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What Training Do You Need To Climb Snowdon?
Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales and takes, on average, 7 hours to walk up and down it's steep slopes. Most people are physically...
Mar 16, 202310 min read


What To Wear When Climbing Snowdon In Summer
The weather on Snowdon can vary considerably, and your clothing choices should prepare you for the worst while you hope for the best....
Mar 3, 20237 min read


Guide To Reading Grid References On A Map
Knowing grid references is an important map reading skill which could save your life! Grid references are a series of letters and numbers...
Feb 15, 20235 min read


Map Reading Basics Mountain Climbers Should Know
If you are thinking of heading up a mountain like Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) without taking a map, then think again! Map reading is the...
Feb 2, 202311 min read


Where is Snowdonia cheese from?
Snowdonia cheese is produced by the Snowdonia Cheese Company. The family business is based in beautiful North Wales and has a distinctive...
Jan 18, 20233 min read


Top 10 facts about Yr Wyddfa/ Snowdon
Snowdon is located in North Wales. The Snowdonia National Park is named after it's highest and most iconic peak. Snowdon is the most...
Jan 4, 20239 min read


What are the best campsites in Snowdonia?
Snowdonia (' Eryri' in Welsh) is a popular tourist destination and Wales's longest established National Park. It covers a vast 823...
Dec 16, 20227 min read


What attractions are near Snowdonia?
Snowdonia's Welsh name is ' Eryi ' which translates as either 'eagle' or 'highlands'. It is a fitting name for the National Park that is...
Dec 2, 20229 min read


Can a beginner climb Snowdon? | Your ultimate guide
Over half a million people climb Snowdon every year, making it the most popular mountain in the UK. There are six main footpaths of...
Nov 16, 20225 min read


What do you wear up Snowdon in winter? | Ultimate Winter Kit List
Climbing Snowdon is challenging especially in the winter. You need to give careful consideration to the weather and the gear you take...
Nov 2, 20227 min read


What are the dangers of climbing Snowdon?
Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa, 1085m) is higher than Scafell Pike (978m) making it the highest mountain in England and Wales. Hiker on Crib Goch,...
Oct 16, 20227 min read


When should you not climb Snowdon?
At 1085m Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales and the busiest mountain in the UK with over half a million successful...
Oct 2, 20226 min read


Is Snowdonia open all year round?
Snowdonia ('Eryri' in Welsh) covers an area of 823 square miles and is Wales' largest National Park. You can visit Snowdonia National...
Sep 16, 20225 min read


What are the best places to stay in Snowdonia?
With its towering mountains, stunning valleys, rural villages, world-class coastline and UNESCO world heritage slate mines, there is a...
Sep 3, 20225 min read


How to get to Snowdonia
The best ways to get to and around Snowdonia.
Aug 16, 20227 min read
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