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Snowdon via Llanberis Path

  • Distance14.5km (9 miles) return
  • Duration6–8 hours return
  • Elevation1,085m (3,560ft) summit
  • Rating★ 4.8
  • TransportSherpa S1 bus to Llanberis from Caernarfon (£2.50 single); Llanberis car parks £5/day; Pen-y-Pass car park (alternate trailhead) fills by 7am in summer
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Snowdon via Llanberis Path

Trail facts

Trail area
Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd
Best season
May–October (summit can be under snow/ice November–April)

What to bring

  • Walking boots
  • Waterproof jacket and trousers
  • Warm hat and gloves
  • Map (OS Explorer OL17)
  • Headtorch
  • Sufficient food and water
  • First-aid kit

Location

Start: Royal Victoria Hotel car park, Llanberis, LL55 4TY

53.1205, -4.1221 View on map