The Welsh Mountains of Northern Snowdonia include the popular Snowdon and the lesser-known but magnificent tops of the Glyders and Carnedds. The whole area is incredibly scenic with dramatic views over the mountains towards the North Wales coast. These walks are new and different to last year’s Snowdonia weekend, promising a fantastic chance to visit these mountains off the beaten track.
Price range: £55.00 through £110.00
Snowdonia Guided Walk Weekend
On Saturday, we will aim to ascend the amazing Matterhorn-shaped mountain, Cnicht and then enjoy Sunday in the stunning Carnedds range. Weather permitting, our route each day will approximately be as follows:
Saturday – Cnicht and the Snowdonia Slate Trail
The Route: Our memorable walk begins at the Croesor hamlet car park and follows the South West ridge to the summit at 689m. The path is a gradual climb with very easy scrambling over a few rock steps. From here we follow the Cambrian way and then join the Snowdonia slate trail to explore many significant and interesting slate quarry sites and mine workings before descending back to Croesor. The approximate distance is 6.5 miles / 10.4km with 2007ft/ 612m of ascent.
Sunday – Carnedd Range
The Route: We’ll ascend Pen y Ole Wen from Ogwen Valley before summiting Carnedd Dafydd and Carnedd Llewelyn. We return via Pen Yr Helgi Du. The approximate distance is 9.5 miles / 15km with 3490ft/ 1064m of ascent.
Please note: On both days, to maximise your enjoyment and safety, it’s possible we may have to alter routes according to weather conditions and party ability. Alternative routes will be in the same area.
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Saturday – – Cnicht and the Snowdonia Slate Trail
We meet at the small free car park in the hamlet of Croesor, Hen Bryn Gelynen, Croesor, Penrhyndeudraeth LL48 6SS.
Please Note: Final location details will be confirmed after booking.
Please see a Google Map showing the meeting location here>.
Sunday – Carnedd Range
We meet by the toilets at Ogwen Car Park, Lyn Ogwen, Bethesda, Bangor LL57 3LZ. The Pay and Display Car Park (currently) costs £6 a day and the machine should accept cards but worth bringing cash just in case. Avoid parking on the A5 road as you’re likely to get a ticket and possibly towed. We may arrange car sharing with you on this day to avoid any parking issues.
Please Note: Final location details will be confirmed after booking.
Please see a Google Map showing the meeting location here>.
Coming by Bus or Train?
It is possible to travel by train to North Wales. The closest stations are Bangor and Betws-y-Coed. We’re keen to support public transport use and reduce emissions. If you’re arriving reasonably nearby, we may be able to offer you a free lift and take you to your accommodation and the start of the walks. This depends on available car space. Just ask us when you book.
On Saturday there are no facilities where we meet.
On Sunday there are toilets where we meet at Lyn Ogwen. There is a café/kiosk and visitor centre, YHA Hostel and Campsite.
Locally, Llanberis, Betws-y-Coed, Bangor and Bethesda all have public toilets, hotels, b&bs, hostels pubs, shops and places to eat.
See a map of the local area: here>
These Walks are Tough! Here is our walk difficulty guide >
Please Note: Each walk involves paths that are rough and stony in places with some steep sections of loose stones, and some boulder fields to cross. There will be some very easy scrambling involved but avoids the classic scramble routes such as North Ridge of Tryfan and Crib Goch on Snowdon. It can be wet and boggy in other places. You therefore need to be confident to walk at a reasonable pace over that type of terrain. The walk is suitable for people with a good level of fitness, previous mountain experience or experience walking with us in the Peak District, and confidence on steep ground that could be slippery underfoot. Should weather conditions be unsuitable to be up in the mountains, an alternative guided walk will be offered in the local area.
We have created a separate page of the most frequently asked questions here >
There is abundant available accommodation in the area to suit every budget. There are campsites in Ogwen and Capel Curig, YHA’s in Ogwen and Pen-y- Pass, and an excellent dormitory-style self-catering hostel at the Rocks in Capel Curig.
The walk guide will be staying at Ogwen cottage YHA for the weekend. If you are female and would like to share a dormitory room in the YHA, please get in touch. It is also possible to camp at the YHA.
Click here to see a Google Map of local accommodation in the area.
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