The Snowdon Coast to Coast Challenge
By Dave Roberts
on February 5, 2015 5/5 (1)
Posted as a walk in – Europe, Snowdonia National Park, Wales, Wyddfa - Snowdon
The Snowdon Coast to Coast Challenge
Route Essentials
Route Summary
See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.
Distance
44.57 kmAscent
2216 mTime
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Start Location
Difficulty
Epic Walk
Hazards
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.
The Snowdon Coast to Coast Challenge Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download
The Snowdon Coast to Coast Challenge
Here’s a realistic challenge that won’t leave you feeling like you’ve fallen down three flights of stairs for the following week.
Coast to coast challenges have a special appeal to them, as do the highest points. Combine them and you’ve got the Snowdon Coast to Coast from Caernarfon to Penrhyndeudraeth (or continue onwards to Porthmadog, returning to the start via the WHR). The best thing about this is that the peaks left over from the Snowdon range are Lliwedd and Crib Goch, ripe for the climbing by completing the classic Snowdon Horseshoe!
OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115
The route starts at sea level in Caernarfon, before following the Lon Gwyfai to Bwlch y Groes, just above Llanberis.
The route then follows the Moel Eilio ridge over towards the Snowdon Ranger, and the summit of Snowdon.
Descending the South Ridge, you’ve a final ascent over Yr Aran, before descending the wild Cwm yr Hyrddod to Beddgelert.
Finish with a punishing, and undulating 16km to the end, down the Aberglaslyn pass, over to Croeseor and finally down via the cool forests to Penrhyndeudraeth.
Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks
Route Summary:
Route Start Location:
Distance |
Ascent |
Time |
44.57 km | 2216 m |
Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.
Activivity Type: Epic Walk
Summits and Places on this Route
Facilities
Check out the businesses nearby for more places to stay and drink.
Hazards
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 :
Public Transport:
Weather Forecast:
Met Office Snowdonia Mountain Weather
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