Llechog, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Llechog
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#112 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Llechog is a top of Garnedd Ugain on the Snowdon massif in Wales. It is the top of a long crest of cliffs that start in Llanberis and finishes on Garnedd Ugain. The nearby Clogwyn Station is a stop of the Snowdon mountain railway. The summit is a rocky peak sitting out from cliffs which fall steeply down to the Nant Peris valley. The viewpoint is commanding, where the full prominence of Glyder Fawr, Y Garn, Elidir Fawr and Crib Goch can be admired. ()

Elevation: 2362 ftProminence: 92 ftCoordinates: 53°4'30"N, 4°4'35"W

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Llechog – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Snowdon, Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Glaslyn, Llyn Llydaw.

0.5 miS
Mountain with panoramic views
Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park
12 min walk • Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd.
0.7 miW
Climbing
Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia National Park
20 min walk • Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, or "Cloggy", is a north-facing rhyolite set of cliffs located on the northern flank of Snowdon mountain.
0.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park
14 min walk • Glaslyn is a lake in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It is found at approximately 600 metres above sea level in a cwm on the eastern flanks of Snowdon. It is a rough ellipse in shape, about 500 metres east–west and about 300 metres north–south, and the Miners' Track runs along the northern shore.
1.2 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Llyn Llydaw, Snowdonia National Park
32 min walk • Llyn Llydaw is a natural lake in Snowdonia National Park on the flanks of Snowdon, Wales' highest mountain. This long thin lake has formed in a cwm about one-third of the way up the mountain. It is one of the most visited lakes in the United Kingdom.
0.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Crib Goch, Snowdonia National Park
24 min walk • Crib Goch is described as a "knife-edged" arête in the Snowdonia National Park in Gwynedd, Wales. The name means "red ridge" in the Welsh language. The highest point on the arête is 923 metres above sea level.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Y Lliwedd, Snowdonia National Park
34 min walk • Y Lliwedd is a mountain, connected to Snowdon in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. Its summit lies 898 metres above sea level. The eastern flanks are steep cliffs rising above Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw. Y Lliwedd is the most conspicuous of the peaks for those who approach Snowdon via the Miners' and Pyg tracks.
~330 ftNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park
2 min walk • Garnedd Ugain, often referred to as "Crib-y-Ddysgl", is a pyramidal mountain in Wales that forms part of the Snowdon Massif. It is the second-highest peak in Wales, and lies just under one kilometre north of the summit of Snowdon itself.
1.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Dinas Cromlech, Snowdonia National Park
39 min walk • Dinas Cromlech or Dinas y Gromlech is a distinctive rhyolite rock outcrop at the Llanberis Pass, in Snowdonia, northwest Wales, which has a distinctive "open book" shape that is clearly visible from the road, and is very popular for rock climbers.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park
21 min walk • The Snowdon Massif is one of the three mountain groups in Snowdonia, north Wales, to include mountains over 3,000 feet high. It occupies the area between Beddgelert, Pen-y-Pass and Llanberis.
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Lliwedd Bach, Snowdonia National Park
41 min walk • Lliwedd Bach is a top of Y Lliwedd in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is the last "top" on the main ridge of Y Lliwedd, the other being Y Lliwedd East Peak.
1.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Y Lliwedd East Peak, Snowdonia National Park
37 min walk • Y Lliwedd East Peak is the twin top of Y Lliwedd in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. It is only 5 metres shorter than the main summit of Y Lliwedd.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Llechog?

Nearby attractions include Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park (2 min walk), Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park (12 min walk), Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park (14 min walk), Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park (21 min walk).

How to get to Llechog by public transport?

The nearest stations to Llechog:

Train

Summit (12 min walk)
Clogwyn (17 min walk)