Tryfan Junction from Caernarfon - 0.1km
- Rownd Foryd - 0.2km
- Walk the Wales Coast Path From Caernarfon to Clynnog - 0.2km
Accommodation Nearby:
- The Black Boy Inn - 0.4km
- Basecamp Wales - 10.4km
- Snowdonia Bunkhouse - 13.2km
- Yr Efail Swynol The Enchanted Forge Holiday Cottage - 15.3km
- Snowdonia Mountain Hostel - 15.4km
Campsites Nearby:
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 19.1km
- Llyn Gwynant Campsite - 19.5km
- Gwern Gôf Uchaf Campsite - 20.5km
- Gwern Gôf Isaf Campsite - 20.5km
- Dol Gam Campsite and B&B - 26.8km
Pubs and Cafes Nearby:
- The Black Boy Inn - 0.4km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 18.0km
- Pen y Gwryd Hotel - 19.1km
- Your Snowdonia Business Here for free? - 19.1km
- Cynllwyd Cafe – Llyn Crafnant - 26.0km
Other Businesses Nearby:
- The Black Boy Inn - 0.4km
- Snowdon Events - 10.7km
- Snowdonia Bunkhouse - 13.2km
- Summit to Savour - 17.8km
- Mallorys YHA, Pen y Pass - 18.0km
Caernarfon to Llanberis Hilly Run Details
This is my favourite run, with just enough trail to make it interesting and not too much ascent so a mere mortal can complete it.
Location: Caernarfon
Difficulties: None Specified
The Route Due to injury, I’ve not run this route for over a year, but it is my favourite run. The final section climbs up to Bwlch y Groes as does the Eryri Marathon and is torture after only running 6km. I can only imagine how any unprepared runners would feel when they hit that hill after 35km running!
