Experience the 14 Peaks Challenge Snowdonia in North Wales under the expert guidance of your professional, local mountain leader. An adventure like this is all about your personal experience, every step of the way. Our high guide:guest ratio ensures you have your guides’ full attention throughout. And with our local knowledge and careful planning, you’ll enjoy The Welsh 3000’s challenge without the crowds.
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3 days of hiking, zero-hassle and all this included:
- Hike the 14 highest peaks in Snowdonia national park
- 4 nights accommodation in a 3-star hotel with breakfast
- 3 days of guided hiking in stunning mountain scenery
- Voluntary trail clean in association with Trash Free Trails
- A mountain leader for a high guide to guest ratio
- Maximum group size of 8 for a truly personal experience
- Welcome evening meal with your guides
- All transport during the trip
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Plus flexible booking terms as part of our Adventure Promise, including instalment payments to spread the cost of your adventure.
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For adventurers who:
Are active endurance hikers, keen to undertake an epic hiking challenge for the ultimate bragging rights. Expect to be out walking for 8 to 10 hours each day.
Perfect for solo travellers, couples and friends. 18+ only.
Friday
Arrive at your accommodation in Betws-y-Coed between 16:00 and 17:00 for check in.
You’ll be staying in a quality hotel with comfortable bedrooms, each with ensuite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It’s a traditional Victorian property dating back to the 1800s, situated in the centre of the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed.
This evening you’ll enjoy a welcome meal in the hotel restaurant. Get to know your guides and fellow walkers over a meal, a pint and a route map of the iconic Welsh 3000s.
Saturday
Once you’re fueled up for a tough day of hiking with breakfast, we’ll drive you to your starting point. Your epic hiking experience will begin near the northerly point of Snowdonia.
Head straight up into the Carneddau (“the cairns”) mountain range. A large plateau covering 10% of the area of Snowdonia, the Carneddau features six of your Welsh peaks. Pick them off one by one, beginning with Foel Fras at 942, taking in the third highest peak in Snowdonia, Carnedd Llewelyn at 1,064m, and finishing your big day on Pen Yr Ole Wen at 978m.
From here you’ll be taken back to your accommodation for a well-earned rest.
Betws-y-Coed offers a number of bars, restaurants and cafes within walking distance of your accomodation.
Sunday
After a good night’s rest, get your walking boots on for the second day of your Snowdonia hiking adventure.
You’ll pick up where you left off yesterday, starting with Tryfan. At 915m it’s the lowest of the 14 peaks, but what it’s lacking in height it makes up for in ruggedness. It’s a sign of what’s to come today, with the Glyderau being a range of big slabby peaks. A real contrast to yesterday.
You’ll conquer five more challenging peaks today. Pause for the classic photo on Glyder Fach’s famous cantilever stone, before concluding day two by summitting Ellidir Fawr and descending to Nant Peris. From here we’ll take you back to your hotel.
Kick your boots off, fill your stomach and sleep well.
Monday
We saved the biggest til last! The Snowdon Massif is home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1,085m high.
It’s also the busiest peak in the national park, with around 500,000 visitors each year. Which is why we saved the biggest til Monday. So while everyone else is at work, you can enjoy this monolith of a mountain.
Make sure you’ve brought your head for heights. Today you’ll warm up with a grade 1 scramble up Crib Goch, followed by a knife-edge traverse. Completing this is a badge of honour in itself.
Next on your bucket list is Crib Y Ddysgyl, the second highest peak in Snowdonia at 1,065m. And finally, ascend Snowdon itself.
Take it easy at last, as you enjoy the walk down. And get ready to celebrate your achievement with a well-earned beer or two in the local pub.
Tuesday
Enjoy your final breakfast in your Welsh mountain home before packing your bags ready for check out.
After an incredible three days conquering Snowdonia’s 14 Peaks together, it’ll be (socially distanced) bear hugs all round with your new hiking buddies.
What's Included
- Hike the 14 highest peaks in Snowdonia national park
- 4 nights accommodation in a 3* hotel with breakfast
- 3 days of guided hiking in stunning mountain scenery
- Voluntary trail clean in association with Trash Free Trails
- A mountain leader on a 1:4 guide ratio
- Maximum group size of 8 for a truly personal experience
- Welcome evening meal with your guides
- All transport during your trip
- 1 native tree planted in our woodland
Supercharge your trip
- Even more ways to take your adventure to the next level! Simply make your selections at checkout when you book your trip online:
- Private room – we can usually accommodate requests for your own room, please check with us before booking
- Return transfers are available with prior arrangement from nearby airports, train stations and ferry ports – please enquire when booking
What you need to bring
- Mountain walking boots
- Walking socks
- Walking trousers
- Walking poles (optional)
- Base layers
- Warm fleece or softshell mid layer
- Waterproof & windproof jacket – the weather can change quickly in the mountains so it’s essential to carry one, even in summer
- Waterproof trousers
- Hat and gloves – even in summer it can get cold at altitude
- Sun cream, sun glasses, insect repellent and a sun hat
- Day backpack – to carry hydration, lunch, snacks and spare clothing
- Small first aid kit including blister kit and ibuprofen
- Head torch
What you need to know
- Enjoy the reassurance of flexible booking terms, part of our Adventure Promise
- Bookings close 4 to 6 weeks prior to departure, or as soon as places fill
- You must be 18 years or over to join this adventure
- Expect to be out walking for 8-10 hours each day
- Arrive for check in between 16:00 and 17:00
- You’ll be staying in a hotel room in Betws-y-Coed, sharing with 1 other person of the same gender. If you would prefer your own room we can usually accommodate that, though an extra charge would apply
- To make sure you enjoy that authentic experience only a small group brings, this trip will run with no more than 8
Getting Here
By Air
- The closest international airports to Betws-y-Coed are Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport
- It is approximately a 1 hour 40 minute taxi transfer from either airport to Betws-y-Coed or alternatively travel by rail to Llandudno and follow the By Rail instructions below
By Rail
- The closest train station to Betws-y-Coed is Betws-y-Coed Station
- From Llandudno Junction Station, it is a 30 minute train journey to Betws-y-Coed Station via Transport for Wales
By Road
- Betws-y-Coed is located less than 2 hours from the M6, M56 and M54 motorways
- Free parking is available for the duration of your stay
If you require assistance with arranging taxi transfers, please get in touch with a member of our team
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