To the top of Snowdon. Which route suits you?

Hafod Eryri Hafod Eryri, the new building on the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) is opening this spring, however, the date is dependent on the weather.  The formal opening will be on the 12^th June although the building will be in use before then. Trains are expected to reach the Summit from 2^nd May onwards.  The new visitor centre is a unique designed structure built of granite with large views from the "window on the world" wall of glass which makes up the front of the centre.  It acts as a terminus for the Snowdon Mountain Railway providing refreshment facilities, toilets and interpretation of the mountain, its history and ways to enjoy it.  Much of the interpretation is built into the structure.Lines of poetry from the former National Poet of Wales, Gwyn Thomas, are also built into the building which will at last provide a suitable structure as the highest building in Wales and England.

For more details of go to Hafod Eryri 

There are many ways to get to the top of Snowdon some easier than others.

Without doubt the easiest way is to take the train.  Visitors to Snowdonia have taken advantage of this less tiring option since 1896.

To see a short video of a train ascent Snowdonia Mountain Railway Video

For those wishing to burn off a few calories and test themselves there are a variety of routes ranging from the sedate Llanberis Path to the very challenging Crib Goch.

Here are a few videos recording peoples Snowdon experience.

Chris Moyles climbs Snowdon in preparation for the Comic Relief climb of Kilimanjaro

Summit View Video

Routes

To see details of the various routes go to Routes to the summit of Snowdon