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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #15 on: May 28, 2010 »
How long are we planning on taking for this?
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #16 on: May 28, 2010 »
If we got a late boat on the friday hit the hill first light sat I'm sure we could get either a late crossing the same night or an the first boat outta dodge on the sunday morning.

some more info on times and such

Distance: 8 miles approx.

Time: between six and eight hours depending on speed and conditions. Crib Goch can get very crowded at weekends, especially in the summer when it may be worth avoiding...

Escape None from Crib Goch proper. From the broad, grassy saddle at Bwlch Coch you can, drop down on either side, the north is safer, but only in an emergency. Beyond this you can tuirn left at the standing stone where the Pyg and Miner's tracks hit the summit ridge and follow either back to Pen y Pas, though at this point you're past the hard bit anyway.

Route See map. Start from Pen y Pas (ruinously expensive £4.00 per day car park) or bus from Llanberis. Alternatively you could go into Cwm Glas and start up the North Ridge of Crib Goch, a straightforward Grade 1 scramble. From here follow the Pyg Track (upper path) till the Crib Goch path branches right at Bwlch Moch then follow the crest of the rough buttress till you reach the ridge proper - obvious and sharp. Route finding here is easy - follow the ridge and carry on till you reach the summit of Snowdon...


From here, drop down to the saddle between Snowdon Summit and Lliwedd before going up Lliwedd then dropping down following the distinct path down to Llynn Llydaw and then back to Pen y Pas.

Difficultness (sic.) The Crib Goch section is only a grade one scramble, but there are big drops and falling off could give you a head ache of terminal proportions. Not a nice place to be in strong winds and in winter conditions, with snow and ice around, it's a serious graded winter route. Technically the scrambling's easy, so it's your head that's being tested... In calm conditions, confident scramblers can simply stroll along the crest, but to be safe, it's usually more secure to use foot holds on the lefthand side and use the crest of the ridge as a handrail. Don't be tempted to try and skirt the Pinnacles to the left, the ground there is loose and dangerous. Ditto on the final pull up the buttress before Crib y Ddysgl.

Heightness Snowdon summit is at 3560 feet and route is mainly above 3000 feet so it will be much cooler up top than in the car park.

Useful Vocabulary 'Bugger it's steep', 'Ouch, me pancreas....', 'Follow the crest, follow the crest...', 'Phew...'

Read more: http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/outdoor-features/snowdon-horseshoe---best-scramble/1370.html#ixzz0pEy7YcaX


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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #17 on: May 28, 2010 »
Dunno 11 k doesn't seem long enough after that Nevis epic, now that my legs and mind have recovered um ready for more punishment.
And micky if there is a tourist path can we avoid at all costs?
I'm se thinking as gareth on shorter trip but think summit camp has to be done, what u guys think?
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #18 on: May 29, 2010 »
you'll not be able to get a summit camp there, its crowded beyond belief! think about 5 times smaller than nevis and 10x the people!
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #19 on: May 29, 2010 »
The Horseshoe is certainly a day trip - fell runners do it in 3 hours plus!  Camping on the summit - well, given there is a train station and a cafe attracting hoards of tourists, not my choice (but it is recommended if you are doing the Welsh 3000s)!

http://www.snowdonrailway.co.uk/

http://www.welsh3000s.co.uk/routes.html

Last time I was on top of Snowdon (few years ago) we estimated 500 plus people just around the summit itself, so you wont be able to get away from the crowds.

Depending on your plans/timings/finances I might be tempted to Easyjet to Liverpool and pick up a hire car (or minibus). Snowdon is about 1 1/2 hours from Liverpool - could well work out cheaper than ferry.  Then camp...or BandB...or youth hostel Friday night for an early start Saturday. Start early enough and you could get a flight back Saturday night, but for safety I'd go for Sunday morning.
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #20 on: July 02, 2010 »
come on guys are we gonna get some names together for this so we can get it booked.

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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #21 on: July 02, 2010 »
come on guys are we gonna get some names together for this so we can get it booked.

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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #22 on: July 02, 2010 »
come on guys are we gonna get some names together for this so we can get it booked.

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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2010 »
Was talking to a guy from the MRT a week or so ago - he quoted a figure of 700,000 people were on the top of Snowdon last year!  Yes...you read that correctly - 700,000!
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #24 on: July 15, 2010 »
Any more takers for this trip we need to get it booked!!!
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #25 on: July 16, 2010 »
27th-28th Aug
£368 for a car plus 4
£92 each

Sept 11th-12th
£336 for a car plus 4
£82 each

Any thoughts??
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #26 on: July 16, 2010 »
I'd be up for august stain. ;D
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #27 on: July 16, 2010 »
August suits me better just need to fill the car with bodies
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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #28 on: July 16, 2010 »
Hopefully, we can arrange this for a weekend to minimise needing to take annual leave from work.....

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Re: Snowdon Horseshoe !
« Reply #29 on: July 16, 2010 »
I took those prices for a friday and saturday.
Its a late boat on the friday so no one should need to take time off work.
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