Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass
By Dave Roberts
on March 4, 2016 5/5 (1)
Posted as a walk in – Europe, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, Wyddfa - Snowdon
Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass
Route Essentials
Route Summary
An exhilarating scramble that’s not as exposed as Crib Goch. Note that the distance and time is for the ascent only – you’ll need to choose a descent route (the PYG Track is one recommendation).
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
6.78 kmAscent
908 mTime
3 hoursCalculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Pen y Pass
Difficulty
Hard Walk, Scrambling, Scrambling Grade 1
Hazards
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Grade 1 Scrambling
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather
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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass
Y Lliwedd is a worthy scramble from Pen y Pass in itself, and an even better route up Snowdon! While not as challenging as Crib Goch, or as popular, it is still a fine day out! If time is short, you can climb Lliwedd and descend the same way, which is achievable during a summer evening for a proficient group.
Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass Route Description
Full Scrambling Route up Lliwedd and Snowdon can be found on Walk up Snowdon
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
An exhilarating scramble that’s not as exposed as Crib Goch. Note that the distance and time is for the ascent only – you’ll need to choose a descent route (the PYG Track is one recommendation).
This walk includes the 2 Washis of Snowdon – Yr Wyddfa, Y Lliwedd
This walk includes the 2 Hewitts of Snowdon – Yr Wyddfa, Y LliweddThis walk includes the 4 Nuttalls of Snowdon – Yr Wyddfa, Y Lliwedd, Y Lliwedd East Top, Lliwedd BachRoute Start Location: Pen y Pass
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
6.78 km | 908 m | 3 hours |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Hard Walk, Scrambling, Scrambling Grade 1
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
There’s a good cafe at Pen y Pass these days, as well as public toilets in the same block. Over the road you’ll find Mallory’s Bar in the Pen y Pass Youth Hostel.
Hazards
Grade 1 Scrambling
Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.
Parking :
LIMITED! £10 a day, £6 for 4 hours. Very early arrival advised. Park in Nant Peris for the Park and Ride
Public Transport:
Sherpa Buses from Llanberis, Betws-y-Coed, Beddgelert, Caernarfon and Porthmadog stop at Pen y Pass at varying frequencies. Check out the Snowdon Sherpa page on Walk up Snowdon for the latest Snowdon Sherpa rundown.
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather
Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?
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