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Name:Yr Aran
Hill number:1997
Height:747.2m / 2451ft
RHB Section:30B: Snowdonia
Nuttall/Wainwright area:Snowdon
County/UA:Gwynedd
Catchment:Glaslyn
Class:Marilyn, Hump, Simm, Hewitt, Nuttall,
Buxton & Lewis, Bridge, Clem, Trail 100
(Ma,Hu,Tu,Sim,Hew,N,BL,Bg,Cm,T100)
Grid ref:SH 60440 51531
Summit feature:rock by cairn
Drop:235m
Col:512m  SH605521  
OS map sheet(s):(1:50k) 115
(1:25k) OL17W
Observations:small knoll 25m NE is at least 0.5m lower
Survey:Leica NA730/Leica 530
Survey of Craig Wen.pdf
Comments:Added to Trail 100 list Jan 2020
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Logged Descriptions  (logged by 699 users)ByDate of Ascent
SnowyPoppyhillwalker18/01/2024
With Nick and Rufus from Rhyd Ddu. Yr Aran and Craig Wen.jacobrichmond28/11/2023
Clach Liath08/10/2023
After departing Martin's birthday weekend. Pretty damp, lots of waterfall action.Grinner24/09/2023
Nice gradual walk from Rhyd Ddu village following Snowdon Ranger path initially. Nice and steady until 3/4 of the way. Bits of scrambling to work towards the summitCofiStevenStyle16/09/2023
soloFabioski24/08/2023
Offshoot doing the North section of the Cambrian Way.andrewroberts12/08/2023
From Rhyd Ddu up to old quarry. Followed wall up to summit Yr Aran. Continued on to Craig Wen then back to quarry path using tricky to follow paths. Muddy in places. Windy day.Yr Eryr Aur29/07/2023
With Martin Kimberley. Followed the Trail Magazine route from the Watkin Path car park at Pont Bethania, where there were several spaces still at 9:30 am. Good route, great views.gbeniston20/07/2023
Roadside parking in Bethania, SW of Nantgwynant car park (full). Followed the start of the Watkin Path then took the left hand fork above the waterfall. Up grassy slopes to join the east ridge. Followed the wall almost to the summit. Large trig bolt in rock near hp. Descended south, following the wall to climb Dinas Hill (388m). Solo.Dangerous Dave13/07/2023
ML training course!Joel45113/07/2023
ARC02/07/2023
Started from Rhyd Ddu on excellent path to old mine. Thereafter followed wall and tiny path to summit. Joined by Laura on her first mountain.Crumblie226/06/2023
pwatson198001/06/2023
Mark65Evans23/05/2023
Sunny morning. Weather got colder. Some snow above 600m. But what a summit with stunning views. With my Dad.simonjallen14/03/2023
From Nant Gwynant in winter conditions.alunrees4021/01/2023
KatyT16/11/2022
D-Dog12/11/2022
Watkins Path from Bethania to quarry near east ridge. Very windy with heavy rain/hail showers. Returned via north ridge in fading light.lordtonult06/11/2022
Up Watkin Path to quarry, up Cambrian Way to col, ascent of Yr Aran. Decscent to quarry on southern slopes, explore and back to base of Watkin Pathandrew.morel04/11/2022
From Rhyd Ddugettingonabit02/10/2022
David S27/08/2022
danduponty07/08/2022
6.4 mile out-and-back from Rhyd-Ddu car park up Rhyd-Ddu path the onto track to the old quarries crossing a ladder stile and ascending steep but easy slopes up to ridge and then to summit. 568m ascent. The views today were amazing. Not a cloud in the sky and not too hazy taking in most of Southern Snowdonia and all of Cardigan Bay and dare I say the best view of Snowdon from another mountain. Great little summit too. A hidden gem of a mountain.DanTrig16/06/2022
spallen29/05/2022
From Nant Peris. Watkin path up to Yr Aran, continuing onto Craig Wen before descending to join the path from Craflwyn to return to the Watkin path.alunrees3914/05/2022
With Pete, Tom, Joel, Ella, & Corwyn. Windy & claggy day, although not as bad as MWIS suggested. Circuit from Rhyd Ddu, returning via the new path to Pont Cae Gors and a quick trip to Llyn Llywelyn in Beddgelert Forest.millionmts04/04/2022
bwm26/03/2022
Skarletk06/03/2022
ThomasSmith_0705/02/2022
arjh28/01/2022
From Rhyd Ddu, during ML training exped.derrymark22/10/2021
With Angiesimon and co18/09/2021
Cracking day doing Yr Aran and Snowdon via the Watkin path. Weather was bad for August with cloud for most of the day. Started late (11am) to wait for the worst to pass. Struggled finding the path split at first for Yr Aran across the bog but soon found my way towards higher ground. Summited around 2pm for a perfectly timed 30 second break in the clouds. Whole way up and back to the Watkin without seeing another.MysteriousSue16/08/2021
rickeeling16/08/2021
acleafe02/08/2021
https://www.strava.com/activities/5714988277rhif731/07/2021
This was my final Welsh Marilyn and my 1551st and final one so walked up from Rhydd Ddu with my wife, and summitted with Chris, Alex, Barry and Dan. Enjoyed the company together with the usual summit celebrations. Excellent walking conditions and a beer at the Cwellan afterwards.NormanW02/07/2021
Snowdon and Yr Aran from Rhyd DduGary Heath04/06/2021
