A crack at the Carneddau |
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| Snowdon gets the tourists' vote, Tryfan and the Glyders are the climbers' favourite, but for walkers, nothing beats the Carneddau. The terrain seems even more mountainous and rugged out here, with the paths hugging unnervingly close to the vast, tumbling cliffs. This walk starts in Bethesda and tackles the two highest peaks in this range, Carnedd Dafydd and Carnedd Llewelyn, before descending into Capel Curig. | ||
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| Country | Wales | |
| County | Gwynedd | |
| National Park | Snowdonia | |
| Type of walk | Mountain (above 600m) | |
| Duration | Full day | |
| Type of Route | Linear | |
| Distance | 16.73km (10.39 miles) (roughly) | |
| Accessibility | Unsuitable for
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| Start | Bethesda, OS Grid: SH624667 |
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| Finish | Capel Curig, OS Grid: SH721582 |
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| Submitted by | Timwoods on 15 October 2008 |
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This was near where I grew up - a great spot for walking, especially in springtime. Remember to for...
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