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ADVENTURE OPEN WALKS IN SNOWDONIA
Our open walks are the perfect place to unlock your adventure with our fully qualified guides, Andy and Daniella. Perfect for families, individuals, friends or couples, Snowdonia open walks are a fantastic way to explore this stunning scenery.
If you would prefer something more demanding contact us to discuss a private walk.
TRYFAN (THE EASIER WAY)
Tryfan can be an intimidating mountain, especially when climbed on the dramatic North Ridge. This walk takes us up the easier, but equally awe inspiring south ridge.
Starting from the shore of Llyn Ogwen we will make our way along to Tryfan Bach, Little Tryfan as it’s known to the climbers we might see. Here we start our ascent to Heather Terrace, a path which takes us under the dramatic western face of Tryfan.
Near the end of Heather Terrace we can stop to catch our breath before our final ascent to Tryfan’s summit. The way up the south ridge does require some easy scrambling, so a head for heights is required, but is well worth it with “Adam and Eve” waiting to greet us as we enjoy the feeling of being on top of what has been voted as Britain’s favourite mountain.
After taking in the stunning views, our descent takes us all the way down south ridge to Cwm Tryfan. Wet then continue to Llyn Bochwyd (known as Lake Australia) and down to Idwal Cottage where we will hopefully find the shop open for a well deserved hot drink. Then we follow the shore of Llyn Ogwen back to the cars and a safe journey home.
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THE ICONIC TRYFAN BY THE NORTH RIDGE
No walk in the Ogwen Valley can compare to ascending this majestic mountain via the North Ridge. Whilst it does involve scrambling and a head for hights, it is within the reach of most experienced hill walkers.
Starting from the A5 we start Tryfan alongside Milestone Buttress, a popular rock face for climbers. We then continue up to the beginning of North Ridge. Most of the time we will be on the crest of the ridge as we pass The Cannon, here it is worth pausing to catch our breath and take in the increasingly spectacular views down the Owgen Valley.
Having refuelled we continue up the ridge and onto the summit of Tryfan 915m (302ft) where Adam and Eve wait for us; two flat topped pinnacles which look across the stunning views which can reach the Irish Sea on a clear day.
After a break we continue our walk down the easier south ridge before making our way onto Heather Terrace, a path that takes us underneath the imposing west face of Tryfan before leading us to the bottom of the North Ridge. From here we retrace our steps back down to the A5 and the waiting cars, glowing from the felling of doing one of Snowdonia’s most impressive peaks.
The distance approximately 6 kilometres/4 miles, with a height gain of 614 metres/2010 feet.
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TAL Y FAN
A lovely scenic walk to the top of one of Snowdonia’s quitter peaks incorporating glorious views of the north coast of Wales, and the Conwy valley.
A glance at the map will give an insight into the distant past of Tal y Fan with the numerous old settlements and stone circles marked across the area. Some obvious and others less so, this walk mostly on track and defined paths, makes for a step into the past.
Starting at Sychnant Pass we make our way over heathery moorland towards the ridge of Tal y Fan which at height of 2001 feet (610m) makes it the most northerly 2000 foot peak in Snowdonia. After pausing to take in the wonderful views (weather permitting) we will start our descent, as we do so the walk changes to one with coastal views to that of rolling hills.
After passing some of the ancient ruins marked on the map we continue back down to Sychnant Pass, the waiting cars and hopefully an open café for a well-earned drink and bite to eat.
The distance is approximately 16 kilometres/10 miles, with a height gain of 510 metres/1670 feet.
When strong westerly winds are prevalent, it causes the winds to blow back up the hillside and cause clouds of water spray which can be seen for miles around.
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SNOWDON'S SOUTHERN HORSESHOE
No list of walks in Snowdonia would be complete without a walk up Snowdon. Any walk up Snowdon will be challenging, and this one is more challenging than most as we take on Snowdon from the south.
Leaving the cars our walk starts on the Watkin Path which takes us past the dramatic Cwm Llan waterfalls. From here we leave the well walked path and make our way towards Cwm Merch. As we continue to ascent we pass through the remains of an old quarry, we arrive at the cwm. Our ascent continues to Lliwedd Bach (Small Lliwedd) and the wonderful views to the north and across the Gylderau. This also marks the start of some easy scrambling up Y Lliwedd as we get our first views of Snowdon.
