Snowdon Summit Routes
Want to climb Snowdon but not sure which walking route to use? Whether you’re walking with us, or planning a day out for yourself, use this guide to help find the route that will suit your experience and expectations.
Some people refer to the mountain as Mount Snowdon or Mount Snowdonia - but we know it as Yr Wyddfa, or Snowdon...in the Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Have a look at our Open Climb Snowdon dates to see when we might be out with a group, using a particular path. Or if you fancy your own bespoke guided walk on a date to suit you, please contact us to help make it happen.
Download our Climb Snowdon training plan which includes a 6-week training plan to help you get the most out of your Climb Snowdon day.
Llanberis Path
- Distance: 9 miles / 14.5km
- Ascent: 975m
- Time: 5.5 – 7 hours
- Start Point: Llanberis
- Grid Ref: SH 582 598
Ranger Path
- Distance: 8 miles / 13km
- Ascent: 936m
- Time: 6 hours
- Start Point: Llyn Cwellyn
- Grid Ref: SH 564 511
Miners’ Track
- Distance: 8 miles / 13km
- Ascent: 723m
- Time: 6 hours
- Start Point: Pen y Pass car park
- Grid Ref: SH 647 577
Rhyd Ddu Path
- Distance: 8.5 miles / 14km
- Ascent: 895m
- Time: 6 hours
- Start Point: Rhyd Ddu car park
- Grid Ref: SH 571 526
Pyg Track
- Distance: 7 miles / 11km
- Ascent: 723m
- Time: 6 hours
- Start Point: Pen y Pass car park
- Grid Ref: SH 647 577
Watkin Path
- Distance: 8 miles / 13km
- Ascent: 1015m
- Time: 7 hours
- Start Point: Pont Bethania
- Grid Ref: SH 627 507