Welcome everyone to the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Trip!
2 nights /3 day adventure
Small Female only group
Itinerary
Arrive Friday afternoon leave Sunday late afternoon.
Friday
We will arrive at the accommodation @ 2pm, and then head to the start of the first hike. Aber falls, this hike is through a beautiful wooded valley on the northern edge of Eryi (Snowdonia) The walk leads to the spectacular Aber falls, one of Eryi’s most impressive waterfalls at 120 feet tall.
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Some rough ground
Distance: 5 miles / 8 km
Time: 2-3 hours walking
Ascent: 280 metres
Dinner will be in the local Pub/ Restaurant near to where we are staying.
Saturday
We head off early to start our ascent to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Mount Snowdon) The tallest mountain in Wales. We are intending to do the quieter route from Rhyd Ddu & South Ridge which has some sections of scrambling.
Grade: Challenging
Terrain: Good Paths/ Some Exposure
Duration: 7 Hours Route
Stats: Miles: 7.5 / 12 km
Ascent: 900 metres / 2950 feet
Once we have descended we will head back to the accommodation.
Evening Dinner in the local area.
Sunday
After breakfast and checking out of the accommodation we will head to the start point of our last hike, 2 lakes walk, Llyn Geurionnydd & Llyn Crafnat Reservoiur.
This is a much gentler walk alongside the reservoirs and through forest, lovely views of the surrounding
Grade: Moderate
Terrain: Mix of good path, tracks and uneven ground Duration: 3-4 Hours
Route Stats:
Miles: 6 Miles / 10 km
Ascent: 330 metres / 1080 feet
We will aim to finish the walk by 2pm allowing time for everyone's onward journey.
We will be staying in Conwy at a 4* YHA Hostel Close to Conwy Castle and the beach.
Rooms are shared with 4 people per room in bunk beds & ensuite bathrooms. This is a lovely hostel with a shared lounge, restaurant and communal kitchen facilities.
Thank you all for your deposit, the remaining balance of £129 is due by 4th of September
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We will meet at 2pm
Head to:
YHA Conwy - Conwy. Sychnant Pass Rd, Larkhill, Conwy LL32 8AJ
For Hiking:
All of the above items are required.
Rest of Trip
Please bring food with you for breakfast & lunches, plenty of snacks (and morning coffee!)
The accommodation has a self catering kitchen where we can store food.
Dinners will be booked in local restaurants /Pubs or maybe a takeaway. We will do our best to cater for all dietary requirements.
Snowdon Parking
We May need to prebook parking for the mountain day. (We will try and minimise the number of cars we take and arrange this between us on the WhatsApp group).
Guides:
Our Walks are led by qualified walking leaders with Mountain Training UK and Outdoor First Aiders.
Weather:
We love the sun but if it is having a day off please be aware activities will still go ahead in the rain. However if conditions are unsafe, hikes are subject to change.
Hiking:
Hikes on this trip are medium/ hard level with steep inclines and rocky ground.
You must be physically fit & well. You are responsible for your own health & safety and must be well enough to hike for 7+ hours.
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