After dropping down to pick up the Watkin Path again, we make our way up to the high point of the day, Snowdon 1057m. Here we will catch our breath and take in the view before starting our descent by the South Ridge. The ridge offers some wonderful views as it takes us down to Bwlch cwm Llan and the start of our final ascent onto Yr Aran. On the top of Yr Aran we will stop to enjoy the views and have a snack before we start back down to the cars glowing in the satisfaction of having done one of Snowdon’s quieter and most enjoyable walks
The distance is approximately 13 kilometres/8 miles, with a height gain of 1050 metres/3400feet.
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MOEL EILIO
This lesser known horseshoe walk still offers some wonderful scenery and views across Snowdonia, with plenty of places to rehydrate with a slice of bara brith at the end.
Leaving the bustle of Llanberis behind we make our way pass the youth hostel and to the base of the spur which will take us on to Moel Eilio. It also gives opportunity for us to take in the emerging views and catch our breath before we make our way to the top of Moel Eilio.
On Moel Eilio we are at the high point of our day (726m) with views to Holyhead Mountain and the Irish Sea beyond, weather permitting. Stealing ourselves away we follow the ridge over Foel Gron and on to Foel Goch with wonderful views of Snowdon standing proud ahead of us.
Our last summit of the day is Moel Cynghorion (674m) from which we begin our descent towards Cwm Brwynog and onwards to Hebron Station of the Snowdon Mountain Railway. We can then walk down the Llanbris Path back into Lllanberis and hopefully an open café for a well earned drink and price of cake.
The distance approximately 14 kilometres/9 miles, with a height gain of 990 metres/2350 feet.
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GLYDERS FAWR & GLYDER FACH
This is a hearty day out through some of the best mountain scenery in Snowdonia as we explore the alien like landscape of Glyder Faw and Glyer Fach.
Starting from Idwal Cottage our first short ascent takes us to the shores of Llyn Idwal and our first studding view of the towering Glyderau. From here we make our way along the shore of Llyn Idwal ready for the ascent to Devil’s Kitchen; a strange name which the story makes sense of.
We finish our ascent with a final push to get to the summit of Glyder Fawr, which at 1001m is 7m higher than its neighbour, Glyder Fach. The effort it well worth it with views across the Ogwen Valley to the north, and the Snowdon mountain range to the south. Continuing past Castell y Gwynt (Castle of the Winds) the scenery of shattered stones and sticking out stone daggers adds to the ‘other worldy’ fell as we ascend our second summit of the day Glyders Fach. Again it is well worth stopping and taking in the stunning vista across so much of Snowdonia.
Here starts our descent but not before a photo opportunity on the physics defying Canerlever Stone. Eventually we pick up the Miner’s Track, which was used by miners, and make our way to Cwm Tryfan. Here we get a good look at the mighty Tryfan before continuing down to what is affectionally known as “Lake Australia”.
The path continues its descent into the Ogwen Valley and eventually to the cars. Hopefully the little café is still open for a well earned hot drink and piece of cake after our big mountain day
The distance is approximately 10 kilometres/6 miles, with a height gain of 817 metres/2850 feet.
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MOEL SIABOD
Some lovely woodland, possibly some waterfalls and a bit of grade 1 scrambling with some of the best views of Snowdonia, make for a great day out
Starting at Pont-Cyfyng we have a stead warm-up ahead of the main event, the ascent of Moel Siabod via the Daear Ddu ridge. This is a grade 1 scramble which feels much more, and brings us to our high point of they day, Moel Siabod at 868m.
We can take our time absorbing the views and taking on some fuel before we tackle the second ridge of the day as the summit continues into the ridge which will take us back to lower pastures.
We then wander back to the car and hopefully there will be a cafe open for than necessary piece of cake and cup of tea
The distance approximately 11.5 kilometres/7.15 miles, with a height gain of 905 metres/2970 feet.
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ABERGLASLYN GORGE & LLYN DINAS
A picturesque walk taking in some beautiful scenery, the village of Beddgelert and past the grave of a doggy hero. This is one of our shorter and lower walks and is great if the weather isn't good.
Starting in Nantmoor our path takes us through some wonderful woodland as we follow Cwm Bychen. As we reach the top past the remains of the old copper mines we get our first views of Llyn Dinas.
Here we begin our at times steep descent to the shores of Llyn Dinas and towards some more copper mines. Continuing on we arrive in the picturesque Beddgelert where we might be persuaded to have an ice-cream. It is in the village where will also hear of the heroic dog called 'Beddgelert'.
Leaving the village we wander besides the Welsh Highland Railway and the bank of the Afon Glaslyn and the beautiful gorge as we make our way back to Nantmoor and the waiting cars.
The distance approximately 8 kilometres/5 miles, with a height gain of 550 metres/1800 feet.
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