Snowdon via Watkin Path
A moderate walk (mountain (above 600m)) in national park Snowdonia starting and finishing in Gwynedd, Wales, about 11.30km (7.02 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
939m (3080ft)
Descent
896m (2939ft)
Max. Elevation
1030m (3379ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
1835m (6019ft)
Start
Nant Gwynant
End
Caernarfon
Distance
11.30km
(7.02mi)
(7.02mi)
Duration
~6:00h
Difficulty
Moderate
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Waypoints
OS Grid SH629504
Take the bus to the start of the walk at Nant Gwynant. Find the entrance to the Hafod-y-Llan estate and find the signpost for 'Watkin Path'. Then follow the wayposts.
OS Grid SH625507
Find the signpost for the Watkin Path, and follow the wayposts.
About 0.52 km (~0.32 miles) from 
OS Grid SH621519
Having passed the waterfall, you will shortly see the Gladstone Rock. At the age of 84, in 1892, Gladstone spoke to open this path.
About 1.23 km (~0.76 miles) from 
OS Grid SH608540
This is the scariest part of climb, on hands and knees - not for the faint-hearted!
About 2.51 km (~1.56 miles) from 
OS Grid SH610543
From the summit of Snowdon, descend by following the train track into Llanberis.
About 0.43 km (~0.27 miles) from 
LlanberisOS Grid SH581598
Finish in Llanberis to get the bus home.(See walk for Llyn Padarn for attractions in Llanberis, many, and photos at visitorreview.com/carfreewalks ).
About 6.22 km (~3.86 miles) from 
