Snowdon pdf. LL48 6LF. Telephone: Email: parc eryri-npa. Reaching the Summit People have been climbing to the summit of Snowdon for hundreds of years and today around , people reach the top every year. Threats: Path erosion, rubbish, wild goats. Traveline Cymru is a useful journey planner for public transport in the region. Mountains are fickle things. What starts off as a sunny day at the bottom can rapidly turn into ice-cold winds, heavy rain and thick mist halfway up.
There is usually a chilly breeze at the summit — welcome on a hot day, but not quite as pleasant in the rain. Be prepared for drastic changes in the weather and make sure you check the forecast before you go via the Met Office Snowdon Summit forecast.
Plan your route carefully and let people know where you are going, and what time you expect to be back. Hafod Eryri sells plenty of drinks, cakes and pasties but it does get busy at peak times. Comfy walking socks. On a clear day the views from the top of Snowdon are absolutely breath-taking.
But the journey is pretty epic too. As you climb higher, the views across the deep green valleys and sparkling lakes slowly unfold. You can watch other walkers follow the paths like tiny ants far below or above. Colourful alpine flowers flourish on the mountainside, and the rare Snowdon Lily Lloydia serotina flowers in May, mainly in inaccessible crevices. Sheep, goats, cattle and birds of prey live on the mountain. The Snowdonia National Park website biodiversity page has more detailed information on the local flora and fauna.
There are six recommended paths. Plan ahead by downloading the Snowdon Walks app. This useful app covers the six main routes, providing maps and tracking your progress. It starts off gradually until you get to Llyn Llydaw. A popular circular route is to go up one and come down the other. The Rhyd Ddu Path 8. Starting from Pont Bethania car park, you can see some of the old copper mine workings along the way. Please respect the mountain and keep to the paths for your safety, and also to protect the ecological balance.
Follow the Countryside Code. The Welsh mountains make our landscapes truly distinctive. Distance there and back : 8 miles. This is the quietest route up to the summit and was used as the first official ascent of Snowdon in Despite this route being lesser used, it is just as scenic as the other routes; the views over the Nantlle Ridge are incredible. Distance there and back : 8. The Watkin Path, named after Sir Edward Watkin, is probably the toughest of the six routes to the summit, with the largest vertical ascent.
Sections of this route are very steep with loose scree — but the views are well worth it! This route is one of the quieter routes on Snowdon, following a rocky track before joining the Llanberis Path, prior to reaching the summit - with great views of the surrounding valleys, lakes and ridges. Are you feeling inspired to take on the challenge and trek to the summit of Snowdon?
Or are you looking for that extra challenge? Then our Three Peak Challenge is for you — a fast paced trekking challenge, summiting the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales straight after each other! We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By clicking Accept or continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
For more information, click Find out More. Would you like to receive our newsletter? The Llanberis Path The Llanberis Path is the longest and most gradual path to the summit and offers fantastic views of the surrounding area. Distance there and back : 9 miles Time there and back : Hours approx.
Distance there and back : 7 miles Time there and back : hours approx.
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