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Rhyd Ddu Path, Snowdon

Rhyd Ddu Path, Snowdon


Postby baja » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:27 pm

Hewitts included on this walk: Snowdon - Yr Wyddfa

Date walked: 17/03/2016

Time taken: 5

Distance: 12.7 km

Ascent: 865m

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amazing weather for mid march

just after the start

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further up and plenty of snow left

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this is me above my head is the moon it was that clear

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at the top

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friendly seagulls at the top

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coastguard paid a visit as well

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video here must admit the ridge bit looks far worse on the video due to the fish-eye effect of a go-pro, i found it quite easy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7xeOx7dN18
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Re: Rhyd Ddu Path, Snowdon

Postby ChrisW » Thu Mar 24, 2016 4:29 am

You certainly picked the weather for this one baja, love the helicopter shot :wink:
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