Walking Up Snowdon
If you're holidaying in Snowdonia and are moderately fit, climbing Snowdon is unquestionably something you should consider on your holiday. map and compass
Out of the three highest peaks in the UK, Snowdon is probably the friendliest for the Novice Walker to climb. Besides anything else, in summer time months there is a cafĂŠ at the top where you could get a delightful cup of tea - or mug of soup if the elements is cold! And if you're feeling tired after the strenuous climb up you can get the train back down.
You will find six different walks up Snowdon- or you are able to cheat and take the train. You do not even need in the future down the exact same way as you went up - the Sherpa bus travels around the various starting points of the walks in the summertime months therefore you can always get back to where you parked your car.
Snowdon continues to be an arduous walk - with regards to the path you select you will end up walking 7 to 10 miles, and the shorter walks aren't necessarily the easiest. Most people will spend about 6 hours on the mountain achieving the summit and back, although fitter walkers, and especially those taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge will soon be overtaking all of the other walkers.
A number of people climb Snowdon in summer time, so you won't be walking alone. But the sense of camaraderie increases the day, as everyone is quite encouraging. Especially, it appears, those on your way down!
One word of warning, the cafĂŠ is just open once the train is running. Trains run from mid May to the finish of October all the best way to the summit, but from mid March, and section of November, they stop at the half way point, Clogwyn. In summer trains get very crowded, so it's best to reach early or book in advance. When you have young kids the train is obviously the best way as much as the most effective of Snowdon.
If you should be planning to walk up the Miners and Pyg tracks are probably the easiest. Both start at the same point. Snowdon is 3,560 ft high, and these walks start 1,170 ft up so you have a much better start than in the event that you try the Watkins Path, for example, where you will be ascending 3,300 ft altogether! However all paths have some fairly steep parts in their mind, so none could be described as an easy stroll. Whichever route you occupy the mountain be aware of the
markers showing just how down. There are several routes that are not suitable for anyone but the most experienced walkers. There are some sheer drops so care must certanly be taken.
Check the weather forecast before you begin your walk, but always carry waterproofs with you. When you park your car on a brilliant sunny day you might still find yourself climbing through thick cloud as as you reach the summit. map reading courses
One of the greatest reasons for Snowdon is as possible climb it more than once, and see different fabulous views each time by having a different route.