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# Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Info

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## Posts

- [Don't blame the flip-flops](https://snowdoninfo.com/flip-flops/) - The Whitsun weekend of 2023 saw the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Tream called out 12 times, and also saw them clocking up their 100th call-out of the season (not all of them on Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon, of course); as ever it prompted a fair bit of discusssion on social media, where it had been reported. However, such
- [Large group walks and events](https://snowdoninfo.com/group-walks-and-events/) - Information about holding large group walks and events on Snowdon, including races.
- [Is Snowdon always open?](https://snowdoninfo.com/is-snowdon-always-open/) - Is Snowdon open all year round? Is it always open? You'll find the answers here, plus every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Donations](https://snowdoninfo.com/donation/) - If you have found this website useful, would you like to make a tiny donation towards its running costs?
- [Facts about Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/facts-about-snowdon/) - Thousands of facts about Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
- [Some interesting facts](https://snowdoninfo.com/facts/) - Some facts about Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa
- [Music to my ears](https://snowdoninfo.com/music/) - I wonder what most people hear when they’re out walking on Yr Wyddfa’s (Snowdon’s) paths? It will, of course, depend on which path you’re on, and also the time of year. On the Rhyd Ddu Path, for instance – statistically the quietest of the six main paths – you can be fairly certain of having
- [Smoke on the water](https://snowdoninfo.com/smoke-on-the-water/) - The mist on Glaslyn was reminiscent of the Deep Purple song 'Smoke on the water', billowed by the arrival of a helicopter.
- [There's no such thing as bad weather](https://snowdoninfo.com/no-such-thing-as-bad-weather/) - There's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothing. Who originally said that, and did he really believe it
- [Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) blog](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-blog/) - Our Snowdon blog. Some idle musings and a lighter-hearted look at some Snowdon-related issues. And sometimes things can make us angry too!
- [Toilets on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/toilets-on-snowdon/) - There are toilets at the foot of Snowdon, but currently not at the summit. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Mountain Biking on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/biking-on-snowdon/) - You can ride a bike up Snowdon at certain times of year. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Snowdon summit and facilities](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-summit/) - When is Snowdon summit cafe open? You can read about Hafod Eryri (the building) and the summit here, plus every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Crib Goch](https://snowdoninfo.com/crib-goch/) - Crib Goch is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's a description and some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Comparing the different paths on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/comparing-the-paths/) - Compare the 6 main paths up Snowdon. Compare distances, gradients and times, plus their pros & cons (advantages and disadvantages). Here's the info you need.
- [The Snowdon Ranger Path](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-ranger-path/) - Full description and detail about the Snowdon Ranger Path up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The Watkin Path](https://snowdoninfo.com/watkin-path/) - Full description and detail about the Watkin Path up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Leaving Memorials](https://snowdoninfo.com/leaving-memorials/) - Leaving memorials on Snowdon might seem a nice idea, but it isn't approved of. Read about it here, plus there's lots of other advice about walking up Snowdon.
- [Latest News](https://snowdoninfo.com/news/) - The latest news of what's happening on Snowdon
- [The Rhyd Ddu Path](https://snowdoninfo.com/rhyd-ddu-path/) - Full description and detail about the Rhyd Ddu Path up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [In an emergency](https://snowdoninfo.com/accidents-emergencies/) - Accidents can easily happen on Snowdon. Here's some advice about avoiding them and what to do in an emergency, plus other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Parking at Pen y Pass](https://snowdoninfo.com/parking-at-pen-y-pass/) - If you want to park at Pen y Pass (usually for the Pyg Track or the Miners' Track), this page will tell you everything. Plus links to other parking for Snowdon.
- [Will Snowdon be busy?](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-busy-times/) - How busy is it on Snowdon, and when? Will I need to queue at the summit? Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Snowdon Park & Ride](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-park-and-ride/) - During the season buses travel from the Snowdon Park & Ride car park at Nant Peris to Pen y Pass every 15 minutes, and to Llanberis every 30 minutes.
- [The Llanberis Path](https://snowdoninfo.com/llanberis-path/) - Full description and detail about the Llanberis Path up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The weather on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/weather-on-snowdon/) - Information about the weather on Snowdon, and where to find a good forecast. Plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Taking dogs up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/taking-dogs-on-snowdon/) - Can you take dogs on Snowdon? Yes! Are dogs allowed on the buses? Yes! Snowdon welcomes well-behaved dogs. Plus lots of information about walking Snowdon.
