The Horseshoe
The Snowdon Horseshoe is a route over the hightest mountain in England and Wales or come to that, south of the Scottish Highlands. It is a Big Mountain Day out, taking in four substantial mountain peaks
The route gains the altitude of 3000 Feet at the summit of Crib Goch, then follows a high ridge along to Garnedd Ugain rarely dropping much altitude. Then it joins the popular routes to the top of Snowdon before dropping down on to the South side of the Horseshoe to climbing over Y Lliwedd leaving the crowds behind.
"Great Day", Karen
What is it for you?
The Challenge?
- The Allure of Climbing a Real Mountaineering Route?
- An Adventure Day?
- A chance to get to know yourself?
Whatever it is I can help you get to acheive your goal!
Your Day
Typically we will start out along the Pyg Track from Pen-y-Pass making our way to Bwlch Y Moch before cutting up to the first of the day's Welsh 3000 foot Peaks, Crib Goch. Ultimately we rejoin the Miner's Track by Llyn Llydaw back to Pen-y-Pass. We will travel at a pace that is comfortable for the party and ensure that there are plenty of breaks.
The actual route on the day will depend on a number of factors including weather
The day will probably average 8-9 hours on the mountain
"Most enjoyable day", a customer 2009
Is it for you?
The Cost
Full day £50.00 per person
Maximum of four clients per climb. All walks led by a qualified Mountain Leader & First Aider.
A traverse of the Snowdon Horseshoe could be part of a longer walking Holiday.
If you require camping or bunkhouse / hostel accommodation, please let me know, I can book at an extra cost. However you can if you wish arrange B&B privately.
Dates are by arrangement
For answers to some transport & accommodation queries take a look at the Snowdonia Visitor Information page
I regret that I am unable to take unescorted under 18s due to AALA rules.
This page was last modified on 23 Jul 2010 11:46 GMT