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Hiking in Snowdonia

Hiking in Snowdonia

From $ 2,045 AUD

Description

Sample some of Snowdonia’s best walks and conquer Mount Snowdon – the highest peak in Wales – with two expert guides by your side. Llanberis, the most famous mountain town in Wales, is famous for being the gateway to Snowdonia National Park and the perfect base for this trip which takes you through an ever changing landscape that is famous for its mining history, dramatic landscapes, and breathtaking natural scenery. Add a charming Welsh town and atmospheric pubs to enjoy at the end of each day and this walking trip has it all.

Trip Name
Hiking in Snowdonia
Last Updated
2023-02-21
Days
5
Capacity
16
Highlights
  • Spend 5 fantastic days in Llanberis and the surrounding mountains of Snowdonia with the same bed every night, a familiar room, and a warm welcome back at the end of each day.
  • Conquer Mount Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales – with two guides who will provide plenty of encouragement and help you scale every mountain on this trip at your own pace.
  • Pose on the Cantilever Stone on the summit of one of Snowdonia’s highest peaks and explore the pubs of Llanberis, the most famous mountain town in Wales, with your group.
  • Enjoy a selection of walks that will show you the most dramatic landscapes in Snowdonia, with towering rock faces, sheer drops, and picturesque hanging valleys.
  • This trip is as green as it gets – we only use public transport and our accommodation can be reached from major cities in UK by train.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It is important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary seasonally to ensure our travellers have the best experience. Your tour leader will keep you up to date with any such changes once on tour. OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your leader know you are interested in the Group Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and leaders are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk. MUSEUM VISITS & OPENING TIMES Please note that many sights, attractions and museums are closed on Mondays (and sometimes even Tuesdays). We recommend you carefully consider which sites and museums you are going to want to visit and that you do some research and make your reservations in advance where required/possible.

Day 1 - Llanberis
Welcome to Llanberis! This tranquil British town in the heart of Snowdonia National Park has a rich history and superb hiking trails as is the perfect jumping off point for tackling Mount Snowdon. There’s no packing and unpacking on this centre based trip and your accommodation is a highlight, with 30 acres of gardens and woodlands including the ruins of a 12th century castle. After you’ve checked into your hotel, meet your leader and the rest of your group at a Welcome Meeting in the early afternoon then enjoy an easy hike around beautiful Llyn Padarn, one of the two lakes that create the Llanberis pass, where you can immerse yourself in Snowdonia’s spectacular surroundings. Tonight you may like to join your group for a meal at a local restaurant or pub.
Day 2 - The Peaks of Llanberis
After breakfast, ease into your adventure with a classic round of two peaks located directly above Llanberis, a circuit that’s popular with the locals. Kicking off from your hotel, follow a sturdy trail up a broad ridge, eventually leading to a summit sitting at 726m. Take in views of Mount Snowdon, which you’ll be tackling tomorrow, then continue over the tops of Foel Gron and Foel Goch, before dropping back down to Llanberis where you may like to settle into a cosy pub for a well-deserved drink.
Day 3 - Mount Snowdon
Snowdon is the highest and most famous peak in Wales. There are many ways to reach the top - including a railway – but we’ll enjoy a fantastic point to point hike. Walking on a Friday avoids the crowds and ensures we don’t contribute to over tourism. A local bus takes us to Pen y Pass, meaning we start from 349m above sea level - a helpful boost on a long mountain day. We will follow a trail called the Pyg track, which offers grand mountain scenery, with Crib Goch on our right and Snowdon ahead of us. Eventually, we will reach the high pass at Bwlch Glas then hike alongside the mountain railway before the final push to the summit. After summit selfies, we will descend by an alternative route that takes us directly back to our hotel in Llanberis.
Day 4 - Glyder Fach and the Cantilever Stone
Today you may like to take it easy with a less challenging walk after Mount Snowdon. If not, join your guides for the short transfer on the local bus to Capel Curig, where you’ll begin another classic Welsh mountain traverse. Your route today hikes up the Cfen y Capel ridgeline, then onto the summit of Y Foel Goch. From here, a final ascent takes you to the summit of Glyder Fach, 994m above sea level. A short detour allows you to explore the spectacular rock formations of Castell y Gwynt, including the famous Cantilever Stone. Descend south on a steep path, leading down to the Pass of Llanberis, from where you’ll hop on the local bus back to the village. With tired but happy legs, find a lively pub to celebrate your peak-bagging time in Snowdonia National Park.
Day 5 - Llanberis
After breakfast, we will take a short walk to the National Slate Museum which has been designed as if the quarrymen and engineers have just downed tools and left the Victorian era workshops for home. Talks and demonstrations including slate-splitting provide a fascinating insight into the heritage and culture of this mountain region. After our museum visit, your trip comes to an end and you can catch the bus back to Bangor to connect with trains for onward travel.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
01-05-202405-05-2024AUD $ 2,045-
05-06-202409-06-2024AUD $ 2,045-
10-07-202414-07-2024AUD $ 2,045-
14-08-202418-08-2024AUD $ 2,045-
04-09-202408-09-2024AUD $ 2,045-
02-10-202406-10-2024AUD $ 2,045-

Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast (4 nights)

Transport

Walking,public bus

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