Best time to climb snowdon

Grade: The Llanberis Path is graded as a “hard mountain walk” but is the easiest route up to the summit of Snowdon, apart from the railway.

Suitability for Beginners: The route is long, and meandering and most people find it a hard walk, but it is a walk and there’s no scrambling or climbing involved.

Navigation: The path is easy to follow but care should be taken on the descent as the path forks into several different directions just off the summit.

Dangers: Extra care is required near the top due to steep drops just off the path.

Wind can be problematic at altitude on bad weather days.

How long does it take to walk up snowdon easy route

Heat exhaustion and dehydration are possible in the summer. This route can be treacherous in icy conditions.

Length: 4.5 miles (7.2km) each way.

Time (car to car): 5-8 hours (see how long other routes up Snowdon take).

Popularity: This is the busiest of the main routes up to Snowdon.

My Dislikes: This is a very touristy route and overly popular in the summer.

The views are not as great as on the other routes.