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The Watkin Path, named after Sir Edward Watkin, is probably the toughest of the six routes to the summit, with the largest vertical ascent. Sections of this route are very steep with loose scree — but the views are well worth it! This route is one of the quieter routes on Snowdon, following a rocky track before joining the Llanberis Path, prior to reaching the summit - with great views of the surrounding valleys, lakes and ridges.

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The Llanberis Path The Llanberis Path is the longest and most gradual path to the summit and offers fantastic views of the surrounding area. Distance there and back : 9 miles Time there and back : Hours approx. Distance there and back : 7 miles Time there and back : hours approx.

Distance there and back : 8 miles Time there and back : Hours approx. Starting Point: Pont Bethania Bridge Car Park Total Ascent: m Snowdon Ranger Path This route is one of the quieter routes on Snowdon, following a rocky track before joining the Llanberis Path, prior to reaching the summit - with great views of the surrounding valleys, lakes and ridges.

Plan your route — make sure you choose a route that suits your fitness level and then make sure you keep to your planned route. The biggest cause of mountain rescue incidents on Snowdon is due to people getting lost. Back on Snowdon, the scale of the issue is much smaller, but the bragging rights are no less fiercely fought over. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies.

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Already subscribed? Log in. Late September and early October can be a great time to visit. Details can be found in our paths guide below on the best parking and transport options for each path. If you plan on walking up the Pyg or Miners track we highly recommend using the Sherpa bus. The service operates frequently at the most popular times, with regular services at other times.

The Sherpa partnership wants you to enjoy your experience in this wonderful area and we welcome your feedback on bot the the Sherpa Service and taxi services that are on offer to you. Please share with us your experiences so that we can improve the services on offer by emailing trafnidiaeth gwynedd. If you're looking for guides to help you on the mountains and give you a memorable experience then please visit our activity page.

Interest in and the variety of charitable, recreational and organised challenge event activities has grown in recent years and there are a great number of organisations and charities making full use of the great outdoors in Snowdonia — particularly on Snowdon itself.

For further information and guidance visit the Snowdonia National Park website. Please Note: Hafod Eryri the summit cafe is closed until There are no public toilets at the summit. Adventure Smart Wales Adventure Smart Wales has been developed in partnership by the many organisations who want people to enjoy the great Welsh outdoors safely.

Mountain Guides If you're looking for guides to help you on the mountains and give you a memorable experience then please visit our activity page. Organised and Competitive Events and Charity Walks Interest in and the variety of charitable, recreational and organised challenge event activities has grown in recent years and there are a great number of organisations and charities making full use of the great outdoors in Snowdonia — particularly on Snowdon itself.

Secrets of Snowdon Here are some interesting secrets about Snowdon. In came the first recorded ascent of Snowdon, by Thomas Johnson.

Morris Williams, a miner, was the first to sell refreshments at the summit in Edmund Hillary trained on Snowdon before conquering Mount Everest. You can find a rare flower on Snowdon, The Snowdon Lily. A delicate, artic-alpine flowering plant which has grass like leaves. Although it has wide spread distribution in alpine and arctic regions, Snowdonia is its only known location within the UK.

It is thought to have survived on high mountains tops within Snowdonia since the end of the last ice age, on areas which remained free from ice sheets and glaciers. Snowdon is said to be the tomb of the giant Rhitta Gawr.