Moel Siabod The forecast today is for wind and rain and then clearing in the afternoon (so not much change there then!). I'm not going to wait to see it improve as when I did that on Sunday, I ended up with no walk. I also have to bear in mind last bus times. So … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 6
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Snowdonia 2011 – Day 5
Snowdon's south east ridge Today, I'm up, breakfasted and ready in time for the bus as I have a potentially long walk ahead of me - from Nantgwynant over Gallt y Wenallt, Y Lliwedd, Yr Wyddfa and Yr Aran. It doesn't start well with the bus driver dropping me off Âľ mile beyond where I … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 5
Snowdonia 2011 – Day 4
I'm in agony and can't sit down without wincing. I don't think I broke anything, but I must have one hell of a bruise. Unfortunately I can't see without a highly complex arrangement of mirrors. And the weather forecast isn't good. Rain and high winds for most of the day, with only a small chance … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 4
Snowdonia 2011 – Day 3
Cnicht Today I met up with sunnysky from the LFTO forum. We parked in Croesor and took the path up onto the ridgeline above the village. The summit of Cnicht stood out against the background of cloud enveloping the other mountains. We made good progress and despite a strengthening headwind very quickly we reached the … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 3
Snowdonia 2011 – Day 2
The Hebogs Despite being up just after 7, I still only made it to the bus stop right outside the hostel in time for 9:05. Minutes later I was in Beddgelert dropping off my big rucksack at the B&B. I strolled through the village and onto the bridleway alongside the Welsh Highland Railway, crossing the … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 2
Snowdonia 2011 – Day 1
Llanberis to YHA Snowdon Ranger I was greeted in Bangor by grey skies and a few spots of rain. The bus turned up late and took nearly an hour to wend its way to Llanberis. After a quick lunch, I headed up the road to the youth hostel, although I still hadn't chosen my route … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Day 1
Snowdonia 2011 – Planning
In a mad rush just before I disappeared to the North York Moors, I managed to make travel and accommodation arrangements for a week-long trip to Snowdonia taking place in early May. Now all I've got to do is work out what walks to do. After my recent 10 day Cumbria Way trek, I fancied … Continue reading Snowdonia 2011 – Planning
UK Three Peaks (2005): Snowdon
Sunday 17 July 14:00ish What a way to spend my wedding anniversary. Â Dave is thrashing the van down the M6 in a desperate battle to get to Llanberis and avoid being pulled out of the challenge. Â It feels strangely motivating. Â Dave also seems to take a proactive approach to sheep on the road and seems … Continue reading UK Three Peaks (2005): Snowdon