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I Hiked Snowdon and Think I May Have Uncovered the Mountain's Best-Kept Hidden Gem
If you're an avid hiker or relatively new to the world of walking, chances are Snowdon features prominently on your bucket list — but it's high time you added this particular route to that very same list.
TL;DR
- The Rhyd Ddu Path is identified as the quietest of the six main routes to Mount Snowdon's summit.
- The route is 3.75 miles each way (approx. 12 km total), with an elevation gain of 895 meters, estimated to take 6-7 hours.
- It is classified as a demanding walk with a narrow, exposed ridge near the top.
- The hike offers breathtaking scenery of mountain peaks and woodlands.
- Starting at Rhyd Ddu train station car park, it offers parking, toilets, and drinking water.
- The summit area can be crowded with a café and railway access.