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Lliwedd Scramble up Snowdon From Pen y Pass

By Dave Roberts   

on March 4, 2016    5/5 (1)

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 km

Ascent

908 m

Time

3 hours

Calculate 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

Grade 1 Scrambling

Weather Forecast:

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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

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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 Lliwedd

This walk includes the 4 Nuttalls of Snowdon – Yr Wyddfa, Y Lliwedd, Y Lliwedd East Top, Lliwedd Bach

Route 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.

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Weather Forecast:

Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather

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Guidebooks:

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