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🗓️ Date: 3rd October 2025
🕤 Meeting Time: 09:30
🥾 Hike Start Time: 10:00
⏱️ Estimated Duration: 4–5 hours
🏁 Estimated Finish Time: ~15:00

🌅 Sunrise: 07:21
🌇 Sunset: 18:47

📏 Distance: Approx. 11 km (loop)
⛰️ Difficulty: Challenging – includes rocky sections, steep ascents, and exposed areas.

⚠️ Note: While not a technical climb, this route should be approached with proper footwear, clothing, and weather awareness. Suitable for fit walkers with hill experience.

 

🥾 Route Overview:
This is a loop route (up the Pyg Track, down the Miners' Path) with 3 planned checkpoints where participants can either take a break, turn back with a guide, or wait to rejoin the group.

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🔁 Checkpoints:

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1. Llyn Llydaw (Lake) – ~2.5 km
   A scenic lake with great views of the mountain ahead. That's a good rest point.

2. Intersection below Bwlch y Moch (Ridge Junction) – ~4.5 km
   Just before the final ascent. Option to pause and rejoin on the descent.

3. Summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) – ~5.5 km
   The main goal of the hike. From here, the descent begins via the Miners’ Path.

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🔄 Terrain: Rocky, steep in sections (especially on the ascent), scenic lake-side path on the descent.

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🏔️ Elevation Overview:

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• Starting elevation (Pen-y-Pass): ~360 m

• Snowdon summit (Yr Wyddfa): 1,085 m

• Total ascent: ~725 m

• Total descent: ~725 m

• Maximum elevation: 1,085 m (summit)

Contact 
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Meeting Location 

 

📍 Pen-y-Pass Car Park
Postcode: LL55 4NY
Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/t83b144qiCfZ2BYW6

Car Park App: Just Park
Car Park Location Link: Caernarfon LL55 4NY Parking | Guaranteed Spaces
This car park is the starting point for both the Pyg Track and the Miners’ Path. Please note that pre-booking is required

Campsite Recommendation
Home - Cae Gwyn Farm Holidays

Situated in Nant Peris, this campsite is about 5 miles from Pen y Pass. A short shuttle bus can take you directly to the start of the Pyg and Miners' Tracks.

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​Hotel Recommendation

The Royal Victoria Hotel Llanberis

Located in Llanberis, about a 10-minute drive from Pen y Pass, this hotel offers comfortable accommodations and free parking.

Navigation

There will be a number of designated guides for this hike 

TBC


Recommended Equipment -

• High ankle waterproof walking boots - Trainers will not be suitable, the ground is very rough and it may be very wet. 

• Quality walking/hiking socks - These will prevent blisters

• Warm clothing

• Waterproof jacket

• Gloves

• 2 Litres of drinking water

• Energy snacks & and a small lunch

• Blister plasters (If you are prone to blisters I recommend you put the plasters on before the walk) - Amazon Link
  
  Most importantly, let's enjoy the day! 😊