Highlight • Viewpoint
View of Pen yr Ole Wen
Hiking
5.0
(42)
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Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Cwm Idwal
Tips
January 9, 2026
Hiking
Challenging Ascents: The mountain is famous for its steep, unrelenting climb from Ogwen Cottage. The most direct route involves a breathless scramble up the south ridge, which quickly gains height and provides dramatic aerial views of Llyn Idwal below.
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Elevation 430 m
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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h
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