Never Solo Hiking Snowdon Again (on a weekend) || Miners path up / PYG Path Down

we show the miners path or known as the miners track up Mount snowdon and we came down the pyg path from snowdon so it shows you what to expect when your thinking about taking the hike up the highest mountain in Wales.
we share tricks and tips to climbing Mount snowdon.
where to park to climb Mount snowdon when your climbing from pen y pass
and a few other tips like if you can avoid Saturdays.... please do hahaha

[@anthonyoldfield7512]

I have walked up Snowdon many times but never walked the Miner's Path; after watching your video I will do it next time. Also, your excitement and enthusiasm for this landscape is infectious and will surely inspire many people to attempt this trek. Thanks for a great video!

[@jameseastwood4984]

Watkins is more challenging, then down by the Blwch Main path and rejoin at the waterfalls.

[@kerry1383]

“Ya see that red hut?” Points to green hut. Lol.

[@LilBlighter]

Mate, we have a very similar outlook on life. Trying new experiences and getting out and about to do and see as much as I can on the smallest of budgets. I've been climbing a few mountains over last couple of years with my dog (Merlin the Cockapoo🧙‍♂️ 💩). We did Snowdon twice, the first time intending to go up the Pyg and down the Miner's and it was absolutely fantastic. We spent hours up there, then the weather drew in so we had to walk down the Llanberis Path, then all the way back up to the Pen Y Pas Car Park! Undeterred and determined to do what we intended, we went back the following week and did it all again, up the Pyg and this time, down the Miner's (Yay!), so we achieved our goal! We've done Cadair Idris and our local hills in Shropshire, now planning our next adventure up Ben Nevis, hopefully in a few weeks (Aug 22). Having got lost up Cadair Idris in the thickest fog ever (bearly see 10 feet) nobody else around and no mobile signal, then having to resort to map and compass (I'm not kidding, thank goodness for being in the Cubs!), the one thing I vowed to get was a GPS. Got one now and it literally keeps me within a couple of feet of the planned path. Would highly, highly recommend. Thanks for you videos - new Subsciber.

[@scoundrel1975]

Legend Such a wonderful watch I thoroughly enjoyed the video I climbed Mount Snowdon a few days ago which happened to be August Bank Holiday but thankfully we set off very early in the morning. We took the South Ridge up and the Watkin Path down, I highly recommend that to you if you're planning on going up for a 3rd time you are definitely capable of those routes if you're feeling it. Thanks for the video and well done it was awesome, stay safe in your adventures my friend

[@belindamoles9192]

Them paths are killers and you can hardly move the next day but the views and the feeling of satisfaction you get after you've done it is well worth it. Yes definitely always let somebody know when your going up there and always go prepared for all weather's because the weather can change in a heartbeat whilst your up there. Well done you. When you do the cafe at the top one they used to give certificates, I don't know if they do now x awesome snowdonia is but can also be very unrelenting, always loved it. Those streams gush very rapidly and powerfully when it's been raining or the snow is melting. X brilliant video Richard x

[@user-om2fg7yh6s]

I climbed Snowdon this past Wednesday - took the Miners path up and Pyg down. I got lucky for two reasons - the weather held up which meant it was very clear at the top and secondly when I actually reached the summit there was literally nobody else on it with me, not even on the steps waiting to reach it - so it was pretty cool just to have a moment on the summit alone to take it all in. This was at around 11.20am but after I got down a ton of people arrived, not as much as in this video but still quite a few.

[@hamwhacker]

Looking forward to going up the same route as you showed with my wife. Thanks for the inspiration! Here we go! Jezuz there are a lot of people!!! Your banter is great and love the timelapses. Quality!

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

I've recently taken my partner up the miners and down the llanberris path . She loved it

[@mattwoodford1820]

I reckon the PYG track is a nicer way up as it breaks the climb up whereas miners is pretty much flat to the summit. If you take the PYG up, there is an option to take Crib Goch, usually much quieter than PYG and Miners but it is a grade 1 scramble that is quite exposed with an early point of no return. Bouldering skills would be recommended. PYG is much easier than Crib Goch which requires dry weather and little to no wind. There's no safe way off other than completing the trail but the view from the knife edge is astonishing and the sense of achievement when you reach the summit of Crib Y Ddysgl is something else!! If you get to Snowdon with plenty in reserve, following the Watkins path along the ridge then continue straight to Y Lliwedd where Watkins drops into the valley. Y Lliweth then comes down "the deadly path" which, in the dry, is a quite manageable descent with a short rock slab section that requires extra care. Or just use Miners to get down as an easier way. Things to bare in mind. Snowdon is the half way point. Going down is as much hard work as coming up. Picking up litter (especially when it's not yours) is very much appreciated. The mountains will outlive you so there's always an opportunity to come back another day

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

The full horseshoe is an amazing hike. Absolutely killer once your down off y llywedd. This video was over a year ago. I've been up 12 times upto now.

