“The summit of Snowdon: you are here, nearer to Heaven”

The Welsh National Poet, Gwyn Thomas

Snowdon has a huge variety of routes climbing to the summit, from the narrow ridges and exposure of the Snowdon Horseshoe to the long gentle route from Llanberris, why not let our fully qualified instructors guide to to the summit of this wonderful mountain, the highest peak in Wales.

Summits included on this route:
Snowdon1085 metres / 3560 feet

“The best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun”

Alex Lowe

From Pen-Y-Pass we will climb by the PYG Track, the path climbs quite steeply at first before easing off as we approach Bwlch y Moch, Llyn Llydaw will now be seen down below us on our left hand side.
An easy path leads on from here, with some wonderful views of the summit of Snowdon and down towards Llyn Glaslyn.
The path begins to steepen as we climb the zig-zags towards Bwlch Glas, here we join the Llanberris path, alongside the railway track for the final climb to the summit of Snowdon.
Our return route is by the Miners Track, retracing our steps for the first section down the zig-zags below Bwlch Glas until we reach the start of the Miners Path, this descends to the shores of Llyn Glaslyn and then follows a good track past the mine buildings of the old Brittannia Copper Mine and crossing the causeway across Llyn Llydaw, a good track now leads us back to Pen-Y-Pass.

Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.

Where to meet: Pen-Y-Pass
Postcode: LL55 4NY
Grid Reference: SH 647 557

Directions

From the A55 coast road follow signs for Llanberis the A4086 to YHA Pen-Y-Pass. From the A5 turn onto A4086 at Capel Curig. Turn right at Pen-y-Gwryd Hotel. There is a Pay and Display car park on the left hand side of the road at the top of the pass.

Please note that there is limited parking at Pen Y Pass, at busy times it fills up early, there is a Park and Ride system from the lower car parks, but please leave plenty of time for this.

Each participant is expected to have suitable personal equipment for their activity this should include the following:

Walking shoes / Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves

For winter walks (November to March) events please also bring the following:

Torch (preferably a headtorch)
Spare batteries for the above
Spare Gloves
Flask & Hot Drink

The Following equipment may also be useful if owned:

Snow Goggles
Gaiters

The following equipment will be provided by The Lake District Walker should winter conditions require:

Ice Axe
Crampons

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Snowdon by the PYG Track

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017

We do not have a set minimum age for this event, however, you know your child best, therefore please bear in mind this is an open event of varying ages, if you are not confident your child can complete this event then hiring a private guide could be a more suitable option.

As this is an open event all under 18's must be accompanied by an adult.

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What happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Snowdon by the PYG Track

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What happens if the weather is bad?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 12 October 2017
We plan to walk whatever the weather, unless it is dangerous to do so.

Mountain weather can be a little unpredictable, but we do keep an eye on the forecasts leading up to walks, should the forecast mean that the walk is not possible then we will contact you as soon as we have the forecast and offer you the following options:
- A more suitable walk on the same date taking into consideration the weather conditions
- A transfer to the same walk on another date
- A full refund

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

Posted by , Monday, 18 September 2017 on product Snowdon by the PYG Track

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Monday, 18 September 2017

Yes, dogs are allowed on all our walks.

However we do cross farmland and common land where animals will be grazing, there will be large sections of the walk, if not all, where dogs will be required to be on a lead.

There are sections of this walk across rough ground and boulders and as such this walk may not be suitable for all dogs.

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