- [Seeing the sunrise on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/sunrise-on-snowdon/) - Seeing the sunrise on Snowdon is unforgettable. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Giving something back](https://snowdoninfo.com/giving-something-back/) - There are various ways to give something back after your day on Snowdon. Here's some suggestions, plus other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Catching the train down](https://snowdoninfo.com/train/) - Can you catch the train down Snowdon if you walked up? Only if there's room. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Hiring a guide on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/hire-a-guide/) - You can hire a guide to take you up Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Snowdonia parking app](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdonia-parking-app/) - The Parcio Eryri / Parking Snowdonia app shows in real time how many places are available in particular car parks around Snowdon
- [Walking up Snowdon in winter](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-in-winter/) - Walking up Snowdon in winter requires extra preparation and care. This page tells you what to expect.
- [Dates in 2026](https://snowdoninfo.com/dates-in-2026/) - (Click on the links for more details.) January - Winter ground conditions reports will continue to be published twice weekly (usually on a Tuesday & Friday) until the end of April.. Wed. 18 March - Tougher new laws come into force regarding the worrying of livestock by dogs. You can read more about this here.
- [Leave no trace](https://snowdoninfo.com/leave-no-trace/) - When on Snowdon, we ask that you 'tread lightly' and 'leave no trace'. Here's advice on how you can achieve that, and leave the mountain a better place.
- [Just who was Gwenllian?](https://snowdoninfo.com/gwenllian/) - There is a large slate plaque on the north-east side of Snowdon’s summit cairn, a tribute to Princess Gwenllian. But just who was she?
- [Current Snowdon Sherpa timetables](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-sherpa-timetables/) - The Sherpa bus service runs around Snowdon, connecting the main paths. Here's the current timetable, with route details and fares, including park & ride.
- [The Sherpa Bus service](https://snowdoninfo.com/sherpa-bus-service/) - The Sherpa bus service runs around Snowdon, connecting the main paths. Here's information about current timetables and fares, including the park & ride.
- [Souvenirs](https://snowdoninfo.com/souvenir-of-snowdon/) - Spending money on souvenirs of your visit to Snowdon also puts money into local jobs and supports the economy.
- [Is 12 inches really so important?](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdons-height/) - How high is Snowdon? Not everything you read is true! Here's a brief history of the surveys of Snowdon's height.
- [Parking for Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/parking-for-snowdon/) - Where are the car parks for Snowdon? Each path has a car park. You'll find the answers here, plus every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Pen y Pass](https://snowdoninfo.com/pen-y-pass/) - Pen y Pass is a popular start point for walking up Snowdon on the Pyg Track and Miners' Track. Here's details of parking options and other available facilities.
- [Winter Sherpa bus timetables (NOT APPLICABLE)](https://snowdoninfo.com/sherpa-timetables/) - The Sherpa bus service runs around Snowdon, connecting the main paths. Here's the timetable, with route details and fares, including park & ride.
- [The Miners' Track](https://snowdoninfo.com/miners-track/) - Full description and detail about the Miners' Track up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The Pyg Track](https://snowdoninfo.com/pyg-track/) - Full description and detail about the Pyg Track up Snowdon, plus comparison of the 6 main paths, and other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Mobile Signal on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/mobile-signal-on-snowdon/) - What is the mobile signal like on Snowdon? Is there phone reception? Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [A Fatal Attraction?](https://snowdoninfo.com/fatal-attraction/) - Every year, sadly, there are deaths on yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), which doesn’t help to convince people that the mountain is, for the most part, a safe place to be.
- [Burning up calories](https://snowdoninfo.com/burning-up-calories/) - How many calories will you burn when walking up yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)? And how many cakes can you eat or pints can you drink afterwards to recoup those calories?
- [A level playing field?](https://snowdoninfo.com/a-level-playing-field/) - A level playing field? We’re talking figuratively here, of course, but Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is the ultimate social leveller.
- [Beauty is in the eye of the beholder](https://snowdoninfo.com/beauty/) - Is Snowdon actually beautiful or is it just in the eye of the beholder?
- [Why is Snowdon so popular?](https://snowdoninfo.com/why-is-snowdon-popular/) - Snowdon attracts all kinds of people. Here's some reasons why, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Contact us](https://snowdoninfo.com/contact/) - Want to contact us about this website or about Snowdon generally? Use this email link.
