Well we did it... 13.4 miles in 9hrs27 mins
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Camped at http://www.gwynant.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; as recommended by Heebee_GB. Great base for climbing Snowdon, also a great place to take the family camping.
We walked from the campsite to the Carpark/Cafe on the Pen-y-pass (the PYG Track) which took ages, then joined the main route out to the right of the carpark.
Then we decided to take the route over Crib Goch, which was a bit of a nailbiter, not for the faint hearted. It's a grade 1 scramble which I didn't know until it was too late. My mrs had a near meltdown and asked me 3 times if I could call for mountain rescue :shock: . Luckily 2 women were 10mins behind us, so when they caught up with us she started to feel better.
Managed a short video to catch the fear in her sole before feeling guilty of filming.
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The ridge we crossed is in the background, sorry for putting you through that love :?
This is a video of some dudes (not us) doing Crib Goch
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After eventually getting to the summit we spent 20 mins up there, the weather was brill and the views were awesome (bit windy though).
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Us on the summit and Keg looking happier :msn4:
On the way back we took the Watkin Pass which has some stunning views, beautiful waterfalls and lakes. That's Snowdon on the left, if you look carefully you can see really small people still going up the trail.
Back at the campsite we showered and popped the cork on a bottle of bubbly. Happy Anniversary, Love you
We left mid morning and couldn't resist a couple of arty shots. The lake in the background is the Lake on the Campsite.
All's well that end's well, the bus ran faultlessly. Roll on next weekend, Dubs at the Castle
arty0023: and the homebrew will be ready :beerchug:
Nik
ps just learn this youtube enbedding thing, aint it cool?