While the Snowdon Horseshoe is well known, the Alternative or South, Snowdon Horseshoe isn’t. The only thing it has in common with the Snowdon Horseshoe is the section from Lliwedd to Snowdon’s summit. Starting off in Nant Gwynant on the Watkin Path, it’s soon off path as you head up a mining track to Lliwedd. …
For those of you who are based in Nant Gwynant, but don’t wish to follow the crowds up the Watkin this is one of the better options. With sections that are almost off path, you start to forget that you’re on the flanks of one of the busiest mountains in the UK. Couple this by …
Snowdon Allt Maenderyn (South) Ridge from Nant Gwynant Read More »
This is one of the least obvious routes to Lliwedd and possibly on to Snowdon. Starting off on the Watkin path with the hordes, you’ll soon be leaving them behind, probably shaking their heads at you as you’re clearly going the wrong way. You need to follow the Watkin Path from Nant Gwynant, initially through the …
A long walk from Craflwyn with some off path sections to start and a difficult return to start at the end. OS Map Required Explorer 017, BMC Map, Landranger 115 Difficulties Distance and returning to start. Start / End Craflwyn near Beddgelert to Llanberis or Waunfawr. Facilities Parking and Toilets Public Transport Sherpa buses and paid for parking. Route to follow …
The Watkin Path originally opened in 1892 as a donkey track and was never truly finished. Of all the official ascents, The Watkin Path starts nearest to sea level and so has more ascent than any other direct route up Snowdon. Whilst the Llanberis Path starts off only 50m higher and involves a little more …
Walk up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Watkin Path – Llwybr Watkin Read More »
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