- [Using drones on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/using-drones-on-snowdon/) - Here is the National Park's policy regarding the use of drones on Snowdon (and the National Park).
- [What to wear and take](https://snowdoninfo.com/what-to-wear-and-take/) - Knowing what to wear on Snowdon, and knowing what to take with you in your rucksack, will ensure you have a safer and more enjoyable day on Snowdon.
- [Walking alone on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/walking-alone/) - Some people choose to walk on their own; for others it's just the way it is. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Whistle](https://snowdoninfo.com/whistle/) - If you're going into the mountains we can't stress enough the importance of carrying a whistle with you. They can save lives. Should you get lost in low cloud (or even just separated) and need to shout for help so that people can find you, your voice won't carry particularly far and nor will it
- [Snowdon webcams](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-webcam/) - There is no webcam at the summit of Snowdon, but these distant webcams will give you an idea of current conditions.
- [FAQs / Questions that people ask](https://snowdoninfo.com/questions-about-snowdon/) - Here are the answers to many of the FAQs that people ask about walking up Snowdon. Plus links to lots of further information about every aspect of the mountain.
- [Is Snowdon dangerous? - How to stay safe](https://snowdoninfo.com/safety-on-snowdon/) - How dangerous is Snowdon? Here's what you need to know about safety and staying safe on Snowdon. Plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Do's and Don'ts](https://snowdoninfo.com/dos-and-donts/) - There are things you can and can't do on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Winter pictures](https://snowdoninfo.com/winter-pictures/) - None of these photos has been enhanced in any way. (Please don't reproduce any photos without permission.) The summit pillar The summit pillar The summit from Glaslyn Looking over Hafod Eryri from the summit pillar Carnedd Ugain from Bwlch Glas The summit from Bwlch Glas Looking down to Glaslyn and Llyn Llydaw from Bwlch Glas
- [The Snowdon Horseshoe](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-horseshoe/) - The Snowdon Horseshoe is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Inversions & Brocken spectres](https://snowdoninfo.com/inversions/) - When to see temperature/cloud inversions and Brocken spectres on Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)
- [It's OK to feel weary (at the right time)](https://snowdoninfo.com/feeling-weary/) - Have you ever reflected on the nature of weariness and the horizons or goals that we set for ourselves? There is without doubt a profound dignity in the weariness felt at the end of a long walk; it’s a clean, honest and justified exhaustion that signifies completion. And the fact is, this fatigue isn't merely
- [Allt Maenderyn (The South Ridge)](https://snowdoninfo.com/south-ridge/) - The South Ridge is an alternative route on Snowdon and can be combined with other paths. Here's some advice, plus other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The North-west Ridge](https://snowdoninfo.com/north-west-ridge/) - The North-west ridge is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Intro, Names & Meanings](https://snowdoninfo.com/intro-snowdon-yr-wyddfa/) - An introduction to Snowdon (the mountain) and Snowdonia (the National Park). Plus you'll find information of every kind for those planning to walk up Snowdon.
- [Dates in 2025](https://snowdoninfo.com/dates-in-2025/) - Snowdon dates in 2025, relating to parking at Pen y Pass, the Sherpa buses and the status of the summit building and the train service.
- [The Main Paths up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-main-paths/) - Description and detail of the 6 different main paths for walking/hiking up Snowdon, with comparison of the paths, and pros and cons of the various paths.
- [Right time, right place](https://snowdoninfo.com/right-time-right-place/) - The end of October 2024 saw several consecutive days of impressive temperature inversions (often incorrectly called 'cloud inversions') at the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Being half-term holiday and a period of dry weather, the mountain was busy, and for most people the views at the summit came as a complete surprise; there was thick
- [Fitness for Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/fitness-for-snowdon/) - Being prepared physically for Snowdon will see you having a better, safer day. Plus lots of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Great thoughts](https://snowdoninfo.com/great-thoughts/) - Walking promotes creativity. Raymond Inmon wrote: "If you are seeking creative ideas, go out walking. Angels whisper to a man when he goes for a walk."
- [10 Top Tips and advice](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-advice/) - Good advice and tips for walking up Snowdon. Plus every other kind of advice for walkers.
