Snowdon via the Watkin Path

DATE : 14th October 2006









Y Lliwedd & Snowdon at the back with Cwm Llan to the left , the route of the Watkin Path


The Afon Cwm Llan


To the west is Snowdon's southern satellite peak , Yr Aran


Further up the Watkin path gets steeper


View across Cwm Tregalan to Snowdon's summit


Approaching Bwlch Ciliau which seperates Snowdon ( left ) from y Lliwedd


Looking across to Crib Goch


North eastern view from Bwlch Ciliau to Llyn Llydaw


Close up of the causeway across Llyn Llydaw


Cloud builds up on Snowdon's summit


The Pyg track with Garnedd Ugain in cloud


Snowdon's summit minus the cafe


Demolition of the cafe is well under way


No chance of a coffee ( or beer ! ) today


Another photo of the ex cafe


Crib Goch seen though the mist


The old station sign


The descent route along Bwlch Main towards Yr Aran


Looking back to the crowded summit area


Beautiful conditions over at Moel Cynghorion & Mynydd Mawr


Y Lliwedd with Moel Siabod in the background


Close up of the ridge of Y Lliwedd


Another view back to the summit from Clogwyn Du


Clogwyn Du & Snowdon


Looking down on the acent route of Cwm Llan


Llyn y Gader & the Nantlle Ridge


Nantlle Ridge again & Mynydd Mawr


Y Lliwedd from Allt Maenderyn


In Cwm Llan looking up towards Snowdon's summit


Snowdon later in the day from Llyn Padarn