Your Guide To Climbing Snowdon

Which is the best route up Snowdon - and which one nearly broke me? 😅

In this high-altitude episode of Wingin’ It, Wisely, we’re swapping food for footpaths and heading up the tallest mountain in Wales: Yr Wyddfa, better known as Snowdon. Whether you’re planning your first hike or eyeing up the legendary knife-edge ridge of Crib Goch, this is your all-in-one audio guide to tackling the UK’s most beloved mountain, with no sugar-coating.

But I didn’t just read the trail maps …I walked them. I did the Watkin Path, the hardest and steepest hiking route to the summit (and the one that almost made me question my life choices). In this episode, I break down every official Snowdon route, explain what makes each one unique, where to start, how to plan, and the offline map mistake I made so you don’t have to.

Here’s what’s inside this adventure-packed episode:
✅ A route-by-route breakdown: Pyg Track, Miners’ Track, Llanberis Path, Rhyd Ddu, Snowdon Ranger, Watkin Path, and the infamous Crib Goch – the good, the scenic, the challenging, and the downright terrifying
✅ Parking tips for every trailhead – where to leave your car (and where not to), plus why you should think twice about turning up without a plan
✅ The lowdown on Sherpa buses – how to use the mountain’s public transport system to your advantage, especially if you’re doing different start and end points
✅ My honest take on the Watkin Path – why it’s absolutely stunning, physically brutal, and what you must know before attempting it
✅ The truth about Crib Goch – who should (and shouldn’t) take it on, what it’s really like to scramble across that narrow ridge
✅ The offline map fail – how my overconfidence nearly got me lost, and the one app I should have used

But this episode is not just logistics. It’s packed with personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a few reflective moments too. Because hiking Snowdon isn’t just about reaching the summit. It’s about knowing your limits, enjoying the journey, and understanding why so many people fall in love with this mountain.

Whether you're a seasoned hiker, a casual walker, or just mountain-curious, this episode will help you:
✔️ Choose the right route for your ability and comfort level
✔️ Avoid the rookie mistakes I made
✔️ Feel prepared, inspired, and ready to take on Wales’ most iconic peak

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Wingin’ It, Wisely here.

👉 Planning your own Snowdon adventure? Tag me in your summit photos or send me a message with your route questions – I love hearing your hiking stories.

And this week’s challenge? Plan a walk that stretches your comfort zone, just a little. Whether it’s a local hill or your first mountain hike, get outside, breathe it in, and see what you’re capable of. 🥾⛰️