United Kingdom, Snowdonia, Wales
A dramatic pass beneath Snowdon's crags linking two of Wales's most storied villages.
Length
16 km
In miles
9.9 mi
Driving time
30 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Llanberis to Capel Curig, following the A4086. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Can ice near the summit in cold snaps
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