Snowdon Routes
There are six main Snowdon routes. Here they are listed from easiest to hardest.
Distance: 9 miles (14.5km)
Climb: 950m
Time: 6-7 hours
Crowds: 10/10 (Very busy)
Fear factor: 1/10 (Not scary)
Difficulty: Moderate
+ Easiest footpath
Distance: 8.5 miles (13.5km)
Climb: 890m
Time: 6-7 hours
Crowds: 2/10
Fear factor: 6/10
Difficulty: Slightly Challenging
+ Ridgeline (spectacular views)
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Climb: 940m
Time: 6-7 hours
Crowds: 3/10
Fear factor: 1/10
Difficulty: Moderate
+ Spectacular views
+ Good path
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Climb: 1020m
Time: 6-8 hours
Crowds: 3/10
Fear factor: 7/10
Difficulty: Challenging
+ Ancient woodlands
+ Snowdon waterfalls
Distance: 7.5 miles (12km)
Climb 750m
Time: 5-7 hours
Crowds: 8/10
Fear factor: 3/10
Difficulty: Slightly Challenging
+ Shortest route
Distance: 8 miles (13km)
Climb: 1020m
Time: 6-8 hours
Crowds: 1/10
Fear factor: 8/10
Difficulty: Challenging +
+ Ancient woodlands & waterfalls
+ Ridgeline (spectacular views)
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All our guided walks up Snowdon are led by our qualified guides who know the mountain like the back of their hands. If you hire one of our guides, you can be sure that you will get a quality service from an experienced professional. Our guides have been up Snowdon countless times in all conditions and will keep you safe and on the right track, taking the stress of navigating away. Our instructors will enhance your walk by telling you interesting and educational information about the mountain and local area.