Snowdon ascent Pyg

We parked at the Pen-y-Pass car park and, following a bit of research, chose the Pyg Track up Mount Snowdon.

It was, in turns, walky, steppy, and a little climby and always rocky. It was a glorious, sunny day and we were all hot and sticky. Coen had taken up the challenge of filling a bag with little along the way, so we kept an eye out for loot but there wasn't much.

Parts of the route required us to clamber with hands and feet, and we often each chose a way through the rocky sections that was all our own. There were lots of other climbers but it wasn't busy enough to be annoying.

Fabulous views of two lakes and the steep rocky mountain silhouettes kept us going. We joined the Miner's Track around half way up and then, after more climbing, we met the Snowdon Mountain Railway track! It took us just under four hours to reach the summit, where we joined the queue to have a photo at the trig point!

At the very top there was a large, modern, indoor café with gift shop and even a post box!Read more