Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks

By Dave Roberts   

on January 3, 2021   No ratings yet.

Posted in Full Outing, Hard Route, Walking In Snowdonia

Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks

Further Details

Route Summary:

Start and Finish:

Distance: 46.8 km

Ascent: 3399 m

Time:

Timings are approximate and depend on the individual. Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Before You Walk up Snowdon, ask yourself – Are you equipped? Do you know what you’re doing? Are the conditions safe? If you answer no to any of these, stay safe, don’t go! Check the weather forecast and make sure you know about walking up Snowdon in the Snow. If you lack experience – hire a Snowdon Mountain Guide.

Facilities:

Cafe and Toilets

Public Transport:

Sherpa buses plentiful.

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Hazards:

Nav, logistics and distance

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Keeping Safe on the Wales Coast Path,  Navigation and the Gear and Equipment you’ll need.

Snowdon Guidebooks:

Recommended Snowdon Maps: 

Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

Download file for GPS

Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks

This is the most challenging walk in the park.

An absolute must if you’re fit enough.

Distance, Ascent and Time  46km, 3400m, 16hrs

Parking extortionate – £10 a day

Visit Mud and Routes for more information on the Welsh 3000s – 15 Peaks Route Description

 

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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