- [All things to all people](https://snowdoninfo.com/all-things-to-all-people/) - The September 2025 issue of Country Walking magazine featured an article called ‘Britain’s Best Hills’, and in the 1000m+ category, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) was chosen. This is part of what they wrote: “If there’s one mountain in the entire world that can claim to be all things to all people, then Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is
- [Llanberis - Snowdon Ranger - Maesgwm round](https://snowdoninfo.com/maesgwm-snowdon-ranger-round-from-llanberis/) - A round of the Llanberis Path, the Snowdon Ranger Path and Maesgwm. This route is popular with both walkers and bikers.
- [Summit panoramas](https://snowdoninfo.com/summit-panorama/) - Views from the summit Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) stands 1,085m (3,560 feet) high. When visibility and conditions are good, the summit is a stunning place. In addition to views of the adjacent lower, surrounding peaks, when conditions are perfect it is possible to see as far as Merrick in Scotland, the Peak District and the South
- [Having a good time](https://snowdoninfo.com/having-a-good-time/) - We love seeing people enjoying their day on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), so when I came across these three doing just that, and celebrating with a glass of something bubbly near the summit, I just had to ask if I could take a picture. (And if they see this and would like me to add their
- [Just who is in control?](https://snowdoninfo.com/control/) - There is a myth that some like to tell: that mountains are there to be conquered. That people go up and over them in triumph, planting flags and claiming victories. This, however, is rooted more in human ego; it only takes a little self-reflection to see that’s not really how it works. The mountain is
- [The Snowdon Walks App](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-snowdon-walks-app/) - Is there an app for walking up Snowdon? You'll find the answer here, plus every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Crib Goch North Ridge & the Fox's Path](https://snowdoninfo.com/crib-goch-north-ridge-and-foxs-path/) - Crib Goch is normally ascended by its east ridge. However, it can also be ascended by its North Ridge, where the Fox's/Foxes Path can be a useful access path.
- [Wild Swimming on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/swimming-on-snowdon/) - Snowdon's rivers and lakes present a few opportunities for wild swimming or water activities, though this must be undertaken with care.
- [All things must pass](https://snowdoninfo.com/all-things-must-pass/) - Nothing ever stays the same, even on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Although the mountain itself changes little (and we often tell disappointed walkers that they can come back again, it won't be going anywhere soon), it is the human elements which change most. Our blog 'Ghosts at the summit' recalls some of the changes there have
- [Taking children up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/taking-children-up-snowdon/) - Is Snowdon suitable for children to walk up? Which paths are best for them? Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Misty water-colour memories](https://snowdoninfo.com/misty/) - Don’t panic, I’m not about to break into a Barbra Streisand impression, and nor is this a description of the view from the summit, though that suggestion is actually surprisingly close. We were in Hafod Eryri, the summit building, having lunch and the usual hot chocolate, when I heard someone one asking, “Am I imagining
- [Gallery](https://snowdoninfo.com/gallery/) - Here's some pictures. Needless to say, the skies aren't always this blue! None of these photos have been enhanced in any way. (Please don't reproduce any photos without permission.) The summit from Llyn Llydaw on the Miners' Track The summit, with Crib Goch in the foreground, viewed from the Horns Looking down on the Miners'
- [Welcome back, my friend](https://snowdoninfo.com/cuckoo/) - My greeting is aimed at the cuckoo, who heralds the summer, and also at the summer generally, with its gloriously long days and (when it gets it right) warm sunshine. Whilst I enjoy aspects of the winter, especially those cold crisp days when there’s blue skies and a hard frost or snow on the ground,
- [My crown is called content](https://snowdoninfo.com/crown/) - We were sat in the bar of a hotel in Dorset, having a last drink before heading to bed, and reflecting on how content we generally were. Despite the stresses of the family visit (our reason for being in Dorset) and the fact that life will always have its relative ups and downs, life felt
- [Be dynamic!](https://snowdoninfo.com/be-dynamic/) - I guess we’d all like to be dynamic, but what I’m referring to here is actually rather more mundane. It’s about making judgements and assessments, and the need for them to be dynamic and flexible, according to conditions. I sometimes lead low level walks at a summer walking festival where all walk leaders are obliged
- [Y Gribin](https://snowdoninfo.com/y-gribin/) - The Gribin Ridge is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Combining &  Mixing Paths on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/combining-paths-on-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, but why not go up one and down another? Here's some suggestions for mixing and matching different paths.
- [I can see for miles and miles](https://snowdoninfo.com/i-can-see-for-miles-and-miles/) - Detail from the summit toposcope on Snowdon, with distances in miles.
