Snowdon Horseshoe

Steeped in history and protected by rocky ridges, Snowdon is a unique mountain landscape.

1953 saw a British team attempt Mount Everest, the highest and mightiest of all mountains. Where did this courageous team train and practice their skills? Snowdon.

This is your opportunity to experience the same emotions, learn & practice some of the same skills, admire the same amazing vistas, just like that early Everest team.

From the top of the Llanberis Pass, we negotiate the knife edge arête of Crib Goch. The views entice us to gain ever more height, until finally we are treated to the ultimate view in Wales - Anglesey, the Menai Strait, Cardigan Bay, and the plains of England. We are looking down on it all from this vantage point.

This trip offers spectacular scenery and knife edged arêtes, so you’ll need a steady nerve and a head for heights. A great trip for seasoned hill-walkers who want an extra challenge.

 

• 1 days guiding by experienced guides.
• Distance - 7.5 miles/12km
  
• Ascent - 3250ft/990 metres
  
• Walking Time - 7-9 hours
  
• Summit - 3559ft/1085 metres
• Amazing scenery through the Welsh mountains.
• We run this trip between April and October.

The trip starts on a Friday and finishes on the Sunday, however if you would like to do this at any other time then please contact us.

You will meet your guide (a qualified mountain leader) in the evening before the walk.

Day	Activity
Friday	Meet at accommodation in or near Capel Curig. Evening meal & briefing, route planning & kit preparation.
Saturday	Breakfast, collect packed lunches & transfer to the start of walk. Climb Snowdon Horseshoe, following a route from Pen y Pass. Return to accommodation for an evening meal, celebratory drinks & de-brief.
Sunday	Depart after Breakfast. Transfers to railway station (Llandudno junction/Betws y Coed) are available.

Please note: This itinerary is a guide only. It can be subject to change dependent upon viability, course members' fitness, weather conditions or for any other reason the guide may deem necessary. Every effort is made to fit the course around your needs and abilities.

To do this trip you need to have a good level of fitness and a head for heights. This should not be your first mountain outing, previous hill walking experience is required and the fitter you are the more you will enjoy your trip.

The day will be long, approximately 7 - 9 hours of mountain walking. You need to feel comfortable carrying a small day-sack and walking for extended periods, therefore a few training walks and visits to the gym will undoubtedly add to your overall enjoyment of the trip.

We recommend that you follow a fitness plan in preparation for your challenge, an example of one will be sent to you when you have confirmed your booking.

Although the fitness plan we will send to you has been devised by a fitness professional, this is only provided as a guide and you should seek professional advice before starting your own fitness regime.

The best weather conditions for this trip are between April and October. Please contact us should you wish to complete a trip outside of these dates.

This trip is available for individuals and groups. We can be very flexible and arrange dates around you. Please click on the link below to request a trip date.

For 1- 3 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here and upon meeting minimum numbers confirm the trip.

For 4-5 people on a trip we will advertise the trip here as a confirmed trip and reserve the right to add additional people on to it.

For 6+ people on a trip we will run an exclusive trip.

All requested dates are unconfirmed until minimum numbers have been booked.

Create Your Own Trip Dates

• Professional event organisation.
  
• Qualified mountain leaders.
  
• Briefing, route planning and equipment check to ensure you have everything you need to fully enjoy the following day.
  
• 2 nights twin room accommodation with breakfast. Single rooms are available at a supplement.
  
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders.

Inclusive price - £249pp