Snowdon
Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales and the highest British mountain south of the Scottish Highlands, is located in Snowdonia National Park. The summit lies at an altitude of 1,085 m (3,560 ft) above sea level.
Statistics
| Statistic | Information |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 1,085 m (3,560 ft) |
| Location | Gwynedd, Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°04'08"N 4°04'32"W |
| OS Grid Reference | SH609544 |
Campsite
Unfortunately there's no campsites that are suitable to walk from if we're aiming to do it quickly. You can walk from Llanberis however this route is much longer than the route we aim to take, the Miners Track. It does however offer some campsites, including the Mountain Farm Campsite which is a short walk from the centre of the village or The Snowdon Inn which is just outside.
The Walk
There's a number of routes up to Snowdon but the most sensible (other than taking the train) appears to be the Miners Track. This starts in a place called Pen-Y-Pass, just south of Llanberis. The final walk, up Snowdon, should take around 2 hours to the summit and 2 hours back down again.
You can view a map of the route here, Llanberis is slightly North.
Directions
From the North
- Drive South along the M6 and exit at junction 20, then join the M56 motorway (signposted N. Wales, Chester, Runcorn).
- At roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A5117 (signposted North Wales).
- Bear left onto the A550.
- Continue forward onto the A494.
- Continue forward onto the A55.
- Leave the A55 at junction 11, then at roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A5 (signposted Betws-y-Coed).
- At roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A4244 (signposted Llanberis).
- Turn left onto the A4086.
- From here onwards requires driving down some minor roads, consult the AA route planner for details.
Estimated journey time from Wasdale Head is approximately 5 hours.