Located in Snowdonia National Park, Snowdon is the highest mountain in Wales and an ideal destination for this short trek. Walking with a qualified mountain leader, we follow a path that climbs to the summit at 1085m. Along the route we can enjoy the beautiful Welsh landscapes and the rare plant species of this designated national nature reserve.
Itinerary
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Join tour Llanberis
Llanberis is the village most associated with Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa to give it its Welsh name. Today we join our tour in Llanberis and meet our local guide for a tour briefing. If you arrive early you may wish to explore the town. The High Street welcomes visitors with brightly painted pubs, cafes, and shops. Hill walkers and climbers are well catered for with a number of shops supplying anything from thick woolly socks to all the technical gear required for proper mountain climbing.
There are a number of pubs, restaurants, and cafes in the town for relaxing.
Overnight Standard Hotel
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Climb Mount Snowdon
Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, is the objective of this walk. The route uses the Pyg and Miner's paths from Pen-y-Pass. A classic route to Snowdon's summit, this walk involves the least climbing to reach the summit and is through dramatic mountain scenery. The Miners' track, so called because it used to be used by the copper miners of Snowdon for walking back to Llanberis or Bethesda after their week's work.
Overnight Standard Hotel
Included meals: Breakfast
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Morning walk and optional activities available; tour ends LLanberis.
Today for those who want to explore more of the area there is the opportunity to take a 2 to 3 hour walk which includes forest tracks, the beautiful lake of Llyn Padarn, the historic Welsh Slate Museum, fabulous views of Snowdon and the Llanberis Pass. Alternatively there are many adventure activies including sea kayaking which can be arranged locally. We will be back to the hotel by miday for check out for those of you wishing to arrange onward journeys.
Included meals: Breakfast