From Bethania, up the Watkin Path then north east to Gallt y Wennalt, followed horseshoe route over Y Lliwedd, traverse around Cwm Tregalan to Bwlch Cwm Llan, then ascent of Yr Aran before final descent to Watkin path. Warm, sunny day with little wind. Summit of Yr Aran to ourselves, a very fine viewpoint. Total of 12.5 miles in 8 hours.Marksalop31/05/2021
Mark65Evans26/05/2021
from bethenia cp, £3 for 4hrs, £6 all day, same route as the previous post. couldnt have chosen a clearer day.bardolph07/05/2021
An excellent hill with great views of the Snowdon massif. Walked with Lindsey from Bethania carpark (given a free ticket by departing driver). Cloudy-bright, light wind. Started up Watkin Path at 10am. Impressive mining ruins. Into Cwm Llan then up steep grass following faint path up to the ridge. Followed wall west until wire fence then over stile and up steep short path to Yr Aran summit. Had lunch then rumbles of thunder so retraced route (with detour to see Gladstone's Rock). Rained during the walk-out. Back to car about 4pm giving approx 5 hours walking time. Route approx 5 miles, 2,100 ft ascent.Skip02/05/2021
jthomson6nr901/05/2021
Yr Wyddfa South Horseshoe: Y Lliwedd - Yr Wyddfa - Yr Aran from Pont BethaniaJHes29/04/2021
From Nantgwynant. Yr Aran and Craig Wen.WelshMountainGoat3825/04/2021
ML Course wild camp day 1. Ascent from Bethania via Cwm Llanlindslow16/10/2020
TeamMoo17/09/2020
daveyf200104/09/2020
IainM_7723/08/2020
from Craig WenIWC01/12/2019
Via the Watkin path for Snowdon from Nantgwynant/Bethania car park. With a small group from Hiking Manchester. Varied day, with some mist, but also some great views.Lazylizzie03/11/2019
Miflij09/10/2019
Mark65Evans25/09/2019
Jrobholland16/09/2019
Ringouzel10/09/2019
With Dave Wragg in round from Rhyd Ddu inc Snowdon, in improving weather, no rain. Rounsfell31/08/2019
From Nantgwynant via Watkin's Path. Onwards to Snowdon summit. Descend from Snowdon via south ridge and climbed to summit of Yr Aran. Return via path making a descending traverse north of the east ridge, pausing to look at disused mine workings (marked) from which old mining tramways were used to return to the valley bottom and return to the starting point. With Mike Raffe.raffemeister28/08/2019
Followed Nuttall route 3.3 very pleasant walkJulieB17/08/2019
Round of Yr Aran, Snowdon and Y Lliwedd from Bethania CP. East ridge, then back down east ridge as far as stone wall before left turn towards Snowdon.Topographer5701/08/2019
smb2019/06/2019
nigelcmason07/06/2019
Yr Aran and Mynydd Mawr out and back to each from Rhydd-ddu. 20km with 1100m ascent in 6 hours. (S)silveracorn_alan06/05/2019
Snowdon via Watkin path with Mike Wilkinson, Vanessa & Daniel Howells (WBMC)JtwoUD23/04/2019
Cerdded o Rhyd Ddu. Gyda Rhiannon.sionbrit22/04/2019
Traverse over Crib Goch down to Rhyd DduN.Morters09/04/2019
https://www.strava.com/activities/4261355647Sleepwa1ker07/04/2019
andrew brown07/04/2019
Andrew Brown 207/04/2019
Route: Rhyd Ddu – Bwlch Cwm Llan – Yr Aran – Craig Wen – Rhyd Ddu. Stats: 3hrs51, 12.16km, 647.5m ascent. Weather: cold & extremely windy (55mph), but clear skies. Notes: snow/ice on ground (up to waist-deep in places); lost hat after wind blew it over the edge during ascent; original aim of Snowdon abandoned due to winds (although BJ summited).millionmts05/04/2019
From Rhyd Ddu CP (£6.00) - visited Y Aran first, then back to CP & on to Mynydd Mawr. Y Aran is an excellent hill with a really good mountain path from the bwlch.ger28/03/2019
CMC walkgreenways23/02/2019
David Meeson23/02/2019
Repeat visit (also March 2008) with M & X. Dropped off at Bethania by Mrs Anchovy, up the Watkins Path to Plas Cwm-llan, left up to mine workings and then up on to ridge and then summit. Basked in surprisingly warm sunshine on the top. Then on to Craig Wen before descending to a pub in Beddgelert where we met up again with Mrs A. Just over 10 km.Herbert Anchovy30/10/2018
M430/10/2018
Xan30/10/2018
From car park at Rhyd Ddu station £2-50 up Snowdon path. Went over first stile at the quarry & headed up the hill. Would have been better to have continued & gone up the path beside a dry stone wall.rogreeves19/10/2018
LovelyLass19/10/2018
From Watkins PathDan Baddeley03/10/2018
tomd430/09/2018
Repeat.chalky195324/09/2018
georgecaren10/09/2018
From Rhyd-Ddu. Snowdon path then East to Bwlch Cwm Lan. Steeply South on a bit of a path to the ridge and on to the summit. Good weather. Val was with me as far as Bwlch Cwm Lan then waited while I went on to the summit.mike.hoult29/08/2018
oldbagger2709/08/2018
As part of the RCSL Snowdonia Challenge.matthewgibbs08/06/2018
MountainBlade28/05/2018
Start Beddgelert up the Watkins Path to Snowdon then to Yr Aran, return via Craig Wen to Beddgelert, 17 miles.stephenbuda14/05/2018
Tony J05/05/2018
