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Thanks for a lovely video. I’ve done it on the train but going to follow your lead and walk up. Glad you enjoyed it. Will plan to do it this month. Thanks again

@GeorgeSoan

7 күн бұрын

No worries! Awesome! Thanks for the comment, really appreciate it. Enjoy the walk!

Hi guys, great advice for a newbie like I am. Planning to walk up in August this year so thank you for the tips

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

That’s great to hear! No worries, happy hiking!! :)

I climbed Snowdon last Wednesday via this route, it was a wonderful experience and gave me a big confidence boost because I didn't know if I was fit enough to succeed. Hiking and mountain trekking are my favourite activities but it had been a while since summiting a proper mountain. I advise anyone to go for it😄👍

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

That's great to hear and well done! Thanks a lot for watching and leaving a comment to inspire others!

Dont know when this was filmed, but the visitor centre and toilets are now open at the summit. 😊

@GeorgeSoan

11 ай бұрын

Oh that’s amazing news! Thanks for letting me / others know :) By the way this was filmed in July

I am planning on climbing end of may. I’m not the fittest of people and know I may struggle but this video has helped me feel confident about climbing this!

@GeorgeSoan

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear the video helped! Enjoy the hike! :)

Going up there today, fantastic video guys. Thank you 😁

@GeorgeSoan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Fantastic! Hope you had a great hike!! :)

Great video! And good information. We're hoping to hike Snowdon in the next week or so! Looks like a great hike with great views, bring it on!

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! That's awesome, you'll have a great time - enjoy!!

Nice vlog and Good advice. I did this way twice in 1980s (in my 20s) . Been on Train 3 times since and been 2/3 up Miners path way about 10yrs ago. Also been 1/3 up twice so walked up AND DOWN 3.3 times LLM

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment, much appreciated!

Nice succinct informative vlog, but PIZZA after a long hike!

@GeorgeSoan

7 күн бұрын

Thank you! It’s a delicious treat after a long hike! 😂

Really enjoyed the video. I’m hoping to walk Snowdon soon 🙌🏻

@GeorgeSoan

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Awesome, it’s a really nice hike! Enjoy! 👍

I've done snowdon twice both on the same route u guys did , amazing video good editing 💗💝

@GeorgeSoan

7 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, really appreciate it :)

Really helpful vid! Thanks!

@GeorgeSoan

2 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks!

Nice video! I really love Snowdonia, last time I hiked by Miner's and Pyg route quite a bit challenge. But this time I`ll take this route make a bit easier.

@GeorgeSoan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Awesome, I would like to try a different route next time round too!

Good video and glad you enjoyed it, I'm a local mountain runner and just one tip about footwear, there are a lot of specialist mountain running shoes these days which are like approach shoes but tend to have better grip on a larger variety of terrain, whereas approach shoes tend to be designed more for just very rocky approaches, so comfort wise on dry summer days I always prefer a mountain running shoe, and they're a lot less likely to cause blisters for new hikers than big heavy boots.

@GeorgeSoan

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for the tip! Any brands / models I could take a look at for inspiration? Cheers

@markjones127

5 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeSoan VJ Sport are my favourite, their IRock shoes are incredible, but La Sportiva, Inov8 and Salomon are popular too.

@GeorgeSoan

5 ай бұрын

@@markjones127 awesome, thanks for that will check them out!

@michaeljones1445

Ай бұрын

We walked up it in School shoes, bet you shave your legs as well hey.

@markjones127

Ай бұрын

@@michaeljones1445 Why would I shave my legs? I specifically said I'm a mountain runner, it's cyclists who shave their legs, muppet.

I recon I must have summited Yr Wyddfa over 30 times this year... I lost count, it could be 40. I never summit later than 9am, especially on a weekend, I hate the crowds. I've seen three sunrises, hail, snow, rain, hurricane force winds and glorious sunshine from the top. I've gone up via the Llanberis path, Ranger, Watkin, Miners, Pyg, Rhydd Ddu, Big Dipper and Crib Goch. I know the mountain quite well.

@GeorgeSoan

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Well done!

I’ve done snowdon twice but not this path, thinking of doing it again in winter, so easier route might be best.

@GeorgeSoan

7 ай бұрын

That makes sense. From what I’ve heard the gradient isn’t as steep compared to the other routes so it may be the best option in winter! Happy hiking!

Thanks

@GeorgeSoan

9 ай бұрын

you're welcome, thanks for watching! stay tuned for more videos in the future :)

nice video! what camera did you use?

@GeorgeSoan

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! iPhone 13 Pro

I am planning on walking this path to summit, someone who wants to come is scared of heights! Is there any parts where the path is smaller/narrower than what you show in the video and therefore being closer the edge of the mountain?

@GeorgeSoan

6 ай бұрын

Awesome, hope you have a great hike! The most narrow section is towards the summit. However, it was very cloudy the day we went up so you couldn’t see too much which is good in a way (if someone is scared of heights) but you don’t get to see the whole view!

Thanks for the perfect explanation, any idea about Swallow Falls hike?

@GeorgeSoan

4 ай бұрын

You’re welcome! Sorry haven’t heard of this hike before!

@user-ir1oj1cq2l

4 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeSoan Hii I have heard there’s a place called Swallow Falls close to Bets-y-coed, isn’t it a hiking place?

