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HIKE SNOWDON
2-days
From £215pp

 

Join us for an unforgettable weekend hiking adventure as we conquer Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales!

 

This guided adventure takes you along quieter, lesser-traveled paths, ensuring a peaceful and immersive experience in nature. Perfect for both seasoned hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, this is your chance to explore one of the UK's most iconic mountains without the crowds.

 

  • Quiet Route: Climb Snowdon via quieter, scenic trails for a more serene and intimate experience

  • Breathtaking Views: Breathtaking panoramic views from the summit, overlooking Snowdonia National Park

  • Nature at Its Best: Explore rugged landscapes, lush valleys, and hidden paths along the journey

  • Unforgettable Memories: Expert guides to lead the way and share local knowledge

  • Perfect Weekend Getaway: Connect with nature and enjoy a weekend escape in the great outdoors

 

Whether you’re chasing adventure or seeking tranquility, this weekend hiking trip promises memories to last a lifetime!

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Cost.

From £215

Duration.

2-days away

2-days hiking

no time off work!

Difficulty.

2.5/5.0 - Moderate

6-7 hour hike with

1,000m ascent/descent

Accom.

Hostel/Bunkhouse/

Hotel

When?

Jan-Mar: Winter

Apr-Dec: Non-winter

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ITINERARY

Note: The following itinerary may be altered based on weather conditions and, in some cases, the days may be switched, but we will always pick the best weather day for the Snowdon ascent.​

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Friday Evening: Meet your guide and fellow trekkers

  • If London train travel option is taken: Meeting outside London Euston train station at 6pm, you will board the train for a relaxing journey to North Wales where you will be met by your guide and transported by road to your accommodation

  • If train travel option is not taken: You will meet your guide around 8pm at a pre-determined location and join the group as they are transported by road to your accommodation

 

Saturday: Trip briefing and Hike Snowdon​

  • Main event: After a briefing for the days activities, you will head out to begin your ascent of Snowdon.  You will hike on a spectacular route away from the crowds.

  • After successfully reaching the summit and taking those all important photos, you will return to the accommodation via a different route than you took on the way up for showers and a a well earned rest

  • Winter Trip: This day will be used to practice walking on the snow and ice. you will be taught how to safely use crampons and ice axe, including the use of the ice axe if you start sliding

  • Evening: Head out for a group dinner at a local pub to share stories and photos of the day’s events

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Sunday:  Trek a little known peak, away from the crowds

  • Breakfast: A relaxing start to the day with a nutritious breakfast.

  • You will check out of the accommodation and pack the minibus before being driven a short distance to begin your second hike of the weekend

  • Trekking a 10km circular route, you will get away from the crowds as you reach marvellous viewpoints of Snowdon, the North Wales Coast and most of Snowdonia National Park.

  • Winter Trip: This will be the big day as you head out to reach the summit of Snowdon in full winter conditions.  Your guide will give you tips and tricks throughout your journey to ensure you are as comfortable and safe as possible.  The route that you hike will be dependent on the weather and ground conditions at that time.

  • You will return to the minibus and be driven to the train station for your departure home

  • If London train travel option is chosen: You will board the train for a relaxing journey back to London (expect to arrive around 8pm)​

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Non-Winter Snowdon Trips

​Join us on our weekly adventure to the summit of Wales!

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We offer guided hikes on Snowdon every weekend of the year, rain or shine.

 

Whether it be summer or winter, our highly experienced and qualified guides will get you off the beaten track to the summit of Snowdon and most importantly safely back down again.

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practical winter skills will be taught for those winter trips, so you don't need prior experience with crampons and ice axe

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Snowdon in Winter & Learn practical winter skills

​What's included?

  • Highly experienced and qualified guide

  • 2-days guided hiking

  • Small group (max. 8 people plus guide)

  • 2-nights accommodation

 

Optional

  • Return train travel and road transfers on from London to North Wales

 

Winter Only:

  • Free use of crampons, ice axe and helmet

  • Tuition in the practical skills required for winter travel (including the use of ice axe and crampons)

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​Why City Mountaineering?

  • Led by a highly experienced and fully qualified UK guide with countless ascents of Ben Nevis

  • All inclusive trip so let us sort out the logistics and you just turn up and enjoy!

  • The train option (if travelling from London) means this trip has minimal carbon footprint!

  • You will be fully supported from the moment you sign up, to the moment you reach that summit (and back, of course)

  • Nothing less than 5* reviews on Google, Facebook and Trust Pilot

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