- [Why is it colder at altitude?](https://snowdoninfo.com/why-is-it-colder-at-altitude/) - Why is it colder at the summit than at the bottom?
- [Cwm Dwythwch round](https://snowdoninfo.com/cwm-dwythwch-round/) - A round from Llanberis of Cwm Dwythwch with its lake, Llyn Dwythwch, in the foothills of Snowdon, and never far from the Llanberis Path.
- [A game of two halves](https://snowdoninfo.com/a-game-of-two-halves/) - Walking up and down Snowdon, but where is half-way to you
- [Snowdon Quiz](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-quiz/) - See how much you know about Snowdon by trying this quiz!
- [What’s in a name?](https://snowdoninfo.com/whats-in-a-name/) - © BBC In 2022 the National Park Authority stated that they were going to be calling Snowdon ‘Yr Wyddfa’ first, with ‘Snowdon’ as a secondary name. This was no big deal, for most of the park staff are first-language Welsh speakers who would naturally call it that anyway and all of their material is produced
- [Dates to note in 2024](https://snowdoninfo.com/dates-in-2024/) - (Click on the links for more details.) Friday 1 November - Trains stopped running, and Hafod Eryri, the summit building, has closed for the winter. Monday 4 November - Parking at Pen y Pass reverted to Pay & Display for the winter. There is no pre-booking. Monday 4 November - The Sherpa bus service reverted
- [Some proposals](https://snowdoninfo.com/proposals/) - If you’re married, or engaged, the likelihood is that you’ll be able to clearly recall where and when you got engaged. Over the years I’ve witnessed numerous marriage proposals on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), and without wishing to make it any the less special for those who have done that, if I’ve happened to see that
- [Will women always be the wetter sex on the mountain?](https://snowdoninfo.com/women/) - Through the ages, women, it seems, have always had to play second fiddle to men, especially with regard to mountain clothing. These days there are almost as many women to be seen on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) as there are men, but this is a fairly recent phenomenon. For hundreds of years following the first documented
- [Walking in the clouds](https://snowdoninfo.com/clouds/) - Clouds play an important part on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). Generally speaking, people rejoice when they are high, and enjoy seeing white fluffy clouds in a blue sky, but are far less keen on them when they are low, covering part of the mountain in mist or fog, and preventing any kind of distant view. Nor
- [Is youth wasted on the young?](https://snowdoninfo.com/youth/) - It was George Bernard Shaw, the Irish playwright and critic, who originally wrote: "Youth is wasted on the young". However, variations on this sentiment have been expressed over the years by various authors and public figures, along the lines that young people often do not fully appreciate or take advantage of their youth and the
- [Dwell slowly on the beautiful things](https://snowdoninfo.com/go-slowly/) - “It always pays to dwell slowly on the beautiful things – the more beautiful the more slowly.” So wrote Atticus, a philosopher who lived in the second century AD. Some 1800 years later, it was Paul Scott Mowrer, an American newspaper correspondent (who was awarded the first ever Pulitzer Prize for Correspondence in 1929) who
- [Rejoice in your worn out boots!](https://snowdoninfo.com/worn-out-boots/) - It was Ralph Waldo Emerson, the American philosopher, who in 1851 wrote: “When you have worn out your shoes, the strength of the sole leather has passed into the fibre of your body. I measure your health by the number of shoes and hats and clothes you have worn out. He is the richest man
- [Further assistance](https://snowdoninfo.com/further-assistance/) - The warden's office is at Pen y Pass. But need further help? Lost property?Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Local Taxis](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-taxis/) - Using a taxi to get to places around Snowdon can sometimes be a useful option. Here's some suggested taxi companies.
- [Oranges and lemons ... and bananas](https://snowdoninfo.com/oranges-and-lemons-and-bananas/) - On Snowdon we pick up literally dozens of banana skins every weekend, and orange peel too. They may be good for you, but the remains aren't good for the soil.
- [There's no such thing as a stupid question](https://snowdoninfo.com/asking-questions/) - There are numerous Facebook groups relating to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), and aside from people posting about their achievements, mostly in reaching the summit, the majority of posts are from people who know little about the mountain and wish to know more about the paths and conditions, what to take and wear, etc. Most responses are
- [Snowdon for first-timers / novices](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-for-first-timers/) - If you're a first-timer on Snowdon, or indeed even new to mountain walking itself, then here's the information you need so that you're prepared and ready.
