Adventure on Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

Scrambling ridges, summit routes, and Wales at its wildest

Snowdon is not just the highest mountain in Wales. It is one of the UK’s great adventure icons. Whether you are crossing the razorback of Crib Goch, pushing for the summit before dawn, navigating a white-water descent on the River Tryweryn, or tackling steep winter routes with axe and crampons, Yr Wyddfa rewards those who come prepared for challenge, not comfort.

This is a place where walking becomes mountaineering. Six main paths lead to the top, but it is the off-path moments — the scrambles, ridges, and weather-beaten pauses — that define the true Snowdon experience. Around the mountain, rivers surge, forests climb, and mountain biking trails test your nerve, creating a high-energy landscape for self-powered adventure.

Why Adventure Here

• Take on Crib Goch, one of the UK’s sharpest scrambling ridges
• Walk classic summit routes like the Pyg Track, Watkin Path, or Ranger Path
• Climb Snowdon in winter conditions with snow and ice
• Experience white-water rafting on the River Tryweryn near Bala
• Ride red and black MTB trails at Coed y Brenin and the Marin Trail
• Combine nearby peaks like Garnedd Ugain, Y Lliwedd, and Moel Eilio into ridge circuits