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Paddy Buckley Recce Fun Run - Glyderau

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 28 Mar 2026

Paddy Buckley Recce Fun Run - Glyderau

This is a guided running recce of the Llanberis to Ogwen Valley leg of the Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia National Park, North Wales. The Paddy Buckley Round is one of the UK’s big three mountain rounds.

The route is 15 km long with 1,830 m of ascent across the Glyderau mountains. The run takes place in small groups guided by experienced runners who hold Mountain Leader qualifications and have completed the Paddy Buckley Round themselves.

The event is aimed at runners preparing for a Paddy Buckley Round attempt or those seeking a day of running in the Snowdonia mountains. This leg is one of several recce dates available for the full round.

Participation requires a minimum age of 18. The meeting location is in Capel Curig. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Capel Curig

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15 km
15 Km Glyderau Leg
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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