22nd March 2012
Today Chris A and i went to Wales to do an "out & back" run of the Llanberis to Ogwen leg of the Paddy Buckley round, we did the traditional route out to Ogwen and came back via the "Devils stair case". A fairly rocky route with plenty of ascent which made sure we had an interesting day.
Cloudy view from Elidir Fach (plus finger)
Looking back through the fog, at Llanberis from the quarry
In the quarry above Llanberis
Elidir Fach
Elidir Fawr
Foel Goch - From Mynydd Perfedd
Y Garn
Glyder Fach
Ogwen coffee stop
Tryfan - From Ogwen
Devils Staircase
Devils Staircase again
View from the Devils Staircase
Top of Devils Staircase - Looking at Y Garn
Mynydd Perfedd - From Foel Goch
Elidir Fawr - From Foel Goch
The route - Llanberis, Elidir Fach, Elidir fawr, Mynydd Perfedd, Foel Goch, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Ogwen coffee stop. Devils straircase, Y Garn, Foel Goch, Elidir Fawr, Elidir Fach, Llanberis.
The route - Llanberis, Elidir Fach, Elidir fawr, Mynydd Perfedd, Foel Goch, Y Garn, Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Tryfan, Ogwen coffee stop. Devils straircase, Y Garn, Foel Goch, Elidir Fawr, Elidir Fach, Llanberis.
The days totals, 18.5 miles, 10,300 ft ascent, 7hrs 15 minutes.
Let us know when you've set the date Dave (!!)
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