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The Snowdonia National Park boasts vast areas of natural beauty and unique scenery. It is also known as ‘Eryri’, a Welsh name that can be translated as ‘the place of the eagles’. Covering 838 square miles, it is the largest and oldest national park in Wales. There are nine mountain ranges here and they cover over half of the national park’s surface.
Departing from London early on Saturday morning, we'll head to Snowdon – the tallest mountain in England and Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level. Arriving in the afternoon, we'll start our climb to the top, via the South Ridge Path. Some people say that it is the most adventurous route up Snowdon, as it opens up the most striking mountain scenery, away from the crowds, and rewards walkers with over two kilometres of a thrilling rocky ridgeline. The path sticks close to the crest, and although a little exposed, it is safe. We'll enjoy exceptional views and take many great photos of the beautiful glacial lakes and the surrounding peaks of the Snowdon Massif mountain range. After reaching the summit, we'll take a well-deserved rest. The descent is via a different route, the Rhyd Ddu Path. After the hike, we'll drive to our hotel, where we'll enjoy a delicious dinner.
Sunday will be much more relaxing. We'll visit the hidden gem – the Aber Valley on the north coast, with its spectacular cascade of waterfalls. The Aber Falls tumble down 40 metres from the Carneddau mountain range, and have earned the title of the most ‘Instagrammable’ 📸 waterfall in the UK. We'll follow the North Wales Path along the scenic hillsides and enjoy superb views of the coastline and Lafan Sands. After the hike, we'll stop for lunch in the medieval town of Conwy – a great opportunity to see the Smallest House in Great Britain, just 1.8 metres wide and 2.8 metres tall! 🏠
ITINERARY
Saturday:
06:45 meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station); 07:00 sharp departure; 13:30-18:30 hike to Snowdon via the South Ridge and Rhyd Ddu paths (difficulty: Difficult, distance: 12km, ascent: 910m); 19:30 check-in at Premier Inn Holyhead Hotel, dinner and free time;
Sunday:
07:00 breakfast; 08:00 departure; 09:00-13:00 hike to the Aber Falls (difficulty: Easy, distance: 11km, ascent: 320m); 13:00 departure; 13:30-15:00 lunch in Conwy, free time to visit its picturesque quay, the Smallest House in Great Britain and Conwy Town Walls; 15:00 departure; 19:00 stop at services for dinner; 21:00 London, Hammersmith.
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
LUGGAGE
You can bring two small bags with you: one cabin size personal item bag (up to 10kg) and one smaller hiking backpack to fit under the seat. During the hike, you can leave your luggage in the minibus.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Snowdonia):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514
We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event.
THE PRICE OF £238 INCLUDES
• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional CPC/PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced Mountain Leader
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• One night's accommodation at a hotel in shared twin rooms (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender)
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM our admin (one of the hosts of the event) via Meetup, or leave a comment on the event page. If you have any difficulties locating the starting point, please call Anna on 07596844467. Please DO NOT contact our hike leaders during the week.
WHAT TO BRING
• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
• Gloves/hat/cap
• Water bottle (min 1L)
• Nuts and energy snacks to last you during the trip
• Walking poles (optional)
• Gaiters (optional)
• Second pair of comfortable (non-hiking) shoes for minibus journeys
• Comfortable clothes to change after the hike
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Novotel London West, NOVOTEL London West, Chalkhill Road, London, W6 8, United Kingdom,London, United Kingdom
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