Crib Goch & The Snowdon Horseshoe
Last chance for open dates 2025: Saturday 16th August (fully booked) Thursday 28th August (fully booked) Saturday 20th September (1 space left!) Saturday 27th September (fully booked) Sunday 12th October (fully booked) Please contact for private guiding days. The Snowdon Horseshoe or Pedol yr Wyddfa, must be the best mountain day of it's kind in Wales. The iconic knife-edged ridge of Crib Goch, walking off of Garnedd Ugain to the surprise of the walkers on the Llanberis path and the sheer scale of walking over the top of Lliwedd's mighty cliffs - it really doesn't get better. The route totals 14km with a total ascent of just over 1200 metres, this demanding day can take 7-8 hours. Meeting at Pen-y-Pass (parking/transport options communicated in advance), close to the village of Llanberis, we begin along the Snowdon 'trade route' that is the Pyg Track. We then branch off and scramble up to & along the exposed but stunning ridge of Crib Goch, definitely the highlight of the day. Crib Goch is followed by the ridge of Crib y Ddysgl and our second summit of the day, Garnedd Ugain. Easier walking terrain then takes us past the summit of Snowdon where a steep descent along part of the Watkin Path leads us to the rocky ridge-like mountain of Lliwedd before our final descent towards the Miner's Track & Pen-y-Pass. If this sounds like your ideal day and if you have some previous scrambling experience, a head for heights (essential for Crib Goch!) as well as plenty of logged days mountain walking then get yourself booked on or contact us if you'd like to discuss any aspects of the route. It really is a fantastic day and should be on everyone's wish list. Private bookings: If you would like to book a private guided day on 'The Snowdon Horseshoe' then please browse availability and book under Activities > Bespoke Private Guiding > Private Guiding: Discover Scrambling. Individual bookings: Spaces are £75 per person and are available to be booked right now, once you have booked on one of our open events your place is guaranteed.
