How hard is the Pyg track Snowdon?

The Pyg track is both the shortest walking route up Snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. 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 and reasonably straightforward to follow.

What is the hardest track up Snowdon?

Crib Goch is firmly on the top – no doubt about it. As it’s an exposed grade 1 scramble, it’s by far tougher than all the other main routes up Snowdon. The NE ridge up Crib Goch is the toughest approach, with the usual PYG track approach being next.

Which route up Snowdon has the best views?

Miners Track
Pyg Track – the Snowdon path with the least elevation gain. Miners Track – the best Snowdon route for views.

Is Pyg Track difficult?

This is the most rugged and challenging of the six paths up Snowdon, which leads along the foothills of Crib Goch. The route up Crib Goch and along the ridge is extremely dangerous and should not be attempted by novice walkers.

Is Snowdon harder than Ben Nevis?

​Snowdon is 1085m high compared to Ben Nevis at 1345m high. Most people who take on the walk up Ben Nevis do make it to the top and back down. It is only one day, so some people are happy to try harder than they ever have done before, knowing that they can take a day or two of rest afterwards.

Which Snowdon path is the easiest?

Llanberis Path
Llanberis Path is the easiest and longest of the six main paths to the summit of Snowdon. Originally, tourists were carried up this path on ponies and mules, and to this day it continues to be a pony path.

What is the best time of year to climb Snowdon?

April to October are the best months to climb Snowdon. The snow can linger until late April (sometimes May) so keep an eye on the conditions. May to September are the busy months. The weather starts to turn in October and there is less light.

How did the Pyg Track get its name?

7 miles (11Km) 2372ft (723m) 6-7 hours Hard Mountain Walk Nobody knows for sure why this path is called the Pyg Track. It’s possible that it was named after the pass it leads through, Bwlch y…

When does the Pyg Track join the Miners Track?

The next phase of the climb is relatively easy as the track climbs gradually to the point when the Pyg Track and the Miners’ Track join. You will know when you have reached this point as you will again see a Pyg Track pillar. As you commence this phase of the climb you will see Llyn Llydaw lake to your left.

How long is the drive from London to Snowdonia?

Getting to Snowdon is certainly not a problem for those who happen to live in the large population centres of northern England such as Liverpool and Manchester. In fact, Snowdon is even within a 4.5 hour drive from London. Find out how to get to Snowdonia by a variety of transport methods.

When did the walker fall at the Pyg Track?

One walker died after falling a ‘significant’ distance at the Pyg Track on September 9, and another hiker plunged two days later, on September 11, after collapsing near the Bwlch Main peak.