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Press on to Bwlch y Ciliau, where the Watkin Path departs south-westerly into Cwm Llan, and here, from a large cairn, continue ahead (south-easterly), climbing again, to the twin summits of Y Lliwedd.

Arguments rage as to which of the two summits of Y Lliwedd is the higher, each appearing lower when viewed from the other. Modern surveying techniques settle the issue: Y Lliwedd West is 898 metres, Y Lliwedd East is 893 metres – although seeing may not be believing! The summits, either of them, have a tremendous feeling of height, being far enough away from Snowdon not to feel dominated by it, and give an excellent aerial view of the massive amphitheatre of Cwm Dyli.

From Y Lliwedd (East) it is a short descent to Y Lliwedd Bach, and then to a cairn at the top of the descent to Llyn Llydaw. Most walkers go this way, as it leads directly to the Miners’ Track close by Llyn Llydaw. Now all that remains is to turn right along the track, and follow it back to Pen y Pass.

Purists, however, may want to take in Gallt yr Wenallt, the last nail in the horseshoe. The way to it, from close by the cairn, is by a path across undulating ground, agreeably pleasant underfoot after so much hard ground. From the summit of Gallt yr Wenallt descend due north with care, initially taking Llyn Teyrn as a rough guide. Cross the Afon Glaslyn and a water pipeline, and then climb to join the Miners’ Track to complete the walk.