- [Come rain or shine](https://snowdoninfo.com/rain-or-shine/) - Rain or shine, Snowdon sees every types of weather. But how balanced is it, and what percentage of days are sunny or dry? You might be surprised.
- [Not all heroes wear capes](https://snowdoninfo.com/heroes/) - Just as hard times seem to draw people together, so too do difficult challenges, and walking up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) would be classed by many as a difficult challenge. There’s not a day goes past when I’m on the mountain and I don’t see people helping others. It might be relatively trivial, such as simply
- [Charging to walk up Snowdon?](https://snowdoninfo.com/charging/) - Over the years, literally millions of pounds have been spent on Yr Wyddfa’s paths, both in initially laying them and subsequently maintaining them. Back in the 1980s, when the poor state of the paths was reaching crunch point, the National Park Committee (as it was then) secured a sum of £600,000 (equivalent to nearly £3m
- [Safest path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/safest-path-up-snowdon/) - Which is the safest path up Snowdon? Probably the Llanberis Path or the Snowdon Ranger Path, which are the two easiest, and have no exposed or narrow sections.
- [Shortest path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/shortest-path-up-snowdon/) - The Pyg Track is the shortest path up Snowdon, and is generally the quickest. Its location on the north-east side of Snowdon also makes it convenient for many.
- [Shortest route up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/shortest-route-up-snowdon/) - The Pyg Track is the shortest route up Snowdon, and is generally the quickest. Its location on the north-east side of Snowdon also makes it convenient for many.
- [The writing is on the wall. Unfortunately.](https://snowdoninfo.com/graffiti/) - One of the things which saddens most people is seeing graffiti in public places, and unfortunately, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is one of these. The standing stone at the intersection of the Pyg and Miners’ Tracks seems to be a common target, as does the ‘summit/copa’ sign at Bwlch Glas. And then there’s the odd heli-bags
- [Social media](https://snowdoninfo.com/social-media/) - In the last decade and more, social media has had a dramatic effect on Snowdon, particularly with regards to its popularity.
- [The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind](https://snowdoninfo.com/blowing-in-the-wind/) - How do you define a ‘breeze’? Or a ‘gale’? It can often be windy – very windy – on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon). But how good are we at judging the strength of the wind without the use of an anemometer to help us? Personally, when looking at the forecast for the mountain, whilst the overall
- [The Snowdon Circular route](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-circular/) - The Snowdon Circular is a path/route round the foot of Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Supporting the local economy](https://snowdoninfo.com/supporting-the-local-economy/) - Spending money on food & drink, on accommodation. or in shops and tourist attractions puts money into local jobs and supports the economy.
- [Getting to Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/getting-to-snowdon/) - How to get to Snowdon by car, train or bus. Also, links to all the main paths, and their car parks
- [Booking good weather](https://snowdoninfo.com/booking-good-weather/) - Social media sometimes carries questions like: “I want some good views from Snowdon. What would be a good month to come?” Or “I’m coming up in September [three months away]. What will the weather be like?” Many people too plan a date well in advance and just assume good conditions: “It’s my birthday on 3
- [Places to eat & drink](https://snowdoninfo.com/where-to-eat-drink/) - There are plenty of places to eat and drink near Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Wild Camping on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/camping-on-snowdon/) - Wild camping is not strictly allowed on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The Three Peaks Challenge](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-three-peaks-challenge/) - Information on Walking up Snowdon as part of the National Three Peaks challenge
- [Accommodation near Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/accommodation-near-snowdon/) - Theres plenty of accommodation near Snowdon, whether you want a hotel, B&B, youth hostel or camping. Here's every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Easiest route up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/easiest-route-up-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, all of them different, depending on your experience and what you want to get out of your walk.
- [A special case](https://snowdoninfo.com/a-special-case/) - Let’s be honest – Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is not an ordinary mountain. It is, without doubt, a special case, presenting unique challenges, and as such cannot be treated in the way that most would wish to see other mountains treated. Most people walk in national parks and in the hills and mountains to enjoy the
- [Easiest path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/easiest-path-up-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, all of them different, depending on your experience and what you want to get out of your walk.
- [Dates to note in 2023](https://snowdoninfo.com/dates-in-2023/) - Dates to note on Snowdon in 2023.