Dropped off at Betnania Cwn Llan path, a wander over and picked up at Rhyd-Ddu. Claggy on top, nice afternoon. With Tim747Shutterlag19/04/2018
#640 With shutterlagtim74719/04/2018
solitaryfellwanderer26/12/2017
JDMCGARRIGLE03/12/2017
Curlywurly10/11/2017
Route: Rhyd Ddu - Yr Aran - Rhyd Ddu. Approx. Stats: 3hrs, 8km, 556m ascent. Weather: very windy, with alternating sun & rain. Notes: slipped when climbing slate on ascent and cut finger; very nice climb onto top.millionmts05/11/2017
sebastiencale04/11/2017
Climbed during ML assessment expedition on evening before first camp. Weather mostly good, some patchy mist. Climbed via east ridge. Descended to camp in Cwm Tregalan afterwards.jamessteel10025/10/2017
robmurray24/10/2017
LizH18/10/2017
PeterAH18/10/2017
Wonderful walk up from Watkin Path then on to Snowdon via south ridge and down via WatkinMark Sims05/10/2017
ML assessmentMatt Smith20/09/2017
discerner06/09/2017
patrick29/08/2017
Andy_E15/08/2017
From Nant Peris. Yr Aran, Craig Wen and Snowdon via the South Ridge.Alunrees3309/08/2017
Cat081207/08/2017
Bag200001/08/2017
GutoEvens12/07/2017
I had an afternoon walk up to this summit after a morning of rain.meltdiceburg25/06/2017
Whilst staying at H F Guest House, Craflwyn Hall, near Beddgelert. Solo. After ascending Snowdon I descended the SW ridge (Bwlch Main) passing several people going up but far, far fewer than were going up from Pen-y-Pass. I went over a minor top before descending the S ridge to reach Bwlch Cwm Llan. There were only a few people here. I scrambled up to the top of Yr Aran. A couple were also making the ascent of Yr Aran, the only people I saw on this hill. I continued to Craig Wen, descending to Craflwyn Hall.pwbellarby13/05/2017
Bob & DukeDukeNukem24/04/2017
M0JCQ18/04/2017
tomcr8807/04/2017
Overcast, breezy, cloud base 2200'. Via Watkin path, then left fork and up the grass to ridge. Return via ridge and disused incline. 2.5 hours.Wycombe Wanderer03/04/2017
ras5202/04/2017
On a glorious blue sky day ascended Snowdon by the south ridge via the summit of Yr Aran. Descended along the Watkin Path.knarf25/03/2017
Dusty17/03/2017
tgboosh04/02/2017
with RobLouieb7813/01/2017
Kendall05/01/2017
davechick11/12/2016
Neil Haslewood25/11/2016
sotamike.hartley13/11/2016
andy6320/10/2016
mntainman09/10/2016
with the WFP group.lkturner02/10/2016
Tagged on to Dinas Emrys and Dinas Hill to make for a more rewarding outing.Twice Shy06/08/2016
huwgoslavia03/08/2016
Took train to Snowdon summit, then walked down to col and up to Yr Aran. After descended into valley and went up y Lliwedd. Very hot day.IanHHill19/07/2016
Solo, from Nantgwynant. On round with Snowdon and Y Lliwedd.amswanston17/07/2016
With Minnie, from Nantgwynant up watkin path to new hydro wier thing, left up toward 524 spot, follow wall up East ridge to Yr Aran trigless top down West ridge to col & high point on Craig Wen, North then NE to Bwlch Cwm Llan, down Cwm Llan/Watkin to start, cloudy & some sunshine.apricorum27/06/2016
Barry Smith24/06/2016
Scott Morley 8630/05/2016
From Nantgwynant (SH 62804 50712). Followed Watkin Path as far as SH 62124 52000 then direct ascent of Yr Aran, mostly clear path, at first along disused level. Descended to Bwlch Cwm Llan via SW spur then up and down Snowdon via the South Ridge. Re-joined Watkin Path back to start.david23020115/05/2016
Nuttall Walk WN 3.3 Yr Aran from Nant Gwynant. 9km with 780m ascent in 3h30m. (S)silveracorn_alan13/05/2016
From car park in Rhyd-ddu. A superb hill, great fun and nice and quiet compared to Snowdon, its neighbour.Cas-gwent05/05/2016
Climbed while on team building week with work at Blue Peris.JasmineS07/04/2016
747mThe Grouse30/03/2016
greenandblue19/03/2016
geoffreycurnock26/02/2016
Mark65Evans15/02/2016
Windy, very light dusting of snow. From Rhydd Ddu.Hammy30/01/2016
Charli Wisbey17/01/2016
TomW199110/01/2016
Late afternoon foray. Up and down in a couple of hours. Straightforward and easy going.jenx29/12/2015
Went up to 500m to meet Jen coming down at dusk after bagging her final Snowdonian Marilyn. Easy walking compared to this morning.nordicstar29/12/2015
Yr aran and Y Lliwedd from NantgwynantOwain G27/12/2015
Direct climb from Nantgwynant with Lindsay and Steve. Cold day with a damp start but drier as climb progressed.knarf22/11/2015
With Steve and Frank from Nantgwynant with snow on the tops.Lou21/11/2015
Paddy Buckley ReccieDinoF01/11/2015
Ascent from Nant GwynantAJones16/10/2015
iainwalton16/10/2015
wendy04/10/2015
nicolajane30/09/2015
From Snowdon via south ridge, hundreds on Snowdon Just me on Y Aran followed wall and old fence line, decent to watkin by east wall keep east to old incline house and back to watkin pathunderhill26/09/2015
borderline21/09/2015
With Mrs G on a variation on Nuttall's 3.3 walk with a couple of added hills - Craig Wen and Dinas Hill. Some rough and steep ground, especially descent of Yr Aran's southern flank to make Dinas Hill.jonglew16/09/2015
