Llanberis Pass
A4086 · Llanberis → Capel Curig · Wales
- Length
- 11 miles
- Drive time
- 20–25 min
- Type
- Mountain pass
- Region
- Wales
A dramatic run through the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia), squeezed between Snowdon and the Glyderau. Boulder-strewn slopes tower over the road as it climbs from Llanberis to Pen-y-Pass and drops to Capel Curig.
Highlights of the Llanberis Pass
- Pen-y-Pass summit
- Views of Snowdon
- Café stop at Pen-y-Gwryd
Where to stop
- Pen-y-Pass café — At the summit car park (parking pre-book in peak season)
- Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel — Historic climbers' inn — base for the 1953 Everest team
Drive the Llanberis Pass
Open Llanberis Pass on the map → ⬇ Download GPX
GPX works with Garmin, TomTom, Beeline and most bike sat-navs. Free, no sign-up — these are indicative waypoints, so follow the road signs, not the arrow.
Plot it, add it to a club run with a meeting point and pit stops, then share the whole trip as one link. Free, no account, works offline.
Route research: Bob Davies Car Sales Hub
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