Pen yr Helgi Du, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision North Top and Creigiau Gleision
4 Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), climbed together from Capel Curig.
- Distance
- 19.7 km
- Ascent
- 1220 m
- Time
- 6.5–9 h
- Grade
- Hard
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 833 m
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About this walk
Pen yr Helgi Du, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision North Top and Creigiau Gleision is a hard 19.7 km circular walk with 1,220 m of ascent, taking 6.5 to 9 hours. It starts at Capel Curig, A5 (grid reference SH 680 604). It climbs 4 listed hills, the highest Pen yr Helgi Du at 833 m.
Pen yr Helgi Du, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision North Top and Creigiau Gleision are Hewitts in Eryri (Snowdonia), close enough to climb together. The highest, Pen yr Helgi Du, reaches 833 m (2,732 ft). Hewitts are the hills of England, Wales and Ireland over 2,000 ft (610 m) that rise at least 30 m above their surroundings.
From Capel Curig, A5, tracks and paths lead most of the way, and the last climb is over rougher hill ground. It links the summits along the ridge between them, then returns to the start.
Route
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1
The approach
From Capel Curig, follow the path and tracks towards Pen yr Helgi Du.
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2
The summits
Climb Pen yr Helgi Du, then continue to Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision North Top and Creigiau Gleision.
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3
Return
Descend and return to the start.
Summits
833 m
799 m
676 m
Questions about this walk
- How long does Pen yr Helgi Du, Pen Llithrig y Wrach, Creigiau Gleision North Top and Creigiau Gleision take?
- Most walkers take 6.5–9 hours for the 19.7 km route, which has 1,220 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Capel Curig, A5 (grid reference SH 680 604). Park considerately off the road; don't block gates, passing places or farm tracks.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Not easily: there's no regular bus or train to the start, so you'll need a car, a lift or a long walk in.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded hard. Paths and tracks for most of the way, then rough hill ground near the summit.
- Which hills does it climb?
- Pen yr Helgi Du (833 m, Hewitt); Pen Llithrig y Wrach (799 m, Hewitt); Creigiau Gleision (676 m, Hewitt); Creigiau Gleision North Top (632 m, Hewitt).
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Sheep graze the lower slopes: keep dogs on a lead, especially during lambing (April and May).
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