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Hiking · Wales, Wales

Snowdon via Pyg Track

  • Distance11km (6.8 miles) return
  • Duration5–6 hours return
  • Elevation1,085m (3,560ft)
  • Rating★ 4.9
  • TransportSherpa S4 bus from Llanberis or Nant Peris to Pen-y-Pass (£2.50); car park fills by 7am in summer — take the bus
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Snowdon via Pyg Track

Trail facts

Trail area
Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd
Best season
May–October

What to bring

  • Walking boots
  • Full waterproofs
  • Layers
  • OS Explorer OL17 map
  • Emergency food and water

Location

Start: Pen-y-Pass car park, Nant Gwynant, LL55 4NY

53.0793, -4.0215 View on map