Yr Wyddfa: Choosing the right path | Eryri National Park (original) (raw)
Rhyd Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Paths
HARD/STRENUOUS
Good public transport connections
Good for those with experience in strenuous mountain hikes
Limited parking for both routes so best to use public transport
The Rhyd Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Paths ascend the western slopes of Yr Wyddfa. The Rhyd Ddu path begins from the village of Rhyd Ddu and the Snowdon Ranger begins on the shores of Llyn Cwellyn, about a mile and a half from Rhyd Ddu.
The routes are often described as quieter routes, but they can still be busy during the summer. Both paths are challenging hikes to Yr Wyddfa’s summit fit for those with experience in strenuous mountain hikes.
You should always consider the effect of your visit on local communities in the area. Rhyd Ddu is a small village and the car park for the Rhyd Ddu Path has 60 spaces which can easily fill up by 8:00am during the busy spring and summer months. The car park for the Snowdon Ranger has even less spaces. Making use of the Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service is a great way to reach both the Rhyd Ddu and Snowdon Ranger trailheads.