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Mountain adventures and cosy pubs in the heart of Snowdonia

Sample some of Snowdonia’s best walks and conquer Mount Snowdon - the highest peak in Wales – with two expert guides by your side. Llanberis, the most famous mountain town in Wales, is famous for being the gateway to Snowdonia National Park and the perfect base for this trip which takes you through an ever changing landscape that is famous for its mining history, dramatic landscapes, and breathtaking natural scenery. Add a charming Welsh town and atmospheric pubs to enjoy at the end of each day and this walking trip has it all.

Start
Llanberis, United Kingdom
Finish
Llanberis, United Kingdom
Destination
United Kingdom
Style
Original
Theme
Walking & Trekking
Code
BWXC
Physical rating
Ages
Min 15
Group size
Min 1, Max 16

Why you'll love this trip

  • Spend 5 fantastic days in Llanberis and the surrounding mountains of Snowdonia with the same bed every night, a familiar room, and a warm welcome back at the end of each day.

  • Conquer Mount Snowdon - the highest mountain in Wales – with two guides who will provide plenty of encouragement and help you scale every mountain on this trip at your own pace.

  • Pose on the Cantilever Stone on the summit of one of Snowdonia’s highest peaks and explore the pubs of Llanberis, the most famous mountain town in Wales, with your group.

  • Enjoy a selection of walks that will show you the most dramatic landscapes in Snowdonia, with towering rock faces, sheer drops, and picturesque hanging valleys.

  • This trip is as green as it gets – we only use public transport and our accommodation can be reached from major cities in UK by train.

Is this trip right for you?

  • This is a walking trip. Please carefully read descriptions of all the walks as you will need a good level of fitness to fully enjoy all the included hikes.

  • You are going to spend 5 wonderful days in the mountains. Mountain weather can change quickly so be prepared for lovely sunshine but also rain, wind, and lower temperatures. Please make sure you have good walking boots, rain gear, warm clothing, and sun protection for this trip.

  • On day 3 we will climb Snowdon – a great and very popular mountain. The trek is fantastic but it requires good physical preparation to maximise your enjoyment on the day.

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Lone Tree on Llyn Padarn, Snowdonia, Wales, UK
Snowdonia mountains in winter, Wales, UK
Traveller posing on top of Cantilever Stone at Snowdonia summit, Wales, UK
Dolbardan Castle in Llanberis, Wales, UK
Toourist hiking in Snowdonia. North Wales. UK
Lady Mountain Walking Up Snowdon, Snowdonia National Park, UK

Itinerary
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Welcome to Llanberis! This tranquil British town in the heart of Snowdonia National Park has a rich history and superb hiking trails as is the perfect jumping off point for tackling Mount Snowdon. There’s no packing and unpacking on this centre based trip and your accommodation is a highlight, with 30 acres of gardens and woodlands including the ruins of a 12th century castle. After you’ve checked into your hotel, meet your leader and the rest of your group at a Welcome Meeting in the early afternoon then enjoy an easy hike around beautiful Llyn Padarn, one of the two lakes that create the Llanberis pass, where you can immerse yourself in Snowdonia’s spectacular surroundings. Tonight you may like to join your group for a meal at a local restaurant or pub.
Included Activities
  • Llanberis - Llyn Padarn Circular Guided Hike
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting this afternoon as we will be collecting insurance and emergency contact details at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or Intrepid know.

This trip is as green as it gets so please consider travelling to Llanberis by train from or bus. It is easy to reach Llanberis using public transport from destinations throughout England and Scotland.

Today’s walking distance is approximately 9 kilometres (6 miles) with a 230 metre (740 feet) elevation gain.

After breakfast, ease into your adventure with a classic round of two peaks located directly above Llanberis, a circuit that’s popular with the locals. Kicking off from your hotel, follow a sturdy trail up a broad ridge, eventually leading to a summit sitting at 726m. Take in views of Mount Snowdon, which you’ll be tackling tomorrow, then continue over the tops of Foel Gron and Foel Goch, before dropping back down to Llanberis where you may like to settle into a cosy pub for a well-deserved drink.
Included Activities
  • Llanberis - Foel Gron and Foel Goch Guided Hike
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s walking distance is approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) with a 650 metre (2132 feet) elevation gain.

Snowdon is the highest and most famous peak in Wales. There are many ways to reach the top - including a railway – but we’ll enjoy a fantastic point to point hike. Walking on a Friday avoids the crowds and ensures we don’t contribute to over tourism. A local bus takes us to Pen y Pass, meaning we start from 349m above sea level - a helpful boost on a long mountain day. We will follow a trail called the Pyg track, which offers grand mountain scenery, with Crib Goch on our right and Snowdon ahead of us. Eventually, we will reach the high pass at Bwlch Glas then hike alongside the mountain railway before the final push to the summit. After summit selfies, we will descend by an alternative route that takes us directly back to our hotel in Llanberis.
Included Activities
  • Llanberis - Mount Snowdon Guided Hike from Pen y Pass via Pyg Track
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s walking distance is approximately 14 kilometres (9 miles) with a 770 metre (2296 feet) elevation gain.

Today you may like to take it easy with a less challenging walk after Mount Snowdon. If not, join your guides for the short transfer on the local bus to Capel Curig, where you’ll begin another classic Welsh mountain traverse. Your route today hikes up the Cfen y Capel ridgeline, then onto the summit of Y Foel Goch. From here, a final ascent takes you to the summit of Glyder Fach, 994m above sea level. A short detour allows you to explore the spectacular rock formations of Castell y Gwynt, including the famous Cantilever Stone. Descend south on a steep path, leading down to the Pass of Llanberis, from where you’ll hop on the local bus back to the village. With tired but happy legs, find a lively pub to celebrate your peak-bagging time in Snowdonia National Park.
Included Activities
  • Llanberis - Cantilever Stone & Castell y Gwynt Exploration
  • Llanberis - Cwm Tryfan & Glyder Fach Guided Hike
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s walking distance is approximately 13 kilometres (8 miles) with 850 metres (2788 feet) of elevation gain.

After breakfast, we will take a short walk to the National Slate Museum which has been designed as if the quarrymen and engineers have just downed tools and left the Victorian era workshops for home. Talks and demonstrations including slate-splitting provide a fascinating insight into the heritage and culture of this mountain region. After our museum visit, your trip comes to an end and you can catch the bus back to Bangor to connect with trains for onward travel.
Included Activities
  • Llanberis - National Slate Museum Visit
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
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Meals

4 breakfasts

Transport

walking, Public bus

Accommodation

Bed & Breakfast (4 nights)

Included activities

  • Llanberis - Llyn Padarn Circular Guided Hike
  • Llanberis - Foel Gron and Foel Goch Guided Hike
  • Llanberis - Mount Snowdon Guided Hike from Pen y Pass via Pyg Track
  • Llanberis - Cantilever Stone & Castell y Gwynt Exploration
  • Llanberis - Cwm Tryfan & Glyder Fach Guided Hike
  • Llanberis - National Slate Museum Visit

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Important notes

1.A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2.This trip starts midday in Llanberis on Day 1. This allows time after the welcome meeting to explore Llanberis. This trip finishes at 11am in Llanberis on Day 5. Please book your onwards travels accordingly.
3. Llanberis is reached by public bus from Bangor, which in turn is easily
accessible from main railway terminus’ such as Crewe and Birmingham. The international airport of Manchester also easily connects with the train services to Bangor.
4. Pre and post tour additional accommodation, arrival and departure transfers are available to book upon request, subject to availability. Please contact your Travel Consultant for more details.

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