[@paulbooth77]

29:04 You didn't really mean it when you said 4x 2 litres of water did you? For Snowdon, I'd definitely say you need a minimum of 2 litres, probably 3, but 8 litres is a massive weight and you wouldn't drink that much unless camping too. The Sawyer water filters you mentioned are superb - one of those and possibly purification tablets also to be on the safe side are a good idea. Weigh next to nothing and you can replenish your hydration mid walk (just be aware the tablets need a minimum of an hour to kill the bacteria in wild water). Great video anyway and glad you enjoyed the 2 paths :)

[@davidalexander287]

Great video and reinforces the need to leave some details with someone is great advice. One suggestion. I will be hiking in Scotland and will rely on an inReach due to a lack of signal . I give my daughter route details and possible alternates, which are also planned.

[@vetworker]

It’s a great hike. I’m climbing with my cousin who has never made it to the summit. This will be my 4th time up Snowdon. Great video 👍👍👍

[@Craftypumpkin1]

Great video, You did so good to walk that rocky pass, I love the way you think too, you have such a good out look on life, Loving your channel, you got me hooked 👍

[@markjones127]

The deadly route is Y Lliwedd, it's actually not too bad, it's a much easier version of Crib Goch with a tiny amount of very easy scrambling, on busy days I just stick to the quieter mountains which there are plenty of. I'm also a wild camper and live in Conwy, the Carneddau is my favourite area for wild camping as there's so much high ground, you're spoilt for choice really, loads of well off the beaten track secluded little spots to choose from, water filters are great and save carrying loads of water, I have a Sawyer one which has an adaptor so I can refill my hydration bladder while it's still in my pack by pouring the water down the tube, it's a very handy system.

[@neelim708]

Went there yesterday (feb15) . The top was covered with snow and dangerous to say the least. I would suggest to go prepared for the ever changing weather and good appropriate shoes is a must. End of the day it was well worth.

[@larky6201]

that sheep impression is 10/10

[@vigneshkudva3297]

It's a nice video, thank you. We went up via miners path uphill. While returning, we lost our way and had to return via the difficult pyg path.

[@londondiary4361]

Amazing video brother. I really enjoyed it. Giving more tips more important for me as beginner looking for a hike first time 🤗

[@TITCHY]

i summit-ed for the first time on the 16th october 2022!!!! i also solo hiked it AND OH BOY the family was very worried but i did it for the exact reasons you stated at 25:52!!!!! cant wait to go again next week!

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

It's an addictive summit isn't she. I'm on 15 times now. Winter sunrise is a must. It's breathtaking

[@ANDY-pl4wi]

great video and really enjoyed it showing the different paths on snowden and views , ive never been up snowden and hoping to do it next year as ive just got back into hiking and really enjoy it even as im in my fiftys , also liked the fact you included the bus and different parking places thanks.

[@AWalkInTheWild1]

im also in love with the Welsh landscape, gonna be hiking this path in few weeks, Wales is my home, actually born and bred in Southampton but Welsh mountains is where i feel at home, mate seriously that sheep impression was better than what the sheep themselves do

[@davidrose1847]

Great Vlog. I walked from Llanberis to Summit twice in 1980s, and twice on Mountain Train, then 2/3 way on this vid, yes it gets daunting from 11 mins on vid. Also walked about 1/3 way this way and Llanberis way so 3.3 tomes in total. And 2/3 up twice again on Train some points are Very Scary to look down, what we used to call the Willys. 60 now think i could Only do it now if had ALL day in Llanberis or Pen y pass

[@peterlewis3540]

By far the easiest route up the mountain, is the Rangers path, from near Bettws Garmon, on the Rhyd ddu side of the mountain. It starts just adjacent to the Snowdon Rangers Youth Hostel, and is all on a very good surface, a little bit loose in places, but within reason, you could walk it with your hands in your pocket. No sheer drops, terribly loose scree or rocks that can give way under your feet, like on the Miners and PYG track, just a very easy to navigate path. Its also the oldest path up the mountain. Its only real drawback, is that its very very exposed throughout its entire length, your at the mercy of the weather if its poor, otherwise, its the safest route up the mountain.

[@peterbrazendale5794]

Early morning 7am start up the Watkin path, really quiet even on a Saturday and great view 👍

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Let me blow your mind. Start on Watkins to above the waterfalls then onto the cambrian way over to the rydd duu

[@Krishnalondon12345]

Excellent. I'm going solo next month. Llambaris up n pyg down. Tips were useful

[@dcha9788]

true. but there are many places to visit and hike other than the summit, and harder treks too. we don't always have to go to the summit to see!

