The Top 20 Peaks in Gwynedd

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in Gwynedd is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in Gwynedd for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

Cadair Idris (Penygadair)

Glyder Fawr

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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
Hiking Highlight
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is perhaps the most ascended mountain in the world, and with good reason. This is a majestic mountain, as is befitting of Wales' highest point.

Its glory …
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Cadair Idris (Penygadair)
Hiking Highlight
Complex and striking, Cadair Idris is the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) of southern Eryri (Snowdonia): a honeypot mountain renowned for its imperious cliffs, enticing ridges and pretty tarns. It is a …
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Glyder Fawr
Hiking Highlight
The Glyders Horseshoe is about the best looped trail you can do. Glyder Fawr is part of that loop and from here you have glorious views of Snowdon, Tryfan, Glyder …
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Carnedd Dafydd
Hiking Highlight
After a steep push to the summit, your effort is rewarded with spectacular views over to the Glyderau, Tryfan, Carnedd Llewellyn and Anglesey to the north. At 3,425 feet (1,044 …
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Carnedd Llewelyn
Hiking Highlight
Carnedd Llewelyn is a rugged and wild summit that boasts incredible views of the lake Ffynnon Llugwn. With bracing mountain air to reinvigorate the senses, this peak is a must-climb …
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Elidir Fawr
Hiking Highlight
Elidir Fawr the northernmost peak in the Glyderau range. It's known as the 'Electric Mountain' due to the Dinorwic Power Station that sits deep within its foundations. The mountain's western …
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Crib Goch
Hiking Highlight
The Crib Goch main ridge scramble is one of the best in the UK. Renowned for hair-raising drops on either side, the thin and rocky ridge is the most challenging …
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Cnicht
Hiking Highlight
Nicknamed the Welsh Matterhorn, albeit 12,431 feet (3,789 m) lower than its Swiss counterpart, what Cnicht lacks in height it makes up in shapely attractiveness. It is a fantastically pointy, …
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Garnedd Ugain
Hiking Highlight
Garnedd Ugain's battered trig pillar stands on Wales' second highest peak behind nearby Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). To the south west, an easy arcing path takes you to Yr Wyddfa's summit. …
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