Snowdon Ranger Path

Thought to be the oldest route to the summit, named for the Snowdon Ranger Inn at its foot, now a YHA. It climbs the western side from Llyn Cwellyn on a gravel bridleway, 8 miles there and back for 937 metres of ascent, and sits between the Llanberis Path and the Pyg Track for effort. Much quieter than Llanberis, largely because there is less parking and almost nothing else at the trailhead.

Difficulty

Graded 3 out of 5, easier than the Pyg Track and harder than Llanberis. 8 miles there and back, 937 metres of ascent, 5 to 7 hours.

Starting Point

Llyn Cwellyn Car Park (LL55 7YS), by the youth hostel

Welsh Name

Llwybr Cwellyn

Surface Type

Gravel

Hazards & Notes

Limited parking and no amenities at the start. A public bridleway shared with horses and cyclists, under the voluntary cycling agreement on Snowdon.

Category: Hiking & Trails

Tags: oldest, quiet, gravel, western-slopes

Coordinates: 53.0759834, -4.1290387

Part of The named paths to the summit of Yr Wyddfa

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