Snowdon Routes
There are six main Snowdon routes. Here they are listed from easiest to hardest.
Distance: 8.9 miles (14.4km)
Climb: 950m
Average Time: 6h 22m
Crowds: 10/10 (Very busy)
Fear factor: 1/10 (Not scary)
Difficulty: Moderate
+ Easiest footpath
Distance: 7.3 miles (11.8km)
Climb: 890m
Average Time: 6h 42m
Crowds: 2/10
Fear factor: 6/10
Difficulty: Slightly Challenging
+ Ridgeline (spectacular views)
Distance: 7.6 miles (12.3km)
Climb: 940m
Average Time: 6h 48m
Crowds: 3/10
Fear factor: 1/10
Difficulty: Moderate
+ Spectacular views
+ Good path
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.3km)
Climb: 1020m
Average Time: 7h 52m
Crowds: 3/10
Fear factor: 7/10
Difficulty: Challenging
+ Ancient woodlands
+ Snowdon waterfalls
Distance: 7.4 miles (11.9km)
Climb 750m
Average Time: 5h 49m
Crowds: 8/10
Fear factor: 3/10
Difficulty: Slightly Challenging
+ Shortest route
+ Lakes
Distance: 8.3 miles (13.3km)
Climb: 1020m
Average Time: 6h 55m
Crowds: 1/10
Fear factor: 8/10
Difficulty: Challenging +
+ Ancient woodlands & waterfalls
+ Ridgeline (spectacular views)