Updated July 2026 by the experienced team of hikers and trail runners at Crib Goch Outdoor. We get asked a lot of questions in our Llanberis and Beddgelert Outdoor Shops, and we welcome them. So whether you’re planning your first ascent of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) or returning to try a new route, here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions which might be of use to you. Plan your route with…
Updated by the Crib Goch Outdoor team Dec 2025 — based on real UK mountain experience Climb Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) once, and you’ll quickly understand why it’s one of the most popular hikes in the UK. At 1,085m, it attracts everyone from first-time hillwalkers to seasoned scramblers —…
Updated December 2025 by the Crib Goch Outdoor team — built on real outdoor experience in Eryri If you’re looking for the most iconic ridge walk in Wales, the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe is the crown jewel. Combining thrilling scrambles, jaw-dropping views, and a true mountaineering feel, this…
Eryri weather turns fast, and the summit of Yr Wyddfa is a different world from the car park in the village below. It’s always colder, windier, often wrapped in clouds when the valley is clear. A lot of the call-outs Llanberis Mountain Rescue attend aren’t dramatic; they’re people…
