How long will it take?
How long is a piece of string?! Allow 3-4 hours if in any doubt, and that’s just for the ascent. If you’re fitter, then you should be able to make it up and down in that time.
Will the cafe be open?
Generally it’s only open when the train is travelling to the Summit Station. If in doubt, contact the Mountain Railway company. Never plan your walk relying on the cafe to be open!
Can I walk all the way to the top?
Yep – there’s no climbing involved on any of the walking routes. Some scrambling is needed for Crib Goch, Lliwedd and y Gribin.
How much does it cost to stay at the hotel?
About three and six in old money the last time it was open… Seriously, there’s no accommodation on the top!
Do you arrange mortgages to pay for the parking in Pen y Pass?
No. I really wouldn’t want to be responsible for handling such money. I’d rather sort out Greece’s financial deficit.
Are you running out of questions and putting silly ones in now?
Er…. yep…
February 18, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Hi there. A question for you.
I’ve been up snowdon about 4 times now, but the last time was about 7 years ago. I’ve only ever gone up in August but I have now planned a trip for early march. I have a small jack russel/springer cross who loves the outdoors (obviously) and probably has enough energy to climb snowdon 3 times over. However, even from my own experience of the mountain I cannot decide if this is going to be a wise choice to take her up. Can you offer me any advice? I’ve looked at purchasing a small harness in case there are areas that she needs a lift with – but I could do with picking your brains and opinions.
Many thanks
February 26, 2012 at 10:12 pm
Hi,
I’ve seen plenty taking dogs up Snowdon, but I’m really not sure whether you need to get her acquainted with some shorter hills first or not. You’d certainly need to make sure that she’s ok with sheep, and probably kept on a leash if you’re not sure (I think this is recommended during lambing anyway?).
You certainly won’t need to be lifting her on something like the Llanberis or Ranger paths, and there’s only a couple of parts on the Miners/PYG that are a bit rocky and might need a helping hand.
If it helps, there was someone yesterday on the summit with a dog on one of those extendible leads that was definitely less of a working dog than yours and he seemed to be loving every minute!
Sorry I can’t be more help, maybe someone else might add to the comments below and I’ll add it onto the FAQ above – or let us know how you get along with the trip – it might help someone else?
April 10, 2012 at 11:24 am
I understand there is a degree of controversy regarding a recent tarmac path partway up Snowdon, apparently to make access easier for wheelchair/prams etc. I understand the debate but would like to try and take advantage of any ‘easy’ access. My question; Can a decent purpose built outdoor Electic wheelchair with adequate charge make it to the summit? The chair in question is a capable 4WD and can clear 4 inch rocks easily but I have no wish to get halfway to find bigger rocks that need to be accessed. If the answer is yes a wheelchair could make it, what is the path’s name please? I’d much appreciate an honest and reliable response thanks.
April 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm
Hi – they’d considered tarmacking the lower section of the Miner’s Track which is pretty much a landrover track anyway (I believe it’s one of the locations mountain rescue can take landys in order to speed up rescues). The 4×4 went up the Llanberis path, but when we found it parked on the actual summit the second time, we couldn’t work out how he did it up a few sections, and reckon he used a winch on some of the final sections. The final section is now all steps as well.
I don’t know enough about taking an all terrain motorised wheelchair up to say either way, but I’d imagine some sections would pose some serious problems such as the steps and a few eroded sections – see the images – http://www.walkupsnowdon.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/llanberis_17_960.jpg and http://www.walkupsnowdon.co.uk/?p=6760. I’d be inclined to err on the side of caution, but maybe someone else can shed some light on this?
May 30, 2012 at 9:39 pm
Hello, an embarassing question now :- what are the toilet accomodations on the Snowdon walks and area. Do we need to take doggy bags if getting caught short
. Serious answers please.
June 25, 2012 at 6:39 pm
Hi Ian, I’ve intended to add this to the site but not got around to it!
Basically, you’ve got toilets at the starting points and at the summit. If you choose a busy day and a busy path, then it can be difficult to find any private spots along the way if you do get caught short. If you do get caught short, then you need to follow the instructions given in the following link:
http://www.mcofs.org.uk/assets/access/where-to-go-leaflet.asp.pdf
or
http://www.mcofs.org.uk/mag_sm29_page12.asp
Busiest and most’exposed’ paths – Llanberis, PYG, Miners and Crib Goch. I wouldn’t worry too much about it, as there’s usually some option, especially on the other paths – though possibly one that’s not palatable to all!
Female party members might wish to google for a ‘sheewee’!
I’ll try and summarise and add it to the page at some point!
Best of luck and mind how you go… [groan]