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SNOWDONIA 7 SUMMITS WINTER TREK Highlights • 7 peaks! 3 mountain ranges! 3000 metres of ascent! 3 winter mountain days! Tick! • Experience the peacefulness and beauty of winter trekking • Conquer some of the most famous peaks in Snowdonia • Admire the view from some of Snowdonia National Park's finest mountains, including Snowdon, the Glyders, Y Garn and the Carneddau peaks • Trek with pride knowing you are helping support the work of the Snowdonia Society and Cool Earth • Accompanied by local Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leaders • New safety and well-being guidelines are in place for this adventure • We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful homeland of Wales. • #ewecandoit www.yourcompany.com 1 WELCOME CROESO Overview Are you ready for an epic mountain adventure embracing rugged mountains of Snowdonia in winter? Covering 7 of Snowdonia’s renowned mountains, this journey will take you through spectacular landscapes and test your mettle on a tough 3-day adventure. While the winter conditions can add extra challenges in the mountains, it also offers a great opportunity to develop your knowledge of the environment and experience the raw beauty of the Welsh peaks amidst a serene and stunning setting. Previous winter walking experience is not essential, however a good level of fitness and mountain trekking experience is recommended. The weather can be extreme, so you’ll need to be prepared for all conditions. Please note, some routes and mountains may become impassable and unsafe. On these occasions an alternative route will be taken. The aim of this trek is to experience Snowdonia in winter in a safe and enjoyable manner plus get an understanding of the environment, the local people and way of life and learn some winter trekking skills. It’s not a winter mountaineering or skills weekend per se. Due to the shorter daylight hours, we aim to finish around 3.30pm and enjoy a hot tea & cake in a local cafe. So whether you’re a solo trekker or part of a small group, we're really excited to welcome you to Snowdonia and showcase the very best of this amazing environment in winter time. If you have any questions please get in touch by email: [email protected] or call 01492 588 069. www.yourcompany.com 2 TRIP SUMMARY Activity: Mountain trekking Group size: 6 – 12 people Duration: 3 days & 2 nights Level of difficulty: Active days: 3 trekking days Tough Distance: Approx 25 miles in total Dates: 2021/2022: Nov - Feb Ascent: Approx 3000m in total Cost: Deposit: £75 per person Remaining balance: £330 per person www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/ s n o w d o n i a - s e v e n - s u m m i t s - w i n t e r - t r e k / 3 ROUTE MAP Get ready for an adventure SNOWDONIA 7 PEAKS 1. Pen yr Ole Wen = 3208 ft (978 m) 2. Carnedd Dafydd = 3425 ft (1,044 m) 3. Carnedd Llewelyn = 3490 ft (1,064 m) 4. Y Garn = 3106 ft (947 m) 5. Glyder Fawr = 3284 ft (1,001 m) 6. Glyder Fach = 3261 ft (994 m) 7. Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa = 3559 ft (1,085 m) DAY 1 Traverse the Carneddau Range (3 peaks) (942 m) DAY 2 Traverse the Y Glyderau Range (3 Peaks) DAY 3 Traverse the Snowdon Range (1 Peak) www.adventurousewe.co.uk/www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/ s n o w d o n i a - s e v e n - s u m m i t s - w i n t e r - t r e k / 4 ITINERARY 2 boots. 7 mountains. 3000m ascent. 25 miles. 1 epic winter adventure EVENING PRIOR Arrive in historic coastal town of Caernarfon in North Wales where you’ll meet your fellow team-mates and your local mountain leader to receive a trek briefing ready for your adventure ahead. You’re then free to have dinner at the hotel or choose from a great DAY 2 selection of nearby local restaurants. Please note, dinner is at your own expense. Traverse Y Glyderau Range (3 Peaks) Included: With 3 peaks already in the bag, today sees you cross Y Glyderau, one of the most • Overnight accommodation at a local hotel (single room basis) impressive mountain ranges in Britain. Returning to the beautiful Ogwen Valley your route climbs steeply from the valley floor into the Glyderau range. Following a dramatic DAY 1 ridgeline you’ll arrive at the summit of Y Garn at 947m, the tenth highest peak in Wales. Traverse the Carneddau Range (3 peaks) This is a rewarding experience offering superb views across the summits around Ogwen Starting from Ogwen Valley, the real jewel in the crown of Snowdonia National Park as a – from the previous days peaks of Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn huge glacial valley bowl surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges. Leaving the and across to Tryfan and Snowdon in the distance. picturesque Llyn Ogwen, a shallow ribbon lake, your circular route travels over rocky Continuing your trek there is a short decent before beginning another climb to the terrain with a short scramble towards your first peak of Pen Ole Wen standing at summit of Glydyr Fawr 1001m, the highest peak in the Glyderau range. Staying on the 978m Pen Yr Ole Wen. This is the seventh highest Welsh peak, the same height as summit plateau the route traverses the Glyderau with some of the most iconic features England's Scafell Pike. On reaching the summit you’ll be rewarded with breath-taking in Snowdonia including Castell Y Gwynt and the Cantilever Stone. This gives you the views of the entire Ogwen Valley to the Glyders and beyond. chance to take one of the most iconic images in the Snowdonia range with the It’s then time to tackle one of the finest ridge walks in Snowdonia as your route continues precariously positioned rock on Glyder Fach. Crossing a giant boulder field you’ll reach northwards towards Carnedd Dafydd, the third highest peak in Wales at 1044 metres and your third and final summit for the day, Glyder Fach at 994m, is the second highest of then onto the dome-shaped plateau to summit Carnedd Llewelyn, the highest point of the Glyderau and the sixth highest in Wales before returning to the Ogwen Valley. the Carneddau and the second highest peak by relative height in Wales at 1064 metres. Trekking time: approx. 7 - 8 hours This area is the largest expanse of uninhabited highland in England and Wales and the Trekking distance: approx. 12km view of all the peaks of the Carneddau is spectacular, especially if covered in snow. Trekking ascent: 1061m Your descent returns you to the Ogwen Valley filled with a great sense of achievement. Included: Trekking time: approx. 6 – 7 hours • Welsh breakfast Trekking distance: approx. 15km • Vehicle transfer to and from the start and finish points of your trek Trekking ascent: 980m • Local mountain leader/s Included: • Home-made packed lunch • Welsh breakfast • Overnight accommodation at a local hotel (single room basis) • Vehicle transfer to and from the start and finish points of your trek • Local mountain leader/s • Home-made packed lunch • Overnight accommodation at a local hotel (single room basis) www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/ s n o w d o n i a - s e v e n - s u m m i t s - w i n t e r - t r e k / 5 ITINERARY 2 boots. 7 mountains. 3000m ascent. 25 miles. 1 epic winter adventure DAY 3 Snowdon (1 Peak) With 6 peaks already in the bag, today sees you take on one of the most famous peaks in the UK, Snowdon at 1085 metres, the highest point in Wales and England. Your ascent will be via the Pyg Track depending on the conditions. The route follows a rocky path that contours along the hillside before traversing below the famous ridgeline of Crib Goch and above the picturesque mountain lake of Llyn Llydaw. You’ll then make your way up to zig zags to the the crest of the ridge marked by a finger post, Bwlch Glas. If conditions permit, you’ll make your way along the ridgeline to the. brass plate on the trig point marking the summit of Snowdon, This plate can be used to identify all the different summits in the area to highlight the incredible 360 degree panoramic mountain views. This marks the completion of your Snowdonia Seven Summits and it’s time to return via the Miners Track to your starting point at Pen-y-Pass. Trekking time: approx. 5 - 7 hours Trekking distance: approx. 12km Trekking ascent: 800m Included: • Welsh breakfast • Vehicle transfer to and from the start and finish points of your trek • Local mountain leader/s • Home-made packed lunch Please note, this winter adventure take place in the mountains of North Wales. Things change in the mountains, particularly at during the winter months. Your perfectly planned itinerary may change a bit (or a lot) if the weather turns, someone gets hurt, or if there is ice cover. Usually though, changes make it all the better and you’ll discover other parts of Snowdonia along much less trodden lowland paths. www.yourcompany.com adventurousewe.co.uk/ s n o w d o n i a - s e v e n - s u m m i t s - w i n t e r - t r e k / 6 TRAVEL APP Once signed up, all your trip details and updates will be available through our free travel app, Vamoos.
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