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| dioliahary Member Since: 18 Jan 2015 Location: Manchester Posts: 668  
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I have reached the summit of Snowdon on many occasions but in the main approaching from Crib Groch, however feel free to pm me if needed ta
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24th May 2017 10:46pm |
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| Darcy Fairfax Member Since: 05 Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 721  
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Its a good route starting at Pen y Pass. Stayed at the YHA there when I did it. Hope you get the weather, the views are incredible
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24th May 2017 10:52pm |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109  
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It is a walk in the park for anyone who is reasonably fit. Just make sure you have plenty to drink during the climb and you will love it.
I have done this climb many times and it is brilliant, when you get to the top the feeling of achievement will stay with you forever. Have a look at my video and you will know. Let us know how much you enjoyed it when you reach the top because you will of that I can promise. A climb up Snowdon via the Pyg track starting at Pen y Pass, get there early as the car park is quite small. https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=ENLaUfpTX_s For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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24th May 2017 11:08pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897 
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The National Trust have destroyed the Pyg Track. It used to be a nice scramble with a bit of care needed in places. Now, thanks to tons of imported gravel and a load of explosives, you can push a baby buggy up it.
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25th May 2017 1:06am |
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| arran jones Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: south west Posts: 726 
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OK thanks all!
The pyg track does not include crib Goch or does it...? I'm not a professional so it's probably best if I don't do crib Goch! |
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25th May 2017 6:29am |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897
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No, the Pyg Track goes round and below Crib Goch.
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25th May 2017 9:33am |
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| X4SKP Member Since: 29 Nov 2013 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2295 
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Hello arran jones
6 main routes up... The Pyg Track is by far the easiest route... just a short 'scrabble' at the end on some loose scree Difficulty 2-10 (Crib Goch 7/8-10...on a bad day turn back, get it wrong that would be it) The Pyg Track in Summer (June >) can look like a 'motorway', with 200-300 people at the top, 1/2 with selfie sticks (horrible) By far (IMO) the 'best' (picturesque) route is Watkin Path, longest route but, mostly gentle, well marked, proper step 'climbing' towards the end (last 25%) far less people, parking at the start...fantastic day out. Good Luck SKIP https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic83242.html |
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25th May 2017 9:51am |
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| arran jones Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: south west Posts: 726
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OK that's all for the advice
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25th May 2017 11:56am |
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| arran jones Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: south west Posts: 726
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Sorry mistake
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25th May 2017 11:56am |
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| gilarion Member Since: 05 Dec 2013 Location: Wales Posts: 5109
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As an inexperienced mountain walker/climber do not attempt Crib Groch it is not for novices.
To be fair the PYG and the Miners are fairly easy and are the most popular routes, though they are not the easiest especially when you get to the point below Garnedd Ugain as the zig zag scramble climb to reach the top of the crest ridge can be challenging for some. Plus the PYG is the busiest so you tend to join a crocodile line of people climbing to the crest. And the parking at Pen y Pass is a joke unless you arrive at the crack of dawn I have climbed every route to the Snowdon summit many times and in my opinion the easiest is the Llanberis path though unfortunately this path is both the longest and most boring route. My choice would be for the first time visit to the summit take either the Snowdon Ranger path or Rhyd Ddu Path, both are easy routes with great scenery plus parking is not a problem for both. Have a look at a couple of my videos and then make your mind up which route is best for you. Snowdon via the Rangers Path in Sunshine and Storm https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=IYObOwvG1Xk Views around Snowdon Llanberis and Rhyd Ddu https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=ZgP3j98RnLs A climb up Snowdon via the Pyg track https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=ENLaUfpTX_s For those who like Welsh Mountains and narrow boats have a look at my videos and photos at.. http://www.youtube.com/user/conwy1 |
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25th May 2017 12:12pm |
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| Tompoole Member Since: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Bucks Posts: 827 
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I find the miners trail the best..... you start at same car park as pyg trail . Have fun be happy
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30th May 2017 9:57pm |
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| arran jones Member Since: 21 Nov 2016 Location: south west Posts: 726
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Yip thanks,
We have our plan...... Go up on the pyg trail and come down on the miners trail maybe a little swim in one of the lakes by the miners trail if it's warm enough!! |
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30th May 2017 10:01pm |
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