From Nantgwynant via Plan Cwm Llan, then returned via Bwlch Cwm Llan and Plas Cwm Llan House. Accompanied by Matthew and Cathy.Westdenewalker15/09/2015
isabelle07/09/2015
Matt06/09/2015
IWC30/08/2015
PaulineC30/08/2015
paulsross31/07/2015
Via the Watkins Path.Taz3828/07/2015
JanetPete Pozman25/07/2015
From Rhyd Ddu as detour from Snowdon South Ridge.lenman23/07/2015
Walked up the Walkins Path then up to summit and down via quarryjmistry8621/07/2015
willias15/07/2015
from Rhydd Ddu carpark in constant rain until way back down. Coming from Nant Gwynant would have been prettier if it had been drier.Thearlaichdubh26/06/2015
tallscottishguy28/05/2015
With Dr Tim Parker.Jim T25/05/2015
Nuttall walk 3.3 and part 3.1: Yr Aran - Yr Wyddfa S top - Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa E top - Y Lliwedd W top - Y Lliwedd - Y Lliwedd E top - Lliwedd Bach - Gallt y Wenallt W top - Gallt Y Wenalltronaldo33323/05/2015
dicky bird13/05/2015
jabbott196826/04/2015
2/4 Climbed on way to top of Snowdownia wet and windy dayFergalh25/04/2015
Nice walk diverting W from Watkin path to Bwlch Cwm Llan before turning S up ridge and E along summit ridge, descending E to copper mines to rejoin Watkin to return to Nant Gwynant layby.Dewi Prysor09/04/2015
Paddy Buckley recceGeoff Briggs14/03/2015
govanah08/02/2015
TREBORK01/01/2015
needanewdog31/12/2014
siabod16/12/2014
Direct climb from Nantgwynant (Start of Snowdon Watkin Path) returning via Bwlch Cwm Llan. Sunny start, but a little cloudier later.knarf30/11/2014
Up from Nantgwynant via old mine workings. On own.MorecambeMonkey06/10/2014
ascent via Watkin Path to Bwlch Cwm Llan. Anti-clockwise ascent ending walking eastwards to the summit. Superb day and I had Yr Aran to myself.M0YDH04/10/2014
Peely6627/09/2014
From Nantgwynant via the Watkin path to Cwm Llan, then up via the old inclines and copper mine to reach the ridge to the summit. Descent via Bwlch Cwm Llan. An easy walk for Louise, an epic walk for me with Isla in the baby carrier.crax7331/08/2014
The way up past the slate mines and to the bwlch is a much more imposing route up.joshua31/08/2014
mnixon31/08/2014
elijah31/08/2014
geoffh1228/08/2014
katec01/08/2014
kev6526/07/2014
Ruth05/07/2014
A MISTY BUT NOT UNPLEASANT DAY. FOLLOWED NUTTALLS' ROUTE FROM NANT GWYNANT UP THROUGH QUARIES AND COPPER MINE. NO VIEW BUT STAYED DRY.BURGESS03/07/2014
As part of Welsh 3000s race plus numerous other occasions.dickscroop28/06/2014
Rhyd-Ddu-Snowdon(hundreds and hundreds of people)-Crib y Ddysgl(two people)-back to Snowdon(even more people)-Snowdon South Ridge-Yr Aran(one person)-Rhyd-Ddu.Great walk with Bridget and Oscar.catman22/06/2014
With Catman and Oscar.rosiebridge22/06/2014
With Catman and Bridget.oscarrosie22/06/2014
From Nantgwynant, and return Via Bwlch Cwm Llan and South Snowdon Slate Works.Westdenewalker17/06/2014
From Nant Gwynant. Yr Aran and Craig Wen.AlunRees3109/06/2014
mike.gmh27/05/2014
Tony S26/05/2014
Lorna S26/05/2014
adamh12/04/2014
DFRYER26/03/2014
Alternative Horseshoecallisto18824/03/2014
benarr8924/01/2014
From Nantgwynant. 6 mile round trip with Meds.bolton23/01/2014
V windy on top. With PMCJM23/01/2014
From Rhudd Ddu on the way to Yr Aran before taking the south ridge on to Snowdon. Descended to the car park via the Rhudd Ddu pathHilboBlogging12/11/2013
Rob Rees01/11/2013
Climbed as part of a Hill Navigation coursecricketer26/10/2013
Bahan20/09/2013
Guy09/09/2013
On NT working holidaygarth8707/09/2013
Last Welsh Hewitt. Walked up the Rhyd Ddu path from Rhyd Ddu then cut across up on to the ridge after the ruined quarry buildings.clivevilla09/08/2013
After scramble on y Lliwedd. Left party and headed down Watkin Path before cutting across country to start the ascent.Crib Goch14/07/2013
Beautiful views on a clear day well worth the effortAristotle Chip14/07/2013
Easy walk, starting along the Watkins track before turning onto an old tramway before the final hard ascent to the top.denisB5210/06/2013
Pete R10/06/2013
ChrisM09/06/2013
phil10108/06/2013
holyheadrambler15/05/2013
From Craig Wen. Great views of the Snowdon range. Descended back to the car park via the Rhudd Ddu pathHillboBaggings13/05/2013
pwithnall11/05/2013
Doug10/05/2013
andy.painter05/05/2013
SMF Trainingmertw95501/05/2013
Buteobuteo31/03/2013
Clive G03/03/2013
Nice mountain to bag, great views of the south ridge of Snowdon. Easy going.wibble6902/03/2013
Lavfluris02/03/2013
SimonandSiobhan02/03/2013
smirnie7101/02/2013
geralddavison13/01/2013
roddyp06/01/2013
done but can remember whenMad Tom01/01/2013
nocksta10/11/2012
From the start of the Watkin path (Nantgwynant) With Mark. East ridge. Eight weeks post ankle fracture. Refreshing dip in the burn on the way back down.Saggers22/09/2012
Mark65Evans09/09/2012
