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Which is the Most Scenic Path up Snowdon?

Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa, stands as the highest peak in Wales and one of the most beloved mountains in the UK. With several well-established routes to its summit, each offering a different character, mood, and challenge, one question often arises for first-timers and returning walkers alike: Which path is the most scenic? While every trail has its charm, many hikers agree that the Miners’ Track and the Pyg Track stand out for sheer dramatic beauty. Still, to understand why, it’s worth taking a closer look at how each scenic contender compares.

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What’s the easiest way up Snowdon?
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What’s the easiest way up Snowdon?

Snowdon (known locally by its Welsh name Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales at 1085m (3,560ft) above sea level. It’s actually taller than any mountain in England too. In fact you’ll have to head up to the Scottish Highlands to find something bigger in the British Isles. Probably the most common question that gets asked around here is “Which is the easiest path up Snowdon?” So we’d like to share with you our guide to Snowdon’s main footpaths ranked in order of difficulty from the easiest to the most difficult.

Whilst there’s a small difference between the lengths of the paths (the Llanberis Path being the longest and the Pyg Track being the shortest) it’s not a huge amount so don’t look at distance alone. All the paths take roughly the same time with a faster walker being able to get up and down in around four hours but for most people, allow six or slightly longer if you’re walking with young children or in poor weather.

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