Mount Snowdon Highest mountain in England and Wales WEEKEND

Welcome to the mighty Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) - the highest mountain in Wales and England at 1085m.

Magnificent volcanic rocks formed over 400 million years ago, stunning massif sculpted by glaciation and the pyramidal peak of Snowdon make for a spectacular mountain to conquer.

Join us to experience the UK’s most popular mountain.

TOUGHNESS
This is a very tough hike on the Saturday, the hike will not be shortened or slowed down if anyone joins who is not able to keep up with the group. This is only for people who are fit and regular hikers and who have done similar mountains before. If you have any doubt please contact us before signing up.
If you are planning to get fit for a big challenge, this is not the trip to choose, it requires a high level of fitness and is itself a big challenge.
Also, if this is your first trip with Outdooraholics please contact us before signing up, if you don't contact us, we reserve the right to cancel and refund your booking.
We want to ensure that the majority of people who correctly choose this hike have an enjoyable trip and also that they will make the summit. Thank you for your understanding.
Email us at: info@outdooraholics.co.uk

HIGHLIGHTS

• Conquer the highest mountain in England and Wales
• Hike the Snowdon Ranger Path - one of the quietest paths
• Admire the views stretching across Snowdonia to the sea
• A stunning and quite different 2nd day hike

WEEKEND DESCRIPTION

We are off to an exhilarating hike up Snowdon where surrounded by cirques, narrow crests and rocky cliffs we take up the summit (1,085m). Snowdon is a serious and tough mountain offering a great challenge for anyone who dares to explore its rugged terrain and beauty. This spectacular mountain attracts around 600,000 walkers a year and was famously used by Edmund Hillary in training for his 1953 ascent of Mount Everest.

On a clear day the views from the summit are spectacular - spanning across 18 lakes, 14 mountain peaks and as far as the Isle of Man, Ireland and the Lake District.

ITINERARY

Friday

Head over to our accommodation in the Snowdonia National Park

Saturday

Hike: Snowdon Ranger to Snowdon summit
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Grading: Challenging - Mountain
Ascent: 936m
Hiking time: 6 to 7.5 hours

Snowdon boasts numerous paths to its summit, our path is one of the quietest ones, but is gorgeous with far reaching views of valleys, lakes and mountains.

Sunday

Hike: Crimpiau
Distance: 5 miles (7km)
Grading: Intermediate
Ascent: 320m
Hiking time: 3 to 3.5 hours

After the challenging hike yesterday we have a more relaxed day at Crimpiau. We start hike from Capel Curig and continue up to some of the most mesmerising and peaceful panoramic views of Snowdonia on a quiet route. Being an isolated peak, we get superb views in all directions of many of the most famous mountains in the National Park.

COST & PAYMENT

£138 early booking discount for the first 20 people then £159. Click “Attend” to pay the £20 deposit by PayPal. The remainder is due by bank transfer before Sunday 29th June, we’ll email payment details 1 week before.

Trip payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. When the trip is sold out fully paid spaces can be advertised to the same gender, for details: FAQ

TRANSPORT, ACCOMMODATION AND START TIME

The trip starts at the venue and you will need transport to the hikes.
Lift share discussion - to offer/request lifts

The accommodation address is at the top of this page, you are welcome to arrive from 7pm or any time later.

FOOD

Breakfast and packed lunches are included in the cost and will be provided for Saturday and Sunday. Dinner on Saturday night is also provided. You will need money for drinks for the trip.

Breakfast is healthy and nutritious - typically cereal, porridge with fresh fruit, berries, nuts and seeds, fresh fruit salad, free range eggs, yogurt, toast and coffees, teas etc.

For lunch we provide fruit, crisps, cereal bars and a range of options to make your own sandwiches typically tomatoes, cucumber, houmous, peanut butter, honey, jam, ham, cheese and salami.

After the hike we enjoy Cream Teas - an English delicacy consisting of scones, clotted cream and jam, a tasty treat!

Meals are meat based with vegetarian options. To find out if the food being provided meets your intolerance/allergies/preferences/likes/dislikes etc, please email us. You are welcome to bring your own favourite items to meet specific requirements and there is a fridge and kitchen you can use.

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

• 2 nights hostel accommodation (mainly 4-6 with 1 x 7 bedded single gender rooms)
• Breakfast and packed lunches on Saturday and Sunday
• Dinner on Saturday night
• Tea (including herbal) and coffee
• Hikes by trained guides
• Compliance with the 2018 Package Travel Regulations including Financial protection

THE PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Transport to, from and during the trip
• Car parking charges throughout the weekend (all car parks are pay and display, some free parking at hostel, for late arrivals paid parking opposite)

SAFETY - Your guide is a trained hike leader. Outdoor activities involve a risk of personal injury. Please bring suitable hiking footwear and hiking clothes such as warm clothes, waterproof jacket and trousers - CLOTHING TIPS

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