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Paddy Buckley Leg 3 (Snowdon)

Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park

Snowdon leg of the Paddy Buckley Round

Trail Running Difficult

Distance
20 km
Ascent
1.8 km
Descent
1.9 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
107 m
High Point
1.1 km
Gradient
15˚
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This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and September. From a low point of 107 m to the maximum altitude of 1.1 km, the route covers 20 km, 1776 vertical metres of ascent and 1861 vertical metres of descent.

starting the ascent of Mole Cynghorion
starting the ascent of Mole Cynghorion Photo: Fell Running Guide
the long climb to Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
the long climb to Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Photo: Fell Running Guide
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Description

This leg climbs from Pont Cae Gors via Yr Aran to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). It then heads north to Carnedd Ugain then NW taking in the lesser visited summits of Moel Cynghorion, Foel Goch, Foel Gron and Moel Eilio before descending into Llanberis.

Difficulty

Difficult

Medium Exposure

2 out of 4

The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between May and September