This day started off majestically as I climbed up through a temperature inversion over Crib Goch. Snowdon was chocker as usual but at least there were excellent views for a change. Yr Aran, the lowest summit of the three for the day, was by no means an anticlimax and the afternoon drew to a satisfying conclusion with a well needed bottle of cold water down at Craflwyn Hall.Alex C08/09/2012
G0HIO05/09/2012
From Nantgwynant (SH 62792 50692) - Yr Aran - Craig Wen - Gallt y Wenallt.david23020115/07/2012
Cwm LLan Horseshoe with DebbiePaul_142_uk01/07/2012
andy.painter30/06/2012
Miles6906/06/2012
Very pour visibility.BobHancock05/06/2012
Cold, wet walk with Sarah up Snowdon, bagged on way down. Misty.davechaffey01/06/2012
What a fantastic viewpoint - great summit, albeit overshadowed by larger neighbours. One of my favourites.andrew larkins16/05/2012
BMC map suggests path goes left off the summit - it doesn't! Follow the one and only path just off to the right.tj1709812/05/2012
haydnw05/05/2012
Part or ML training exercise. Very cold wind snowed later in the afternoon.axe.stephen14/04/2012
With MJ & DP on CUHWC vacation trip. Ridiculously warm: is it summer already? Traverse from Nant Gwynant over Gallt yr Wenallt and towards Yr Aran. Awesome day!AGWilliamson25/03/2012
Same as Andrew and David: Cwm Llan horseshoe from Bethania including Gallt y Wenallt (via mine track), Y Lliwedd, Snowdon and Yr Aran. Very hot and sunny for March.Mark Jackson25/03/2012
Clachaig18/02/2012
AlanGlenford14/01/2012
zaul_uk14/01/2012
lithosyork13/12/2011
From Nantgwynant.milimana25/11/2011
Graham19/11/2011
Wayne Morris06/11/2011
parlick05/11/2011
tallblond01/10/2011
Very wet. Met a young lady coming down. She looked as wet as me! No view form the top - just rainjohnjennison16/09/2011
walked from Rhyd Ddu Doubled back to the saddle, headed up Snowdon then headed down watkin path to Y Lliwedd and down to meet up with the miners back to Pen-Y-passRekrab31/08/2011
Trig point on top, cloudy day with a steady climb up. Interesting track up to the top.Aly & MuttsMc Tango29/08/2011
keithouk29/08/2011
N-oldham29/08/2011
Pleasant approach from Rhyd Ddu through abandoned quarry. Ascent path meanders to east side then up. Great views on way but cloud spoiled view from top.nddavies19/08/2011
Fletch13/08/2011
Part of ML training. Walked up from Cwm Llan.tobywharne06/08/2011
Ron Rees Davies01/08/2011
Me,Midge and Brad. From Nantgwynant, up Yr Aran, over to Snowdonia, along to Y Lliwedd and back. God days walk.treborconde23/07/2011
Martyn114/07/2011
What a fine walk up from the Watkin path and along the east ridge.simocity02/07/2011
poppiesrara26/06/2011
christine strat17/06/2011
Mountaingal15/06/2011
Climbed from Beddgelert then up south ridge of Snowdonrobert14/06/2011
AndrewP10/06/2011
As part of the Snowdon Horseshoe starting from Crib Gochhillexplorer05/06/2011
WIth Pete C. A beautiful day. Startd on Tasker Pass and came down to Ynys Ettws via crib goch scree slopes (and a dip in the stream!)jonathanwilliam02/06/2011
SS08/05/2011
Car Park at Nantgwynant – Watkin Path to Cwm Llan – Turn left up through mine workings to ridge – Yr Aran – Bwlch Cwm Llan – Watkin Path – Nantgwynant. Excellent cafe near car park! (Solo)gerrybowes28/04/2011
Circular walk from Beddgelert. Ascent up the South west ridge and descended down to Bwlch Cwm Llan to the Watkin Path, around Llyn Dinas back to Beddgelert. Fantastic views of Snowdonness135324/04/2011
Fantastic weather, great walk and views away from the crowds on Snowdonfellowsa17/04/2011
Malcvolm15/04/2011
From Rhyd-Ddu up Yr Aran then South Ridge of Snowdon and back down Rhyd-Ddu path.spooksthehorse05/03/2011
MikeM13/02/2011
Fletch23/01/2011
Fletch23/10/2010
Via Nuttall route up scenic Watkin path, summit clear on cool morning but in cloud as I descended in a little drizzle. Good short walk.Dugswell217/10/2010
The Playful Pig16/10/2010
IainPeeks16/10/2010
WELSHDRAGON6015/10/2010
Solo walk, later repeated in snow with P. LewisJohn L12/10/2010
neilsan10/10/2010
I followed the walk in the Nutall mountain book. Great weather and great views. I actually felt good coming down. Must be becasue it was a shortish walk.Father Ted26/09/2010
craigsmith8618/08/2010
With Jamie, Gareth and Haydnrambler_gary08/08/2010
Rick24/07/2010
Hill Wanderer19/07/2010
huwcs13/07/2010
PeterKirkwood03/07/2010
beckybags26/06/2010
A Peckish26/06/2010
TGRS12/06/2010
PhilB12/06/2010
CXB11/06/2010
With Tony last of the Welsh SummitsStuart Hyde22/05/2010
londongooner22/05/2010
Completed as part of linear route -> Tryfan - Glyder Fach and Fawr - Crib Goch and Snowdon - Yr Aran> Weather was poor (misty and wet) to start only clearing up in evening on Yr Aran. Great walk I swaw very few people all day (nobody at the top of Tryfanscholesy10/05/2010
nagga03/05/2010
LVis7401/05/2010
