What are the six routes up Snowdon?

Choose from six different paths to conquer this 1,085 metre (3,560 feet) giant which are the Llanberis path, Pyg Track, Miners’ Track, Watkin Path, Rhyd-Ddu Path or the Snowdon Ranger Path.

What is the most scenic route up Snowdon?

1. The Llanberis Path. The longest and most gradual route to the summit of Snowdon, The Llanberis Path is the most popular and easiest option. The path follows the Snowdon Mountain Railway track up from Llanberis and offers fantastic views of Cwm Brywynog, Llanberis and across the Menai Strait towards Anglesey.

Which is easiest route up Snowdon?

The Llanberis Path is the easiest of the Snowdon routes and also the busiest. If this is going to be your first mountain walk or you are coming with children then the Llanberis Path is the ideal route. The Pyg Track is the classic Snowdon route. Both the Pyg Track and Miners’ Track start at Pen-y-Pass.

Which is the hardest route up Snowdon?

Crib Goch
1 – Crib Goch. Crib Goch is firmly on the top – no doubt about it. As it’s an exposed grade 1 scramble, it’s by far tougher than all the other main routes up Snowdon. The NE ridge up Crib Goch is the toughest approach, with the usual PYG track approach being next.

Is Pyg Track hard?

One of two routes starting from Pen y Pass, the Pyg Track is a rocky and difficult path with several steep climbs. While the Pyg track is one of the shortest routes up yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), it is the most rugged and challenging route to the summit.

Is the Llanberis Path boring?

Llanberis path is the easiest but it’s a boring climb. As a route of descent though, with the distant views in front of you, it is actually quite pleasant.

How hard is Pyg Track?

Is the Pyg Track easy?

The Pyg track is both the shortest walking route up Snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. Despite this, the Pyg Track is not the easiest path up as it can be steep and rocky in places but the paths are generally very good all the way and reasonably straightforward to follow.

How many people have died on the Pyg Track?

The park averages eight deaths per year, mainly due to two specific black spots: Crib Goch and the Pyg and Miner’s Track scrambles. For those who don’t know the term, a scramble is a little more than a hike and a little less than a climb. You don’t need ropes, but you have to use your hands at times.

Can I walk Snowdon in trainers?

Remember that boots with a waterproof liner will also be warmer, but we find this lining essential in a walking boot these days. Trainers are not suitable. Your boots need to be waterproof!

Is Snowdon summit scary?

spooky and a little scary. When we came back down the cloud had completely cleared and we could see everything we hadn’t seen on the way up – we kind of thought it was a blessing that on the way up we couldn’t see how far and how steep it was to the summit – we may have chickened out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zz4J5J8-PRY