About
Big mountains with fewer crowds. Loop | 15 km | 900 m | 5–7 hours | Hard
Why go
- Unreal views over tryfan, the carneddau range, and snowdonia national park
- Gorgeous landscapes
- A timeless spot, one of the first places visited on a dedicated photography trip
Must try
- Pen yr ole wen via pinnacle ridge & porcupine ridge
Pro tips
- Parking in laybys along the a5 fills up quick
- Go early for sunrise
- Wear proper boots, it’s loose + steep
- Add carnedd dafydd if you want to extend it
- Pitch late, leave early for wild camping
Good to know
- Exposed to the elements – check weather and bring proper gear
- Not ideal in bad weather or high winds
- Wild camping is against the law except scotland & dartmoor
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Rating
4.9 / 5