Snowdonia 14 Peaks Challenge: Hiking in North Wales

Itinerary

Itinerary for the Snowdonia 14 Peaks Challenge: Hiking in North Wales.

Friday
Arrive at your accommodation for check in between 4pm and 5pm (directions will be provided upon booking).
You\'ll be staying in a quality hotel with comfortable bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It\'s a traditional Victorian property dating back to the 1800s, situated in the centre of the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed. Cosy up to the log fire with a pint of real ale, order coffees and homemade cakes - perfect for relaxing after a big day of hiking in Wales.
This evening you\'ll enjoy a welcome meal in the hotel restaurant. Get to know your guides and fellow walkers over a meal, a pint and a route map.

Saturday
Once you\'re fueled up for a tough day of hiking with breakfast, we\'ll drive you to your starting point. Your epic hiking experience will begin near the northerly point of Snowdonia.
Head straight up into the Carneddau (\"the cairns\") mountain range. A large plateau covering 10% of the area of Snowdonia, the Carneddau features six of your Welsh peaks. Pick them off one by one, beginning with Foel Fras at 942, taking in the third highest peak in Snowdonia, Carnedd Llewelyn at 1,064m, and finishing your big day on Pen Yr Ole Wen at 978m.
From here you\'ll be taken back to your hotel for a well-earned rest. Kick back in your comfy room, filled with the heritage of this historic Victorian coaching inn.
Betws-y-Coed offers a number of bars, restaurants and cafes within walking distance of your accommodation.

Sunday
After a good night\'s rest, get your walking boots on for the second day of your Snowdonia hiking adventure.
You\'ll pick up where you left off yesterday, starting with Tryfan. At 915m it\'s the lowest of the 14 peaks, but what it\'s lacking in height it makes up for in ruggedness. It\'s a sign of what\'s to come today, with the Glyderau being a range of big slabby peaks. A real contrast to yesterday.
You\'ll conquer five more challenging peaks today. Pause for the classic photo on Glyder Fach\'s famous cantilever stone, before concluding day two by summitting Ellidir Fawr and descending to Nant Peris. From here we\'ll take you back to your hotel.
Kick your boots off, fill your stomach and sleep well.

Monday
We saved the biggest til last! The Snowdon Massif is home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1,085m high.
It\'s also the busiest peak in the national park, with around 500,000 visitors each year. Which is why we saved the biggest til Monday. So while everyone else is at work, you can enjoy this monolith of a mountain.
Make sure you\'ve brought your head for heights. Today you\'ll warm up with a grade 1 scramble up Crib Goch, followed by a knife-edge traverse. Completing this is a badge of honour in itself.
Next on your bucket list is Crib Y Ddysgyl, the second highest peak in Snowdonia at 1,065m. And finally, ascend Snowdon itself.
Take it easy at last, as you enjoy the walk down. And get ready to celebrate your achievement with a well-earned beer or two in the local pub.

Tuesday
Enjoy your final breakfast in your Welsh mountain home before packing your bags. After an incredible three days conquering Snowdonia\'s 14 Peaks together, it’ll be bear hugs all round with your new hiking buddies, before you set off for the journey home.