- [Mur Murianau](https://snowdoninfo.com/mur-murianau/) - The halfway point of the Rhyd Ddu path is marked by a flatter grassy area (from which the path climbs more steeply over rocky terrain, coming out on the broad shoulder of Llechog ridge). Here there are the remains of a couple of small old buildings. One of these was once a refreshment hut, popular
- [The Language of Heaven](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-language-of-heaven/) - Welsh, as we know, is the Language of Heaven. The idea of being closer to Heaven has long preoccupied man’s thoughts, and without getting into any ideology about where exactly Heaven is, it’s generally regarded as being ‘up there’, and thus it plays its part in the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) story. In the past, services
- [The Times They Are a-Changin'](https://snowdoninfo.com/changes/) - Bob Dylan probably didn't have Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in mind when he wrote those words, but just as every generation sees changes from the previous one, so Yr Wyddfa is no exception this respect. For instance, getting an up-to-date weather forecast is easy, thanks to the internet. Wherever in the world someone lives, they can
- [Isn't walking meant to be good for you?](https://snowdoninfo.com/walking-is-good-for-you/) - The benefits of regular walking have frequently been studied and are well documented. But note the word ‘regular’, and this makes a world of difference between the different walkers we encounter on Yr Wyddfa. From the standpoint of fitness alone, this accounts for why, to some, their day on the mountain is just another walk,
- [All very British](https://snowdoninfo.com/all-very-british/) - Queueing at the summit, it's usually all very orderly!
- [Preparation for walking up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/preparation-for-walking-up-snowdon/) - Here are the things to consider before walking up Snowdon, including weather, fitness, which path to choose, where to park, what to take, etc.
- [Counting steps](https://snowdoninfo.com/counting-steps/) - Do you normally use a step-counter to tell you how far you've walked? On Snowdon it's likely to be well out!
- [A brief history of Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/history-of-snowdon/) - Snowdon has a fascinating history. Here's some of it, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Quickest path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/quickest-path-up-snowdon/) - Which is the quickest path up Snowdon? It's the Pyg Track. Details of that path here, plus every other kind of advice for the walker on Snowdon.
- [Maps of Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/maps-of-snowdon/) - If you want a paper map, the best one for Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the O.S. Outdoor Leisure OL17. The paper map comes with a free digital map download. You can buy the paper map from the O.S. shop here (but other outlets are often cheaper). If you're a fan of Harvey Maps, they too
- [The Google Trekker (Streetview)](https://snowdoninfo.com/google-trekker/) - The six main paths up Snowdon are on Google Streetview, recorded by Google Trekker. Read how to use it, plus every kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Y Lliwedd](https://snowdoninfo.com/y-lliwedd/) - Y Lliwedd, the twin-peaked summit to the south-east of Snowdon's summit, makes a good alternative route to or from the summit.
- [When's the best time to climb Snowdon?](https://snowdoninfo.com/best-time-to-climb-snowdon/) - When is the best time to climb Snowdon? From the point of view of weather, it's statistically best to choose the summer months, but it's not as simple as that.
- [Other paths & routes on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/other-routes-on-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths on Snowdon, but these aren't the only routes on Snowdon. Here are more options, most of them for the more seasoned or experienced.
- [Is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) just too accessible?](https://snowdoninfo.com/is-snowdon-too-accessible/) - What would Snowdon be like if it weren't so accessible? Some would have it that way.
- [The Main Paths in maps](https://snowdoninfo.com/summary-of-maps/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon. Here they are shown in maps and relief diagrams, with links to descriptions of all the paths.
- [Best path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/best-path-up-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, all of them different, depending on your experience and what you want to get out of your walk. We'll help you find the best.
- [A Natural High](https://snowdoninfo.com/a-natural-high/) - You don't need to drink alcohol or smoke weed to get high on Snowdon. Most people get a natural high just from reaching the summit.
- [Map or App?](https://snowdoninfo.com/map-or-app/) - Paper map or app on your phone? Or both? Here's what we think.
- [Testing friendships](https://snowdoninfo.com/testing-friendships/) - When you don't prepare properly for Snowdon it can easily go wrong.
- [Sometimes it's a bit crap](https://snowdoninfo.com/a-bit-crap/) - Going to the toilet when you're on Snowdon can be a bit tricky. Especially when you need a poo. Sometimes it's us who has to deal with the crap.
