Llwybr y mwynwyr begins at the car park at penypass, at an altitude of around 350 metres 1,150 ft, and is the most popular route to the summit of snowdon. Pyg track, snowdon nobody knows for sure why this path is called the pyg track. Pyg track ascending snowdon aerial fly through youtube. It would be useful for you to go over your map reading skills as well symbols, contour lines and scale. We ascend via the pyg track to the majestic summit of snowdon which stands proud at 1085 meters. Snowdon via pyg track and miners track, snowdonia 4k. One of the most popular choices for a day out climbing snowdon from penypass is up via the pyg track and down via the miners track, or vice versa of course. Walking the snowdon pyg track living with scoliosis. The pyg track is a tough but pretty straightforward hike up snowdons eastern slopes, with occasional gnarlier boulders to make things interesting.
Do not attempt if there is ice on the summit check the freezing level is well above 900m. Of the two routes, miners is the easiest option to walk. On a glorious sunny day, we climbed up mount snowdon on the pyg track. The walk begins in the pen y pass car park and ascends to the pretty llyn teyrn before coming to the much larger llyn. Snowdon is the highest mountain in wales, standing at a height of 1,085 metres 3,560 ft. Or, maybe because it was used to carry pyg black tar to the copper mines on snowdon. One of the uks most iconic walks, snowdon from penypass, up the pyg and down the miners track is a favourite for many walkers heading for wales highest mountain. You now follow the track of the snowdon mountain railway for the final 300 feet of ascent to the summit. The miners track walks up snowdon from pen y pass walk. Climb to the summit of snowdon on this challenging walk in the snowdonia national park. Snowdon walking routes up the highest mountain in wales. In terms of ease this ranks somewhere between the llanberis path and the pyg track. Snowdon via the miners track from pen y pass walk and. The pyg track is the most popular route as the hike offers beautiful views over the lakes and surrounding peaks.
There is a standing stone to mark the spot where the pyg track and the miners track meet remember about it on your way down. Looking across llyn glaslyn, to the left of the summit of snowdon. Snowdon via pyg track from pen y pass walk and climb. Snowdon route snowdonia walking mountaineering routes. My mum with one knee replacement and one prereplacement made it up so as long as you take it gentle i think its attainable for most who have an average level of fitness. The pyg track above and miners track below merge above glaslyn. This snowdonia walk starts from penypass and uses the pyg track towards the summit of snowdon. Although busy, the trail will give you some exceptional views of the mountain and the pass below the tremendous crib goch ridge. The pyg and miners tracks make a good almost circular walk for more experienced hill and mountain walkers. Its possible that it was named after the pass it leads through, bwlch y moch translated pigs pass as the path is sometimes spelled pig track. The ranger path is one of the easiest routes and also much quieter than the llanberis path. The weather on snowdon can change quickly and drastically.
In winter start early and take extra warm clothes and a torch. Snowdon and llanberis track gwynedd, wales alltrails. You should use the most recent version of the ordnance survey map ol17, along with a compass, when walking the route. Climbing mount snowdon the pyg track and llanberis path. Snowdon via miners track and pyg track gwynedd, wales.
Start from penypass up the pyg track, and down the miners track or llanberis. Snowdon via the pyg track and llanberis path hike snowdonia. Not as busy as the llanberis path, the pyg track is still one of the snowdon superhighways, and one of the most popular routes on snowdon. Up via the pyg track and coming down via the miners track. The brightly coloured buildings of llanberis pyg track. From this point the path climbs steeply until you reach bwlch glas. Starting point parking is available at penypass gr 647 557 go the continue reading. Always make sure you have checked the conditions in advance with metoffice.
Crib goch is visible at the top the miners track welsh. At bwlch glas, you will be joining the llanberis path and the snowdon ranger path. Starts in pen y pass, and is a steadier track than the miners. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and running. Download our free pdf map today and get planning your journey to. Hiking snowdon by a mature hiker pyg and miners tracks. The top part of the pyg track where you join the llanberis path up to snowdon is also dangerous when there is a ice on the ground. The pyramidal lines make snowdon look like a mountain that a child would draw. In a little while, the path will zigzag up to bwlch. This route follows the miners track to the summit of the highest mountain in wales. Please click on a route for a more detailed route description.
The final stretch offers the most impressive views with the beautiful mountain lakes and the sharp ridges of crib goch and y lliwedd which make up the snowdon horseshoe. Climbing snowdon via the pyg track and miners track. Nobody knows for sure why this path is called the pyg track. I have just returned after climbing mount snowden via the pyg track. The miners track was built to serve the britannia copper mine on snowdon but it is not the route. It is a slightly longer route than the alternative pyg track but has the advantage of waterside sections alongside the mountains three beautiful lakes of llyn teyrn, llyn llydaw and glaslyn. Snowdon miners track 8 miles km it is a slightly longer route than the alternative pyg track but has the advantage of waterside sections alongside the mountains three beautiful lakes of llyn teyrn, llyn llydaw and glaslyn. We start with the easiest which most people should be able to do and finish with the hardest routes that should only be made by experienced hikers. The only points of safety are to ensure that you keep to the pyg track, and do not stray on to crib goch. Starting point of the pyg track for climbing mount snowdon if you are still in any doubt that you are on the right track, the towering summit directly in front of you should clear that up. You then have a steep descent down to the shores of the lake to join the miners track for the return to penypass. The pyg track is one of six paths to the snowdon summit. Located near the welsh village of llanberis, in the heart of the snowdonia national park, snowdon offers a range of tracks and trails up to the summit, each with their own advantages and vistas.