[@sarahmay9960]

Great video with regards to the camping equipment i always buy top end stuff from cotswold very good tents and sleeping bags etc

[@oMrExposedo]

Great video very entertaining and informative - Subscribed 👍 Doing miners path solo tomorrow. Wish me luck!

[@Simon.S.82]

How was it?

[@oMrExposedo]

@@Simon.S.82 It went great! I've been working on fitness the past 3 moths and it really paid off! Managed to complete the path in only 3hours 20minutes.. even stopped in the lake for a quick swim on the way back 🙂

[@flatmoon6359]

Did it 2 weeks ago,started at 7 am,very quiet,by 8 am started getting busy.By coming down time it was so busy that it spoilt it for me.If I do it again,I'll start at 4am.

[@jameseastwood4984]

Great to see so many people being active.

[@Swipes83]

I did Snowdon via the watkin path going up, this was August 2018, hardly saw a soul, then we saw the crowds at the summit, obviously they'd come up the other routes, but it was mental, people with dogs and small kids, one i saw in plastic see through sandles and rain Mack, the same for Ben Nevis, unbelievable lol, we are back at Snowdon today for a winter walk up, hoping for a quieter experience

[@dianerogers8805]

Have done this one, to be honest I did struggle a bit on the bit going up to join the Pyg track, put it down to my age, but managed it with help from hubby,. Also done Llanberis 3 times, Pyg and Watkin twice.

[@davidnyeste7282]

This is a great video mate, I love your excitement and enthusiasm it makes for great viewing (just subscribed to see more of it). It's great to see someone realising his mistakes and learning from them. For hiking equipment and camping equipment Go Outdoors is a good place to start. Sleeping bag wise a 3 season should be all you need to see you through most of the countries weather conditions.

[@moedem]

Get toe separators and wide toe box walking boots or trail runners ,also get a size bigger and some decent walking socks for good comfort

[@firstnamed1501]

In my opinion, the best route is Pyg Track up and Miners Route down. Amazing mountain, well done for filming it 👏🏻 👍🏻

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Find them to busy. I like rangers up and rydd duu down.

[@firstnamed1501]

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES yesterday wasn’t busy with about 20m visibility 😂. I’ll try those next time. Thanks

[@tommyclements4723]

Crib Goch up pyg down

[@paulmcnamara6325]

Wow!! What a lot of people? When me my mate did snodin you would hardly sea anyone?? An we been up loads times!😊 loved it,🎉

[@RedRamble.]

I parked in that carpark also. Zero reception when your trying to pay for parking but get halfway up and you get warp speed internet :)

[@Krishnalondon12345]

Oh do the Watkins path as there is a beautiful waterfall with small natural pool..Watkins pools

[@stevecoombs8409]

Sadly bud ,any weekend with decent weather it's gonna be like the M25 on a Friday evening or Tesco's on a Sat !!! You could of gone up Crib Goch ,slightly quieter ,or try it in summer and go up to see the sunrise .I prefer Cader Idris not far away ......if your on your tod my advice ,on any route don't rely on a phone signal ,I always take a OS map and a compass ,weather changes quickly .Enjoyed the vid thankyou ......😊

[@jimbojimbo6873]

I actually forgot how many times I sat there and thought “F me I could actually fall off tjis”

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

It's such a thrill though

[@cameirusisu1024]

yeah, I never do snowdon in the summer or at the weekend if its nice. Its a great place for a hill run(I like the watkin path and y Lliwedd as opposed to the main paths), or going up watkin and down the pyg/miners and then round the bottom back to the base of the watkin.

[@RedRamble.]

Banging sheep impression! 🐑

[@MrMichaelYD]

The one below who said that the summit is just half the climb was absolutely right. I was there yesterday. Due to parking and not wanting to lose time on buses I took the Llanberis path up in one go (1h40min like easy rambling) then Pyg track down (2hrs though I jogged the first bit down to the Miner's track fork). I use hiking poles btw. 52 YO. Also to put things in perspective, if you're used to the alps then this landscape is hardly breathtaking/spectacular.

[@tommyclements4723]

Shut up man its beautiful no matter where you have been. tit

[@elliekat73]

Other People Want To Do The Same Thing As Me!Shock!

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video beautiful country Richard

[@Henrz999]

How nice of them to ask if you’d like a picture taken… “No I’m okay” *thank you* ?

