Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia National Park

Name: Clogwyn Du'r Arddu
Address: Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom

#2 among attractions in Snowdonia National Park

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Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia National Park

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Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, or "Cloggy", is a north-facing rhyolite set of cliffs located on the northern flank of Snowdon mountain. Cloggy is considered to be one of the best traditional climbing areas in Britain, and has been called "The shrine of British climbing", and a "crucible for the development of most of the finest climbers in Britain and the scene of many of their finest achievements". ()

Coordinates: 53°4'45"N, 4°5'35"W

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Clogwyn Du'r Arddu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Snowdon, Glaslyn, Garnedd Ugain, Moel Cynghorion.

1 miSE
Mountain with panoramic views
Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park
27 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.
1.3 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park
33 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.
0.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park
20 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.
0.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Moel Cynghorion, Snowdonia National Park
25 min walk • Moel Cynghorion is a mountain in Snowdonia, North Wales. It lies two miles north-west of Snowdon, and forms part of the Moel Eilio Horseshoe walk. The summit is situated on a wide plateau, marked by a pile of stones. The southern slopes are gentle, while the northern aspect is precipitous.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Llechog, Snowdonia National Park
20 min walk • 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.
0.4 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park
12 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Clogwyn Du'r Arddu?

Nearby attractions include Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park (12 min walk), Llechog, Snowdonia National Park (20 min walk), Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park (20 min walk).

How to get to Clogwyn Du'r Arddu by public transport?

The nearest stations to Clogwyn Du'r Arddu:

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Clogwyn (17 min walk)
Rocky Valley Halt (21 min walk)

Clogwyn Du'r Arddu, Snowdonia National Park

Facts and practical information

Clogwyn Du'r Arddu – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park

Glaslyn, Snowdonia National Park

Garnedd Ugain, Snowdonia National Park

Moel Cynghorion, Snowdonia National Park

Llechog, Snowdonia National Park

Snowdon Massif, Snowdonia National Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Clogwyn Du'r Arddu?

How to get to Clogwyn Du'r Arddu by public transport?