Just a little bit about us and the history of Glan y Bala

A little bit about Us

... is Not to be taken lightly! Serious injury ... or worse! ... can happen to even the most experienced of hikers.

Be prepared!

1 Llanberis Path: ... the longest (9 miles/14.5km round trip) and generally considered the easiest, most gradual route to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). As a popular, well-maintained trail running alongside the mountain railway, it takes roughly 5–7 hours. Despite being the "easiest" route, it is still a strenuous mountain walk with steep, rocky sections near the top, suitable for walkers with a reasonable level of fitness.
2 Pyg Track: ...is a popular, 7-mile (11km) round-trip, challenging mountain path to the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) from Pen y Pass.
3 Miners' Track': ... is an 8-mile (13 km) round-trip, challenging hike up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) starting from Pen-y-Pass, taking about 6 hours.
4 Watkin Path: ... is a challenging, 8.5-mile (14km) round-trip route up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), known for being the lowest-starting (60m) and most scenic path.
5 Tregalan Loop: ... is a challenging, roughly 8-mile, high-mountain walking route on Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in Wales, designed to circumvent the steep Cwm Tregalan bowl. It typically combines the scenic, lower-elevation Watkin Path with the airy, rocky South Ridge (Allt Maenderyn) for a full-day ascent of the summit.
6 Rhyd Ddu Path: ... is a 12km (7.5-mile) round-trip, challenging and scenic route to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). As the quietest of the main ascents, it offers a more remote experience, featuring a steady climb, steep, rocky terrain, and a thrilling, narrow ridge section near the top, suitable for experienced walkers.
7 Snowdon Ranger Path: ... is an historic, relatively quiet, and challenging 8-mile (13km) round-trip route to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. Starting at Llyn Cwellyn, it offers stunning, less-crowded views via a steep initial zig-zag climb, a rocky mid-section, and a final ascent joining the Llanberis Path.