As Nuttall walk 3.3 from Nantgwynant. Copper minerals found on the spoil heaps on the way to the top.mindlessflogger15/04/2010
ianarbor01/03/2010
axe.stephen14/02/2010
BobKelly14/02/2010
mikeb6426/01/2010
Problem Child01/01/2010
NeilC01/01/2010
dadofmorph01/01/2010
Keith9931/12/2009
Up from Nantgwynant before proceeding to Snowdon. Most gorgeous weather I've ever experienced on a mountain. Perfect vis, and 4 ft of snow in places.huwthomas28/12/2009
phowson10/12/2009
Galvgoon11/11/2009
Philsidwell17/10/2009
maknipe15/10/2009
hbagger12/10/2009
phowson12/10/2009
Smog01/10/2009
Fnackapan01/10/2009
Tacked on at the end of a Snowdon climb via the Watkin path. Some nice scrambly bits on the way up; descent to the east is reasonably gentle.Richard05/09/2009
bogdodger29/08/2009
skeletonjo29/08/2009
Slash322/08/2009
mae218/07/2009
davefh18/07/2009
mel.gel12/07/2009
wychwood10/07/2009
Snowdon, Yr Aranijpowell05/06/2009
From Nantgwynant.Wheelsy29/05/2009
Steve Q03/05/2009
trish02/05/2009
boyzie02/05/2009
Lucy Peroxide26/04/2009
Tom Mundell16/04/2009
sarah mundell16/04/2009
Iona16/04/2009
From car park (9:05) up Watkin Path to waterfall, then through old quarries and ridge to Yr Aran. Back down ridge to path traversing to col, then up Snowdon S ridge in mist and rain. (cont Snowdon) dbb22/02/2009
Lovely walk/jog up the watkin path with a strong headwind.Did it in 53 mins from car park by plas gwynant.DARRENG20/02/2009
from BethaniaBen Lowery10/01/2009
Lizcook01/01/2009
stevehughes01/01/2009
Joolz50001/01/2009
Watkin Path from Bethania. At ruined cottage turned left and up to ridge, which has a wall for much of the way. Cairn on rocks at top.Aye Jimmy24/12/2008
lynseypooler04/12/2008
Rain and very high winds, nice walk though...descent was in darkness which was fun3fatties07/11/2008
Car broke down at Bethania so we decided to climb this first and worry about the car later! East ridge a good route; descent by north col and Cwm LlanMark Jackson26/10/2008
ajwxyzt18/10/2008
interloper11/10/2008
Derek_Snaith26/09/2008
Liz_N26/09/2008
Chapas21/09/2008
M3WJZ20/09/2008
stanappleton12/09/2008
Rob5009/09/2008
neillyb04/09/2008
Swindon Bagger24/05/2008
Followed Watkins path and then various inclines and miners tracks to the top in deep snow with no visibility. Only met 2 other people who were building a snow cave. One to do again as it must have fine views.Herbert Anchovy25/03/2008
av82ec24/03/2008
PDR36524/03/2008
Emma and Simon01/03/2008
One other ascent on 06/01/08.ngthack06/01/2008
Revisit date. First date not recorded. trig is brass stud on summit boulder at/under edge of cairn.RHW04/11/2007
In the mist. From Rhyd-ddu.alwaysinshorts02/11/2007
lordwardlaw30/10/2007
Keith Morris 6328/10/2007
dewtommo26/10/2007
Steve Clark23/10/2007
Denise 20/10/2007
Followed the Nuttall's route, good views to Snowdonrhalstead14/10/2007
Took a group of 28 workmates up the mountain. Very challenging with that number of people, but raised £1200 for Children In Need. Good views of the valley from the topwee mac14/10/2007
jonnymuir25/09/2007
gmoseley8813/09/2007
steve11/09/2007
pererin29/08/2007
pinley25/08/2007
Campbell Singer21/08/2007
from the watkins path via Bwlch Cwm Llan. From top descent East following wall and down climb to mine and back onto Watkins path. Good route, really good views.emily19/07/2007
wayne19/07/2007
StephenPSmith16/07/2007
Martin R16/06/2007
CXB08/06/2007
Started at Nantgwynant, circular route.DavidGMould29/05/2007
DanielDMould29/05/2007
daniel.reeve21/05/2007
Cairn, walked from Rhyd Ddu, on the way to Snowdon. Walked it with Brian!Fwapp07/05/2007
AHP05/05/2007
hodder01/05/2007
our first ascent of snowdon and still i reckon the best, quietest route up. we took in 4 hewitts and a few other humps. starting from rhydd du and first headed up craig wen, then obviuos route over yr aran, and off via moel cynghorion and sections of the stig_nest30/04/2007
Came up to bag a geocache/waymark.nolan21/04/2007
monkey12/04/2007
Came off the Watkin, then left of saddle to Snowdon south ridge. A nice hill and quiet, compared to its larger neighbour.SteveClay09/04/2007
A beautiful hot day and I had yr Aran all to myself with incredible views of Snowdon etc. I explored round the west side and wandered up that way - came down and had a good look at the levels and mine workings.greendave07/04/2007
Edwin Gradwell01/04/2007
Tom Gradwell01/04/2007
David Gradwell01/04/2007
PGCE30/03/2007
Rob Pen y Garn25/02/2007
Lynfa Penygarn25/02/2007
Nicola20/01/2007
Oliver20/01/2007
OLIVERS20/01/2007
wombourne16/01/2007
Did Snowdon from Watkin Path then descended S ridge over Yr Aran back to Bethania. Very steep.robphys14/01/2007
Jason Lane01/01/2007
wainwrighteer29/12/2006
bucklej07/11/2006
carole engel22/10/2006
thetills28/09/2006
Andy West23/09/2006
SOTA activation.Ian G7KXV07/08/2006
Phil M08/07/2006
AndyP05/07/2006
fortyniner04/07/2006