@GeorgeSoan

4 ай бұрын

@@user-ir1oj1cq2l not sure, I’ve never heard of it but I’m not from the area

@vodkaphix

7 күн бұрын

*Swallow Falls is a water fall attraction just outside of Betws Y Coed ( Betus ur coid) in the direction of Pen Y Pass or CAERNARFON S1 on the bus route( at train station in Betws y Coed). It is not a hike route*

Great video 👏. Where is the best place to park? Many thanks

@GeorgeSoan

6 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙏 There is a car park at the base of the mountain, near where the train station is :) Enjoy your hike!

oh wow this one is beautiful. How much was the total cost?

@GeorgeSoan

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! Parking for the day cost £11 - the hike itself is free to do, so the other costs to consider would be transport, accomodation (if required) and food / drinks.

Hi nice video we are going to Wales in September and looking for accommodation. Which caravan site did you stay at and where is it in relation to the base of Snowden? Thanks in advance!!

@GeorgeSoan

2 ай бұрын

Hi there! Thank you, I really appreciate it. We booked it via booking.com but I can't seem to find which caravan park it was, sorry about that but from memory it was about 45 minutes to 1 hour from the car park (www.google.com/maps/place/Parking+For+Snowdon/@53.1167562,-4.1212135,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4865083a57c4434d:0xbb47ea0570424f89!8m2!3d53.1167562!4d-4.1190248!16s%2Fg%2F11csb2y6wz?entry=ttu) - Best to search on booking.com for the dates your looking for to see what is available :) Hope you have an awesome hike!!

@bobstermaher

2 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeSoan cheers pal

Hi . Is there a caravan site or a b and b Close by for the night ?

@GeorgeSoan

9 ай бұрын

Hello! We stayed here: www.booking.com/hotel/gb/dinas.en-gb.html

Pyg track path is also fairly easy.

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

Ok great, thanks for sharing. I might give that one a go next time!

Find a sign which says 'To Snowdon' Follow the path to the top. How hard can it be? I walked the 'Horseshoe' clockwise from YLiwedd finishing over Crib Goch. Fairly exposed but easy. Bill

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Bill!

How long did it take you?

@GeorgeSoan

4 ай бұрын

This one took us quite a few hours! 4 or 5 from memory. The AllTrails link will also give the average time :)

Any bits of water to swim in on way down?

@GeorgeSoan

20 күн бұрын

Not sure on that as it was pretty cold when we went! 😅

How long did it take? Thank you

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

I can’t remember exactly, but somewhere around the 4-6 hour mark! Happy hiking!

How long did it take you guys from start to finish?

@GeorgeSoan

11 ай бұрын

It took us 4 hours, 30 minutes (including breaks) :)

@faisalali1009

10 ай бұрын

Was that getting there and back?

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

@@faisalali1009 yes

@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order

10 ай бұрын

@@GeorgeSoan Wow!! For us it was 7 hours!!

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

@@The_New_Abnormal_World_Order it was quite cold at the top, so we didn’t stop for too long! 😅

Also have you got a link to where you stayed?

@GeorgeSoan

20 күн бұрын

www.booking.com/hotel/gb/dinas.en-gb.html

Is that path straightforward and safe to go solo?

@GeorgeSoan

8 ай бұрын

hi there! yes, I think it would be as it is a fairly straightforward up and down route. However, I would let someone know the time you are leaving / meant to arrive back and the exact route you're taking. A backup communication device is also handy if you're solo. I was once caught in a rainstorm, my phone died and I had no other form of communication. Now I carry a GPS device (Garmin In-Reach mini 2) which allows me to send SMS / signal for help when there isn't phone signal or if my phone dies for whatever reason. I'd also recommend plenty of water, food and a small first aid kit. A rain jacket and layers towards the top will be handy. Hope you have a great hike and stay safe!

Can you pay on your card at the car park?

@GeorgeSoan

8 ай бұрын

Yes, the machines accepted card when I was there. Always good to carry cash as a backup.

Wait… this was the easiest route😳 I did this route with a couple of friends couple weeks ago… was brilliant but didn’t think it was the easiest… if that’s the case what is the hardest route to do?

@GeorgeSoan

3 ай бұрын

Not sure what the hardest route is but from my research this was the easiest apparently! 😅

Can you get the train on the way back down

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

Yes I believe you can do that! Might be worth double checking online to see if you can book it

Crikey I didn't realise it was 14km = 8.7 miles we used to call it

@GeorgeSoan

10 ай бұрын

When I use to live in the UK I was use to miles, since living in Aus for almost 6 years I am now more use to kms!

by far the longest route up with a steep start so knackered before even get on the track. not a fan. rhy dhu the quickest and one of the easiest

@GeorgeSoan

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Llanberis was worse then miners was to my steep parts one after another

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

Oh really? That’s interesting to know! Thanks

Clean up after yourselves, the state of Snowdon is disgusting.

@GeorgeSoan

Ай бұрын

Agreed, leave no trace!

Great stuff. Were there many places to wild camp 🏕

@GeorgeSoan

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! Not sure on that one as I’ve never wild camped myself, sorry!

@vodkaphix

7 күн бұрын

*Snowdonia is an area within an AONB, so wild camping is not allowed or camper vans parking anywhere to camp overnight. There are many campsites to choose from. Garth Farm Campsite is in the valley between Betws Y Coed/ Capel Curig AND Pen Y Pass and is quite exposed to the elements, but popular and on the Caernarfon/Betws Y Coed S1 bus route. The bus takes about 20 minutes from Betws Y Coed OR 10 minutes from Pen Y Pass and is a request stop. The bus (single and double decker) takes CASH(change given) or credit/debit CARD on a tapNgo basis*