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

The Welsh National Poet, Gwyn Thomas

Probably the quietest track to the summit of Snowdon, this route climbs the highest mountain in Wales by the Rhyd Dhu path, crossing the Bwelch Main ridge to the summit before returning by the Rangers Path to Rhyd Dhu.

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 the station car park at Rhyd Dhu we will follow the Rhyd Dhu path up the fellside east. A wonderful route on a well laid path with great views throughout.

Eventually we will climb up onto the Llechog ridge, here the views will start to unfold, with the steep drop north to Cwm Clogwyn below us and views west to the coast, but the ridge ahead over Bwlch Main will probably draw our attention, a wonderful looking crest of rock climbing up towards the summit of Snowdon.

Our route follows the ridge up to the high point at the southern end of Bwelch Main on good paths, zigzagging up the steeper sections until we are on the narrow ridge of Bwelch Main.

A wonderful rocky scramble, not as exposed or long as Crib Goch but equally rewarding, the rocky ridge will bring us up to the final slope up to the summit of Snowdon.

From the summit of Snowdon we will follow the track to the north, crossing the railway line after a short while and then taking the Ranger Path down above Clogwyn Du'r Arddu.

A small path to the left will bring us back towards Rhyd Dhu, passing through the almost architectural quarry workings above Glan-yr-afon as we wind our way back to the start point.

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

Where to meet: Rhyd Dhu
Postcode: LL54 6TN
Grid Reference: SH 571 527

Directions

Rhyd Dhu is easily found on the A4085, between Caernnarfon and Beddgelert, about 20 minutes drive from Caernnarfon. The railway station will be found at the south end of the village, we will meet on the pay and display car park next to the station (£5 in 2016).

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 , Friday, 13 October 2017 on product Snowdon from Rhyd Ddu

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What is the minimum age for children on this event?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 13 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 from Rhyd Ddu

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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 , Friday, 22 September 2017 on product Snowdon from Rhyd Ddu

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Friday, 22 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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