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

The Welsh National Poet, Gwyn Thomas

Snowdon is one of the most visited mountains in the UK, and being the highest peak in Wales you can understand why. Many people will have climbed and descended via the same track, but Snowdon's location, transport links, and busy main car park provide the perfect opportunity for a magnificent traverse of the mountain.

After meeting in Llanberis we will get public transport up to the busy Pen-Y-Pass car park from where we choose from one of two routes to the summit of Snowdon. These include the easier Pyg track, or the highly exposed ridge of Crib Goch. From the summit we will again have the option to descend via the popular gentle Llanberis Path, or the harder but stunning rolling ridge over multiple tops down to Moel Eilio, and then into Llanberis.

On this day out on Snowdon you can break the mould and take an opportunity that so many thousands of people miss out on. With one of our professional guides you can tailor make this day for your own personalised adventure.

Summits included on this route:
Crib Goch (Optional)923 metres / 3028 feet
Garnedd Ugain (Optional)1065 metres / 3494 feet
Snowdon1085 metres / 3560 feet
Moel Cynghorion (Optional)675 metres / 2214 feet
Foel Goch (Optional)605 metres / 1985 feet
Foel Gron (Optional)629 metres / 2063 feet
Moel Eilio (Optional)726 metres / 2381 feet

“Some mountaineers are proud of having done all their climbs without bivouac. How much they have missed ! And the same applies to those who enjoy only rock climbing, or only the ice climbs, only the ridges or faces. We should refuse none of the thousands and one joys that the mountains offer us at every turn. We should brush nothing aside, set no restrictions. We should experience hunger and thirst, be able to go fast, but also to go slowly and to contemplate”

Gaston Rébuffat

After meeting at Pen-Y-Pass. From the car park we will follow the start of the PYG track, but when we reach Bwlch y Moch we have the option to either continue on the Pyg track, a route that traverses up the hillside with a steep finish, or to take the very exposed scrambly arête known as Crib Goch. If we take Crib Goch we will summit Garnedd Ugain on our way to the summit of Snowdon .

When we get to the summit of Snowdon we will take some time to enjoy the extensive views it has to offer. Once again we have the option to choose a route to suit our abilities and energy levels. We can either follow the Llanberis Path gently down the hillside, or take the rolling ridge past four further summits. The latter route is more physically demanding, but there are options to cut off and head back to Llanberis throughout.

Both tracks lead back into Llanberis, and you will have completed a full traverse of Wales' highest mountain.

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

Group Size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Per Person	£120	£60	£40	£35	£28	£25	£22	£20	£20	£18
Per Group	£120	£120	£120	£140	£140	£150	£154	£160	£180	£180

Group Size	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Per Person	£22	£22	£22	£22	£21	£20	£19	£18	£18	£18
Per Group	£242	£264	£286	£308	£315	£320	£323	£324	£342	£360

Group Size	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30
Per Person	£22	£22	£22	£22	£21	£21	£19	£18	£18	£18
Per Group	£462	£484	£506	£528	£525	£546	£513	£504	£522	£540

Group Size	31	32	33	34	35+
Per Person	£22	£22	£22	£22	£18
Per Group	£682	£704	£726	£748

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 bring suitable personal equipment for the event.
This should include the following:

Summer Events:
(November - March)

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

Winter Events:
(April - October)

Walking Boots
Waterproof clothing (Jacket and trousers)
Suitable clothing for walking (no jeans)
Warm tops
Packed lunch
Spare clothing
Water
Hat
Gloves
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 happens if the weather is bad?

Posted by , Thursday, 12 October 2017 on product Snowdon, The Linear Way: Private Guiding

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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 , Thursday, 21 September 2017 on product Snowdon, The Linear Way: Private Guiding

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Are dogs allowed on this walk?

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Posted by John Scadding on Thursday, 21 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.

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