YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass Llanberis

YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass is a modern and well-equipped hostel located at the head of the stunning Llanberis Pass in the heart of Snowdonia National Park, Wales. Offering a range of accommodation options from private rooms to shared dormitories, this hostel is perfectly suited to families, solo travellers, and groups. YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass features a self-catering kitchen, a bar and restaurant, a lounge area, and even a drying room for wet gear, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.

The hostel's location at the start of the Miners� and the Pyg Tracks, two of the most popular routes up Snowdon, makes it a favoured choice for those aiming to conquer Wales's highest peak. The surrounding Snowdonia National Park offers an abundance of additional walking, climbing, and mountain biking opportunities, encompassing a range of landscapes from rugged mountains to beautiful lakes and forests. The nearby Llyn Llydaw, one of Snowdonia's deepest lakes, offers breathtaking views and is steeped in Arthurian legend. For those interested in history and heritage, the National Slate Museum in Llanberis, the town of Caernarfon with its impressive medieval castle, and the village of Beddgelert, known for its folk tale of the faithful hound Gelert, are all within easy reach. Zip World Slate Caverns, offering underground zip lines and adventure activities, is a short drive away for thrill-seekers. With its excellent facilities and prime location, YHA Snowdon Pen Y Pass offers an unparalleled base for an adventurous exploration of Snowdonia.

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Facilities at the YHA Hostel
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Disabled Facilities

Whats near this YHA Hostel ?
Restaurant/s
Walking Country
Cycling Country

International Airports

Liverpool John Lennon Airport Liverpool Merseyside L24 1YD 51.4 miles

Manchester Airport Ringway Greater Manchester M90 1QX 74.9 miles

Local Airports

Caernarfon Airport Caernarfon Gwynedd LL54 5TP 13.2 miles

Anglesey Airport Llanfair yn Neubwll Isle of Anglesey LL65 3NX 24.4 miles

Motorways

M53 Junction 2 West Kirby,Moreton 44.4 miles

M53 Junction 4 Bebington, Bromborough, Clatterbridge, Neston 45.0 miles

M53 Junction 1 Birkenhead, New Brighton, Wallasey 45.4 miles

Railway Stations

Roman Bridge station code = RMB LL25 0JG 4.6 miles

Dolwyddelan station code = DWD LL25 0TJ 6.0 miles

Ferry Ports

Barmouth Ferry sailing to -> Fairbourne Point Address: Barmouth Gwynedd LL42 1HB 25.1 miles

Fairbourne Point sailing to -> Barmouth Ferry Address: Fairbourne Gwynedd LL39 1BX 25.3 miles

Pyg Track & Miners Track Start - LL55 4NU
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SH 64737 55609
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The top of Llanberis pass (Pen-y-Pass) with a car park - the start of two walks to Snowdon summit, the miners track is the hardest, both being 7 miles

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Garnedd Ugain Summit - LL55 4UL
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SH 61701 55411
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A Welsh mountain called Crib-y-Ddysgl and the 2nd highest peak in Wales close to Snowdon summit

Elevation = 1065 Meters / 3494.1 Feet
1.9m / 3.1km - - 28min

Glyder Fawr - LL55 4NY
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The highest peak in the Snowdonia Glyder Fawr mountain range, located between the Ogwen Valley north and the Llanberis Pass south. The Cantilever Stone lies to the east of the summit

Elevation = 1001 Meters / 3284.1 Feet
1.5m / 2.4km - - 22min

Glaslyn - LL55 4NU
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SH 61610 54565
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A lake located 2000 feet up set within a dramatic Cwm, (a glaciated valley) on the flanks of mount Snowdon, visible when walking up or going by the mountain railway. One of the popular walks to the summit via the miners track runs along the north shore of the lake.

2m / 3.2km - - 31min

Crib Goch - LL55 4NU
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SH 62380 55181
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A Snowdonia mountain with a steep sided ridge known as "The Knife Edge" popular with walkers near Snowdon summit

Elevation = 923 Meters / 3028.2 Feet
1.5m / 2.4km - - 22min

Cwm Idwal Nature Reserve - LL57 3LZ
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SH 64324 59266
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The visitor centre is the ideal place to start a visit to Cwm Idwal National Nature Reserve on the A5 near Llyn Ogwen mid way between Capel Curig and Bethesda. Coordinates are for the Nature Reserve at Cwm Idwal

2.3m / 3.7km - - 34min

Castell Y Gwynt - LL57 3LZ
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SH 65629 58150
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Classed as a Nuttall (hill) and not part of the welsh 3000 feet summits despite its elevation of 972 metres (3189 feet) a sub peak of Glyder Fach in the Glyderau mountain range

Elevation = 972 Meters / 3189 Feet
1.6m / 2.6km - - 25min

Snowdon Summit - LL55 4UL
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SH 61015 54388
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Snowdon, also know as Yr Wyddfa is the highest point in England and Wales, with a summit visitors centre and Cafe, and the terminus of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. The Trigonometry point a little higher up is a popular Photographic opportunity for visitors

Elevation = 1085 Meters / 3559.7 Feet
2.4m / 3.9km - - 37min

Cantilever Stone - LL57 3LZ
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A stone formation on the Glyder Fach mountain range, a very large flat stone protruding into the air, seemingly unsupported at one end. A boulder strewn ridge which in its way is also unusual.

1.8m / 2.9km - - 27min

Llyn Idwal - LL57 3LZ
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SH 64512 59584
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Llyn Idwal (lake) is one of several in the area formed by glacial action and located in Cwm Idwal Glyderau mountains of Snowdonia, close to the A5 road. There is parking and toilet's nearby should you want to stop and walk to the lake

2.4m / 3.9km - - 37min

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