SNOWDEN (YR WYDDFA), YR ARAN.
Train Approaching
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The climb to Bwlch Cilian was never steep and from the ridge we had great views down to Llyn Llydaw.
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Nantgwynant-Cwm Llan-Watkin path-Bwlch Cilian-Snowden-Allt Maenderyn-Yr Aran.
The valley was in mist but we soon emerged above it in the woods at the start of the Watkin path. Yr Aran was a fine sight as we entered Cwm Llan where we stopped at the Gladstone Rock. The climb to Bwlch Cilian was never steep and from the ridge we had great views down to Llyn Llydaw. Sadly the final climb to Snowden is badly eroded, and the summit was crowded with people arriving by the train adding to the throng. It was rough at times down the south ridge rewarded by a fine ascent of Yr Aran.
Snowden
WALK 2781 DATE Sat 17th Oct 2009 SNOWDEN (YR WYDDFA), YR ARAN.
ROUTE Nantgwynant-Cwm Llan-Watkin path-Bwlch Cilian-Snowden-Allt Maenderyn-Yr Aran.
WEATHER A warm sunny day. COMPANIONS Club weekend-Leader David.
COMMENT The valley was in mist but we soon emerged above it in the woods at the start of the
Watkin path. Yr Aran was a fine sight as we entered Cwm Llan where we stopped at the
Gladstone Rock. The climb to Bwlch Cilian was never steep and from the ridge we had
great views down to Llyn Llydaw. Sadly the final climb to Snowden is badly eroded, and
the summit was crowded with people arriving by the train adding to the throng. It was
rough at times down the south ridge rewarded by a fine ascent of Yr Aran.
MILEAGE 9 HIGHEST POINT 3560ft Snowden FEET CLIMBED 4300