Day Hike: Mount Snowdon The Highest Mountain In Wales

Overview

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English

6 hours

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The hike will be delivered by a fully qualified mountain leader who will know a great deal about both Snowdon and Snowdonia and of course the mountains of Wales in general. They will describe what you are seeing and tell you a few tall tales along the way...

During the months of May to September there is a cafe near the summit of this highest mountain in Wales, but do not depend on this for sustenance. It's often closed due to weather conditions and so we always advise taking a good packed lunch along with a flask of something warm.

Know before you go:

This tour will take place rain or shine

You will climb 900m to reach the summit of Snowdon. There is no elevator :)

Although most levels of fitness can be accommodated please be sensible when booking and know your own ability

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

First Aid Kit

Lunch

What To Expect

We will lead this true mountain day, 14km and 900m of ascent, to the summit of this world-renowned mountain by a lesser-known path. A truly amazing mountaineering experience that is, with the help of the guide, available to novices through to old time adventurers alike. The day includes walking through farmland and then old mountain trails, stunning mountain ridges and of course the 360 degree panoramic views from the summit (weather permitting!) With Snowdon being popular it's paths can become very crowded indeed. However, the path we will take for the ascent only ever has a handful of walkers and midweek we'll have it to ourselves! This is remarkable as Snowdon is quite rightly the most visited mountain peak in the UK. This allows our tour to the summit of Snowdon to be a relaxed event with a true flavour of isolation, a true mountain experience, so to speak. The descent is 'off piste' and follows the escarpment edge, with, weather permitting, dramatic views straight down into the valley below and across to the slate town of Llanberis.

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Day Hike: Mount Snowdon The Highest Mountain In Wales

Reviews

4.86

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mount snowdon climb
alisonpQ4878EL,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant day ! The weather was certainly with us, which everyone enjoyed. We went up the lesser used route to the top so it wasn’t as busy and the views are superb. A big thank you to Andy our guide for his knowledge, support and keeping a pace that was for everyone. Will definitely do this again. Definitely helped having a guide and lots of laughs along the way. Thank you Andy for a great day x
The mountain 🏔️
Departure60126794610,
Sep 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely beautiful walking this mountain, it has very hard routes and a couple of beginners routes, children and people finding it difficult can always take the gorgeous old fashioned train 🚂 we did the Walkin challenge with landscape and waterfalls on the way.
Nice walk
afejanssen,
Sep 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good walk for which a guide is not necessary. His presence was however friendly and on the way back we left the marked path.
Fantastic Experience
SapphireEngland,
Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Climbing Mount Snowdon is quite arduous even via the Llanberis route, but it is definitely achievable if you are reasonably fit. Some parts are extremely steep but it eventually evens out. The last bit to the summit is quite steep and has steps and lots of loose stones. It gets quite crowded with some people trying to come up and others down! Everyone is friendly en route and there is a lovely atmosphere. There are plenty of rocks to have a rest on. Sheep are plentiful too. Reaching the summit is absolutely fantastic as the views are stunning. If the weather is ok the views and colours are simply incredible and worth every moment of the climb. The cafe at the top is always crowded but you can buy hot drinks and sandwiches etc. 100% worth doing for the experience and the memorable photo opportunities.
Bubble gum clouds
Cruiser49269988197,
Aug 24, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had the most amazing climb with Tom our guide, really easy to get on with, had a laugh and gave us motivation when the going got a bit tougher. Was filled with lots of facts up and down and he took plenty of pictures, sent later to us. My 2 kids enjoyed it throughly especially reaching the summit. We even dipped our feet in the lake afterwards. Mixed weather going up but cleared once up top. My boy got his wish of tasting clouds( apparently bubble gum candy floss was the conclusion lol). Would so recommend Tom and his colleagues we done whole trip in 5.5 hours, with half hour in cafe.
Snowdonia Climb!!!
Louise H,
Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience, Tom was an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable. Really catered for everyone's fittest level and was very motivating.
Nice walk
Anne J,
Aug 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very nice walk, doable without a guide. You still need a minimum of physical condition because it goes up quite a bit. The guide was very friendly, and we took an unmarked path on the way back to avoid taking the same path as on the way out. Be careful, it's cold at the top!
Fun and informative
921gemmap,
Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Really enjoyed joining a guided hike for my first Snowdon climb. Our guide Tom was very informative and helpful and it was fun to join a friendly group. Would definitely recommend!
BRILLIANT
Bryan M,
Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
Andy is a very knowledgeable,friendly guy. He took our party of 6 up the rangers path and descended along the cliff edge for dramatic, beautiful vistas. We have already recommended this tour and Andy personally to our friends.
Strenuous, but not difficult!
Taher K,
Oct 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Strenuous, not too tough 862985981 We hiked to the top using the car park at Llanberis as a base. From here, it is pretty much a straight climb - initially on a tarred road, and then, through the rough mountain trails. At one point, roughly half-way to the top, there is a lovely little cafe that serves - you guessed it - coffee, soup, and some snacks; after that, the climb does become a little strenuous as we climb on cobblestones at a slightly steeper angle. Once past that, I chose to climb the rest of the way by following the tracks of the mountain railway all the way to the top. Nearer the top, it became chilly and a little windy too. On the way down, I chose a little easier path by simply following the railway track to the point just before the cafe comes up; here on, I stepped gingerly down the grassy hill to join the original trail and descended all the way to the bottom. The road up has many other alternatives - and it can take up to 2.5-4 hours depending on one's fitness levels. The path down takes a shorter time, naturally. However, be prepared for hurting toes - something I had - because although I was wearing a fairly good pair of hiking shoes, I have to choose still better footwear for the next attempt!