Walk along the tops from Betws Garmon to Beddgellert. Glorious sunshine.One F in Foreig04/06/2006
MICK 2E0MCV11/05/2006
Wild Camping Trip richardsun30/04/2006
Halfdecent23/04/2006
wurz22/03/2006
davidpettit8404/02/2006
Anton00/02/2006
Grip618917/12/2005
Mountain Goat26/11/2005
from wbmc uteshut at plas gwynant 55 mingeoffreybbb13/10/2005
markhammonds01/10/2005
John Kleiser01/10/2005
siabod29/09/2005
With Andy Stoddart. Nice sunny day. Canyoners.nathanp11/09/2005
drwroberts15/08/2005
stevent080926/07/2005
Kiltie21/06/2005
DC11main19/06/2005
Elwyn_Summers06/06/2005
brianb03/06/2005
clazzyb01/05/2005
Sprog30/04/2005
TK24/04/2005
Blisco19/04/2005
Idwal17/11/2004
jimbloomer22/09/2004
From Nant y BetwsBLACKHILL05/09/2004
Climbed this straight after a 5 hour car journey. Windy but fairly clear day.Jhimmy08/07/2004
markamson08/07/2004
Day after Snowdon just so Dixon could bag it. Hard work with a hangover.jackfowler02/07/2004
stevedixon02/07/2004
http://tomread.co.ukm1eyp03/06/2004
DanKanaris30/05/2004
tomandivy18/05/2004
Frank_Begbie10/05/2004
milejunkie00/05/2004
softsquare04/04/2004
ian_hodgepig03/04/2004
SallyHodgepig03/04/2004
SalHP01/04/2004
Jon F28/03/2004
dgresty08/03/2004
AndyS14/02/2004
victimofmathema14/02/2004
mae09/11/2003
Neil Midgley27/10/2003
MM23/10/2003
broctonowl30/08/2003
From Nantgwynant, and return Via Bwlch Cwm Llan and South Snowdon Slate WorksWestdenewalker01/08/2003
Winterfloodian30/06/2003
David Evans06/06/2003
solo past gladstone rock and NE ridge - out to far Bridge and backnordicstar01/06/2003
Start ~ 627506, Nantgwynant. Took the Watkin Path up to Cwm Lan then followed the RoW West to the col on the Bwlch Main before turning left up on to the summit of Yr Aran. Followed the East ridge down until we picked up a small path down to the quarry workings and back to the bottom of Cwm Lan. With RRWC.steve hudson31/03/2003
danpquinn14/02/2003
BaggerGutt01/12/2002
alistairpooler19/10/2002
Solo, nice day, good viewdMizmazmoz14/09/2002
Up from Cwn Llan in pouring rain.Eddie30/08/2002
taff03/08/2002
philhythe02/08/2002
andrew brown22/06/2002
Owen B10/05/2002
dalerodgers01/01/2002
Tony Rogers17/12/2001
Dee Rogers17/12/2001
CK, club SheilaS10/11/2001
Cairnwebmaster28/10/2001
Walk: 3.3. With: Mark Gratian, Paul Haevey. Notes: From Rhd Dhudchill0128/10/2001
PeteF21/10/2001
chalky195320/10/2001
WanderingSnowdonian20/10/2001
The Rhyd-Ddu path turns left on joining with the Bedgellert path and heads straight for Snowdon; I carried straight on towards the South Snowdon Mine Buildings, with the round top of Yr Aran straight ahead. Past the tarn a vague path turns right and leads up the eastern side of the mountain – quite a tough climb but the reward is a breathtaking view up Snowdon’s South Ridge all the way to its summit.peter4lc26/08/2001
with Toby. Our first big hill hike. Up Yr Aran first and on to Snowdon in thin cloud.vegibagger14/08/2001
David Bell26/07/2001
Tricky14/07/2001
cloud base 500m, good navigation practicedianepick07/07/2001
tim evans04/07/2001
David Rawden17/06/2001
KeithByTheC16/06/2001
DDuffy10/06/2001
martin & storm04/02/2001
Unknown DateMark65Evans01/01/2001
TheWicken01/01/2001
From Nant Gwynant.Marshsand06/10/2000
Rob Rees01/10/2000
Colin Crawford21/08/2000
With Bob, Sally and Susie, John and Sara, after leaving Snowdon by the south ridge.ruthatlast05/08/2000
topgigglejon29/07/2000
Galltywenallt02/07/2000
THE WORM13/06/2000
Isbjorn01/06/2000
crowdie25/04/2000
chutchings25/04/2000
paul604522/02/2000
Ascent of Yr Aran with my brother having first climbed Snowdon via the Ranger Path and eastern terrace of Clogwun Du. A little cloudy, some snow.VirtualMountain19/02/2000
climbed in winter with coventry mmdavert12301/01/2000
rpettit01/01/2000
Gill01/01/2000
CapelCurig01/01/2000
andrew.allum01/01/2000
Kevin Borman01/01/2000
conanharrod01/01/2000
With Eric after climbing Snowdon via the Tregalan Couloir.mikejacobs13/11/1999
bertbarnett12306/10/1999
BrianMatthews08/08/1999
Icarus2806/06/1999
MalDavies15/05/1999
iaindbrown08/04/1999
ad-lib03/04/1999
Chris Terrey 02/04/1999
From Bethania, 619519, spot height 542mJamesD197210/03/1999
Winter ascent with EstherStrathcarron06/12/1998
fasgadh01/12/1998
Climbed after a traverse of the south ridge of Yr Wyddfa.Man of Kernow104/10/1998
Phaedra26/09/1998
boxblade19/09/1998
RobertP29/06/1998
Sherlock03/05/1998
Archie29/03/1998
KathW29/03/1998
richtea504030/01/1998
salen25/01/1998
+karenTownshend01/01/1998
With Eric after a scramble in the Tregalan Couloir.mikejacobs13/12/1997
Calico13/09/1997
My Paddy Buckley RoundRHW19/07/1997
decibel07/06/1997
jofaire19/05/1997
Philshills17/04/1997
GuyF04/04/1997
colcoire11/01/1997
GWR Chris28/12/1996
Sixth ascent?thenomad25/11/1996
GMGMTIdris07/08/1996
GMGMTmaryjdavies07/08/1996
martin_hall28/04/1996
salen17/03/1996
Chiana02/03/1996
GeoffC29/12/1995
PeakyPete01/08/1995
Thorny22/07/1995
Jim.Fothergill01/07/1995
