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Walk the Mynydd Mawr route from Rhyd-Ddu near Llanberis., Gwynedd

Walk the Mynydd Mawr route from Rhyd-Ddu near Llanberis.

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Here we have a Snowdonia walk climbing Mynydd Mawr from Rhyd-Ddu, with strong views of Craig y Bera, the Nantlle Ridge and the Snowdon massif.

Along the way

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Mynydd MawrSummit reached on this Snowdonia walk from Rhyd-Ddu, with strong views across the surrounding peaks.
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Craig y BeraCrag visible from the walk, one of the features the route is praised for.
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Nantlle RidgeLong ridge in view along the route, adding to the wide mountain panorama.
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Snowdon massifMountain group seen from the route, making it a good way to see Snowdonia's high ground.

The route

Distance4.8 km
Running≈ 55 min
Cycling≈ 49 min
Climb↑ 514 m
RouteOne way

A 4.8 km one-way route from Llanberis to run or cycle, with 514 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 514 m in total

Before you go

StartLlanberis, Gwynedd, LL54 6TNOpen the start in Maps →
FinishA different place from the start: see the map
ParkingThe start is the pay and display car park by the Welsh Highland Railway Station at Rhyd-Ddu.

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