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YHA Snowdon, Gwynedd

Summary

Circular walk from Llanberis YHA Hostel via Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion to the summit of Snowdon, returning by the Llanberis Path.
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
11.9 miles (19.2 km)
Walking time:
08h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

YHA Llanberis

lat: 53.1155957

lon: -4.132408

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