- [The myth of Carnedd Llywelyn](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-myth-of-carnedd-llywelyn/) - It’s tempting to wonder what Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) would be like today were it not Wales’ highest mountain. Certainly it would still be worth going to its summit given that it’s beautifully proportioned, visually exciting, and looks great from almost every angle. In the 19th century the story periodically emerged that Snowdon was not, in
- [The enemy](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-enemy/) - Erosion is the enemy as far as Snowdon is concerned. But what causes the most erosion on Snowdon - people or extreme weather?
- [The Tryfan & Llechog ridge](https://snowdoninfo.com/llechog-ridge/) - Using this route, the ascent from Llanberis to the summit can be turned into a very satisfying off-piste round by using this ridge route one way, and the traditional path the other. The following description is for the Llechog ridge route up. This route is mostly grassy underfoot, but is a good ½ mile longer
- [The Southern Horseshoe](https://snowdoninfo.com/southern-horseshoe/) - The Southern Horseshoe is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [The Horns](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-horns/) - The Horns is an alternative route on Snowdon. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Charity walks](https://snowdoninfo.com/charity-walk-on-snowdon/) - Doing a charity walk up Snowdon to raise money? Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Climbing Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/climbing-snowdon/) - Everything you need to know about climbing Snowdon on the mountain's most comprehensive website .
- [Best route up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/best-route-up-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, all of them different, depending on your experience and what you want to get out of your walk.
- [Snowdon Info](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-info-site/) - Everything you need to know about walking up Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Quick links: ♦ Compare paths ♦ Parking ♦ bus timetables ♦ No summit facilities ♦ 7-day forecast ♦ The App ♦
- [Goats with wings](https://snowdoninfo.com/goats-with-wings/) - People have always wanted to run up and down Snowdon in record times. These are the goats with two legs and wings, it would seem.
- [Bacon rind, bottles and butts](https://snowdoninfo.com/bacon-rind-bottles-and-butts/) - Snowdon's summit used to be a filthy place, with food waste from the old huts just dumped everywhere.
- [Popes and Panties](https://snowdoninfo.com/popes-and-panties/) - People love to dress up on Snowdon, for often the flimsiest of reasons. Mind you, charity often benefits.
- [The highest slum?](https://snowdoninfo.com/the-highest-slum/) - Snowdon's summit hotel was erected in the 1930s to great aclaim, but after 75 years its days were numbered and it was demolished, to be replaced by Hafod Eryri.
- [Ghosts at the summit](https://snowdoninfo.com/ghosts-at-the-summit/) - Snowdon's summit still carries the remains of the former buildings which used to be there over a century ago
- [Books about Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/books-about-snowdon/) - The following rather good books about Snowdon are available from www.lulu.com. Click on the images for more information, or to buy a copy. Back to the top Back to the home page
- [Easy path up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/easy-path-up-snowdon/) - There are 6 main paths up Snowdon, all of them different, depending on your experience and what you want to get out of your walk.
- [Walking up Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/walking-up-snowdon/) - If you're planning on walking up Snowdon, here's masses of useful information about the different paths, and answers to all the questions you're likely to ask.
- [Snowdon for beginners & first-timers](https://snowdoninfo.com/snowdon-for-beginners/) - Advice for beginners and first-timers, or those who aren't used to hillwalking Here's all you need to know about walking up Snowdon, whatever your experience.
- [Turning back](https://snowdoninfo.com/turning-back/) - Here's some safety advice about turning back if you are walking up Snowdon on your own, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Picnicking on Snowdon](https://snowdoninfo.com/picnicking-on-snowdon/) - There's nothing like picnicking at the summit in glorious weather, but there's plenty of other places to picnic on the paths too. It's less fun in poor weather.
- [Some Welsh Names](https://snowdoninfo.com/welsh-names/) - The meaning of some Welsh names encountered on Snowdon, and how to pronounce them.
- [Useful websites](https://snowdoninfo.com/useful-websites-about-snowdon/) - There are several websites which will help you plan a walk up Snowdon. Here's some, plus other information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Accessibility](https://snowdoninfo.com/accessibility/) - You can walk an easy part of a path, or hire a Tramper. Here's some advice, plus every other kind of information about walking up Snowdon.
- [Shorter walks on Snowdon's main paths](https://snowdoninfo.com/shorter-walks-on-the-main-paths/) - Shorter walks on the main paths for those who are not intending to reach the summit.

## Pages

- [Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Info](https://snowdoninfo.com/) - Every type of information about walking/hiking up Snowdon, from deciding which path and knowing where to park, to researching the weather and what to take.

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