Wales · United Kingdom
Nant Gwynant
A498Nantmor to Pen-y-Gwryd
The A498 follows Nant Gwynant from Beddgelert up to Pen-y-Gwryd, 7.1 miles of narrow valley road through Eryri with parked cars and walkers at the trailheads.
The A498 follows Nant Gwynant past its lakes with Snowdon’s southern flanks rising above, one of Eryri’s most beautiful drives. It is narrow with walkers and parked cars at the trailheads, so take it slowly and let the views come to you.
If this were in the Alps you’d never hear the end of it. Instead it sits quietly in Wales, which somehow makes us love it more.
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Where it runs7.1 mi · point to point
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Character
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%42.5 – 247.7 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Eagles RockViewpoint3.2 mi in
- Inn of the Sixth HappinessLandmarkat the start
- Dinas EmrysViewpoint1.4 mi in
Hazards
- Narrow with rock faces
- Walkers and parked cars
- Loose stone after rain
Sources
“Turn left at Beddgelert onto the A498 for more dramatic views of the jagged and triangular summit.”
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