Nov 28, 2017 looking down into the final steep bowl that the pyg and miners tackle with the summit of snowdon dominating the skyline. If not doing the minerspygllanberis track, you must take a map and compass. Nov 02, 2017 pyg track ascending snowdon aerial fly through. A very popular route giving a good mountain experience with easy access from pen y pass. You should use the most recent version of the ordnance survey map ol17, along with a compass, when. Jan 23, 2020 the miners track up snowdon is regarded as one of the easier walks up snowdon, though it can still be difficult in parts, especially once it joins the pyg track. Looking across llyn glaslyn, to the left of the summit of snowdon you will see bwlch y saethau translated pass of the arrows. Mount snowden pyg track snowdon, snowdonia national park. The spot where the pyg track and the miners track meet is marked by a standing stone remember about it on your way down. The pyg track up mount snowdon get out with the kids. Although busy, the trail will give you some exceptional views of the mountain and. This junction is marked with a standing stone remember about it on your way down. From this point the path continues to climb steeply and loose underfoot until you reach bwlch glas. Although the paths are well marked in mist it is easy to become disoriented, so a map.
The pyg track is both the shortest walking route up snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. This path is ideal if you wish to take a walk on snowdon without going all the way to the summit. Short, scenic, steeped in history and with a tough final ascent, this is a fantastic route for both beginners and experienced walkers. That being said, its also relatively steep, very rocky in parts and has lots of. Download our free pdf map today and get planning your journey to snowdonia. It is an old miners track and actually ideal if you dont need the whole summit experience.
The pyg track includes a distance of 7 miles, 11km, up and down, and an ascent of 723 metres, and is shown below in blue. Safety note snowdon pyg and miners tracks crib goch and. The pyg track is the classic option for hikers as it is fairly short but gets pretty tough at times. Free map detailing the 10 most popular routes up wales tallest mountain from uk. Many climbers start out believing that this is the summit of snowdon but in fact, it is the summit of crib goch that you can see. Despite this, the pyg track is not the easiest path up as it can be steep and rocky in places but the paths are generally very good all the way.
The pyg track is the shortest route to the top of snowdon with the least amount of vertical ascent but still a. Progress is lung stretching from the start with a stiff haul from the car park, a levelish hiatus, then muscleburning zigzags to the summit. The pyg track is a tough but pretty straightforward hike up snowdon s eastern slopes, with occasional gnarlier boulders to make things interesting. Prepared for the forecast of cold mountain weather in early april, we carried hats and coats up the mountain, only to leave them in our bags and even get sunburnt. Visited easter week april 2015 and found the walk up to be slightly challenging but the views are well worth it. Snowdon via pyg track, our lovely day going up snowdon very busy up there, but still never get tired of going up, hope you enjoy the hike. Starting from the heights of the llanberis pass, the pyg track is a popular and short route to the summit with superb views over glaslyn blue lake and llyn llydaw. The miners path and pyg track up snowdon both start at the same point enabling you to walk up one and down the other.
The pyg track is one of the main walking routes on snowdon and known as the classic route. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking. Apr 05, 2020 the pyg track is both the shortest walking route up snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. Snowdon via pyg track from pen y pass details the pyg track up snowdon is both the shortest tracks up snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent as it starts from pen y pass car park ll55 4ny for sat nav. Snowdon by the pyg and miners tracks from penypass. The final summit push becomes busy with walkers as three routes llanberis path, snowdon ranger path and pyg track merge for the final few hundred metres to the summit. An ideal descent is via the pyg track but you can easily descend by one of the many other routes and return to penypass by using the snowdon sherpa if you need to return to your car. A beginners guide to climbing snowdon snowdonia mountain. I was unsure of climbing in the middle of october as weather conditions are so changable but it was great, the weather was very kind to us and it only rained for a while at the start of the climb and for a few minutes as we were almost at the bottom.
Snowdon pyg and miners tracks three peaks partnership. You will need to use our interactive map for task 1. Although traversing the same mountainous country the miners track has a different feel as the peaks seem higher especially on the. Free map detailing the 10 most popular routes up wales. Here you will find the best routes up and down mount snowdon. Pyg track walks up snowdon from pen y pass walk up snowdon. It is best to ascend the pyg track, named after the pen y gwyryd hotel below pen y pass and descend the miners. A most interesting descent would be either by the snowdon south ridge or watkin path to nant gwynant, before following a good path back uphill to penypass.
It is generally regarded as the most challenging as it crosses some rough and rocky terrain. From above the mountain is said to look like a starfish, having five ridges and five cwms. This trail is ideal for those who want an enjoyable hike with incredible views of the surrounding valleys. Safety note snowdon pyg and miners tracks crib goch. The complete guide to hiking the pyg track, snowdon. The snowdon ranger path is the oldest of the snowdon routes up the mountain and named after the snowdon ranger inn which is the now the yha. For inexperienced hill walkers, the miners track and pyg tracks starting at penypass are recommended least ascent. To return retrace your steps to the stone marker at bwlch glasw and descend the zigzag above glaslyn. Llanberis track pyg miners watkin path rhydd ddu snowdon ranger horseshoe the pyg track a very popular route giving a good mountain experience with easy access from penypass. Download free 120401 snowdon pyg and miners tracks gps walking route file. Walking snowdon miners and pyg tracks flipflops or wellies.
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