mad max01/06/1995
ju ju01/06/1995
David Purchase08/10/1994
ROB Richard Tait02/10/1994
ian brown01/10/1994
Moorponder02/08/1994
Tony Wilson16/07/1994
dochart11119/06/1994
destaylor01/06/1994
PJT30/05/1994
hornet28/05/1994
The Dancing Mon20/04/1994
salty09/02/1994
Denise 22/01/1994
coldfeet723/09/1993
mainnirnamfiadh12/08/1993
RobB02/05/1993
Martin6601/05/1993
johnbarnard2517/04/1993
prwild19/09/1992
hughbagger16/05/1992
lizarose01/04/1992
danniemc01/10/1991
ChrisC09/06/1991
MichaelF01/05/1991
Ianto&Sue23/09/1990
Several route options using the Watkin as the start point. Visit here first then follow the ridge on to Snowdon to avoid the scree slog that is the top of the watkin especially in snowRhayader_wander26/06/1990
Iwanna Gethigh09/06/1990
ChrisU12/05/1990
Jules5713/04/1990
petey01/01/1990
Date unknown RHW01/01/1990
stanmat01/01/1990
Rockdoctor01/01/1990
Munroist393501/01/1990
ianwatson23/10/1989
welshe01/08/1989
JohnIvor30/05/1989
John Eley22/04/1989
Smudge01/01/1989
andybelfield11/08/1988
Chris Peart27/02/1988
Frogreen10/11/1987
glbrookes08/11/1987
Nirobi9923/08/1987
thenomad 2nd03/07/1987
SalHP01/04/1987
ian_hodgepig01/04/1987
SallyHodgepig01/04/1987
First ascent, approximately four other ascents until June 1990.thenomad02/02/1987
This Dog03/05/1986
From Gladstone's rock (1892 aged 84). On a line over grass to bwylch. Crampons on. Followed footprints to base of final dome and up 45 degree slope to top. Good views.arranc01/04/1986
alda29/10/1985
Welsh Classic/Padddy Buckley 24 hour challenge Also 23/06/1982 Cambria Way. Several other ascentspetesimpson08/05/1985
stephenhaywood01/03/1985
raymondwilkes13/10/1984
david e01/10/1984
An excellent scramble up the rocks and waterfalls of the stream bed alongside the Watkin path. With Liz Murphy, staying at Bryn Gwynant YH. Last 800 feet to top in cloud and drizzle. Descended s ridge over Craig Wen to Beddgelert.Chris Pearson06/08/1984
Condoverman31/07/1984
salen03/06/1984
trimarc201/01/1984
Alan Moore21/08/1983
Rob Rees18/06/1983
Laurel05/04/1983
Rowan05/04/1983
Gazza01/04/1983
From Plas Gwynant as a diversion on way up Snowdon.PeterD19/03/1983
This seems the awkward Ma to include in a walk on Snowdon, but this route proved revealing and interesting: Beddgelert- Pitts Head- Llechog- Snowdon via Bwlch Main there and back- Bwlch Cwm Llan- Yr Aran- Pont Bethania- Beddgelert. I explored old quarries SW of Bwlch Cwm Llan and made my way from there to the SW ridge of Yr Aran, much nicer than a direct way from the pass, then descended the E ridge to a mine from where I picked up a good path which joined the Watkin Path lower down. Hazy, 10 miles visibility, but much of interest and detail to explore and see.pwheeler05/09/1982
49colin05/08/1982
chriswatson02/08/1982
Approx date - enroute to Snowdon from southdesperate dan31/05/1982
Roger C20/02/1982
tsharp08/02/1982
pamsharp08/02/1982
Alan Whatley28/12/1981
Lynette29/08/1981
Minto18/06/1981
glbrookes10/05/1981
Machyde17/04/1981
Mike Backler10/05/1980
And again on:- 27-02-1983,RichardM20/09/1979
chris.brockwell03/07/1979
ancient brit02/01/1979
mojo01/08/1978
bootswilson10/12/1977
IainT23/03/1977
Ascended whilst walking from Pen-y-Pass to Beddgelert.JohnW26/10/1976
GaryJones01/04/1976
With: muhc; From Bryngwynant YH past waterfalls & pp on to Yr Aran. Then tup Bwlch Main to Snowdon summit. Quite a bit of snow about. Descended by Watkin path back to YH.Ian Baines30/11/1975
try9fan08/11/1975
SteveC26/05/1975
signyred22/02/1975
Andrew6418/12/1970
Nice walk up Yr Aran, parked at Nant Gwynant and went up via the Watkin path, turning off the path after Gladstone slabs. Came down via Crafwyn then walking passed Llyn Dinas.Buckleymon26/10/1970
Estimatedjrj07/07/1970
GordonAdshead00/04/1970
With Mark Gratian Paul Haevey : From Rhd Dhu dchill01/01/1970
Jonathan Russell01/01/1970
amblemark01/01/1970
Yeltzbagger01/01/1970
kanderson01/01/1970
Asheshouse00/00/1970
AlanD05/09/1969
peterstanding26/03/1967
bikechap01/01/1965
Chester Rambling Club day trip by coach to road junction the other side of Lyn Dinas. Party led by Brian Frost and Arthur Wong on track leading past Hafod y Porth (on south west side) to old mine workings (not marked on map). Ascent straight to top of Yr Aran and down the other side (broken rocks, steep). We ascended the south ridge of Snowdon to summit. A pleasant walk. Descent via Crib y Ddysgl and Crib Goch to Pen y Pass. Others descended via Pyg track. Fine warm weather but cloud and haze at a distance.pwbellarby07/10/1962
Peter Draper00/08/1962
DewiH17/03/1952
From SH 627 505. 1990s?summitsupblank
After using the Watkin Path to Snowdon we descended the ridge to Yr Aran. A lovely little hill - far from the maddening crowds. There was a solitary man on the top painting the valley below (on paper).ChinnockCblank
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