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Book courseSnowdon via The Pyg Track

Looking down the Pyg Track from the slopes of Snowdon

Route Description

Snowdon, or Yr Wyddfa as it is correctly know in Welsh, is the highest mountain in Wales and is Great Britain's highest mountain south of the Scottish Highlands. There are many routes to the summit from all sides including the option to ride to the new summit cafe (Hafon Eryri) on the Snowdon Mountain Railway. However, one of the best quality routes is the path to the summit from Pen-y-Pass via The Pyg Track.

The Pyg Track follows along easy slopes underneath Crib Goch's jagged ridges before zig-zagging above the deep blue waters of Llyn Llydaw and Lynn Glaslyn. The route then continues with a climb up to the col between Snowdon and Garnedd Ugain and is completed via the path that runs parallel to the tracks of the railway.

The return route doubles back down the top half of the Pyg track before branching off down the Miner's Track giving you an opportunity to view Snowdon's twin lakes from their shores. For the more ambitious, and if time permits, we can complete the Snowdon Horseshoe by descending the South-East ridge and taking in the the twin peaks of Y Lliwedd on the way back to the car park at Pen-y-Pass.

Typical programme

Although the day is flexible it will usually keep to the following programme:

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Pricing

  • Prices are for 1-4 people
    • £260 (Monday - Thursday)
    • £275 (Friday)
    • £300 (Weekends & Bank Holidays)

Please add £60 per additional person for groups of 5 to 8.

For larger groups please call us to discuss your needs on 0333 12 12 125.

Availability

The Snowdon via The Pyg Track mountain day is available between April and October.

Duration

Full day guided walk

Teaching ratio

1-6 students per guide

Route Statistics

Distance 12.5km/7¾ miles
Height gain 800m/2755ft
Time 4-5 hours
Grade Strenuous

Start point

Pen y Pass SH647555

Previous experience

No previous experience of mountaineering is required. However, you will get the most out of the day if you are a competent moorland walker.

The course will not involve any scrambling, although at times you may feel more comfortable steadying yourself with your hands in places.

Preparation and fitness

You should have a good standard of fitness as we will be spending a full day walking and scrambling out in the hills.

Equipment required

Please refer to our equipment page for a complete list.

You won't need to carry a map, compass, first aid kit or shelter as your guide will have all of this.

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