[@Nick-66]

People have to criticise something nowadays. Great video. Thanks

[@maggi666]

Watch Paul Messners channel for every bit of advice you need for wild camping. Enjoying your video and i'll subscribe. At 70 and 72, we've done the Llanberis path and set off 3 days later on the miner's track at the end of July but, the weather turned nasty when we reached the heart shaped lake. Altho we had 4 layers on, it wasn't enough to go further because we felt cold, even tho we had a deluge jacket on top of the other 3 layers so we had a buttie, a drink and turned back but, it's a pretty tough hike even to there!

[@athertg]

At the bottom of that pipe is a, now unused, hydro power station,

[@NORTHERNEXOTICS]

Love this

[@robertallan3839]

You liking your own videos buddy 😜 love both channels 👍

[@davidnewman5807]

I was there last weekend, one of the most beautiful places anywhere. I did the Watkins Path, beautiful.

[@itsLizJaramillo]

That's such a beautiful mountain range

[@glynhayes5930]

Ngl that many people would ruin it for me. The reason I love hiking is to get some alone time and clear my head and chill. Made me grumpy just watching lol

[@NeilUpfold]

I'll be doing Suilven with any luck in the next couple of weeks. Because the walk in is around two hours, we'll have it mostly to ourselves. The only drawback is that it's in the far northwest of Scotland and a long way from any major roads.

[@terran3an1981]

Like the look of the 'Deadly' path at 25:15. Might have to give that a go!

[@shirleyc285]

Great vid ,you showed the paths in detail unlike other vids. I think we will walk the miners path just to the second lake and walk back the same way, we're not very fit to do the pyg path. Is the pen y pas car park free? How much was bus to pen y pass?

[@RichardMathews-gv7lb]

So a word on pronunciation. Y (‘the’ in Welsh) is pronounced ‘uh’. LL in Llanberis is a bit more tricky but ‘Chl’ with some added spit is pretty close. And the ‘scary’ mountain is Y Lliwedd. The ‘dd’ is a single letter pronounced ‘th’ so ‘Uh Chluweth’. It means the ‘colourless peak’

[@composedlight6850]

It looks terrable -- another place distroyed by to many people. The last time i used that path was in the early 1980s . In the late 70s used to run up that way and meet no one on the way up.

[@Focandyface]

cool dude

[@peteryoungpeteryoung965]

Nice vid mate, you seem suprised that there are people, even Mt Everest has a huge queue for the summit, aparantly there are 500 people at base camp as we speak.

[@XxxXxx-fo1zi]

i did not get this also, how can u be suprised?????? people love nature, l bet if this guy goes to the beach in summer, he will be dissapointed because people spoiling his beach, can not sub selfish guy

[@AuroraReese.89]

​@@XxxXxx-fo1ziselfish? Not liking being around a lot of people isn't selfish. Get a grip

[@dcha9788]

the pipeline draws water from the lake and into a hydroelectric plant that generates electricity.

[@discoveranglesey9116]

Great video and good advice, well done!

[@paulmcnamara6325]

Is that a small orb? Come from back seat! To front pass guys face?? There were 2 !😮

[@larky6201]

a beer at the summit, yes!

[@Simon.S.82]

Thanks for this video buddy appreciate it

[@dianafletcher793]

Congrats on making it up there tho I don’t think I could of done it but enjoyed watching you do it

[@michelehallwood9257]

Luks amazing xx

[@jellyb1945]

I love this - can I ask a question and I genuinely mean no offence because I really want to be able to walk long distances and mountain walking - is there training that you do to help build your stamina up or is a case of go out and just go as far as you can? ❤️❤️ loving the content. I’m slowly making my way through all your videos xx

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

My first walk up there I went on alot of long walks. Up and down the llanberris path is 26000 steps. I tried to build my stamina walking loads. Local hills then I smashed it. My first time took me 7 hours up and down. Now 11 summits later on snowdon I can rush it in 4 and a half hours

[@jellyb1945]

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES that’s great - lol I’m not far from Gt Yarmouth well a little way in Harwich Essex so as you know it’s quite flat here but I’d love to do something like the Peddars Way. I just need to build up my walking stamina so I can do longer than a couple of hours. I’ll just keep at it, if nothing else I’m enjoying the practising. Keep up the good work. I’m loving the videos ❤️❤️❤️

[@daveybd7]

Sounds daft, but go up stairs 2 at a time

[@composedlight6850]

Miners path --- looks like a motorway. Back in the 60s and 70s that path was hard to follow as could not be seen in places. In winter and spring i could walk up and meet no one -- on a busy day perhaps handful of people at the top who had walked up the main path. You do realise its only a 720 m gain in elivation; people run up for raining or did in the 1970s

[@davidrose1847]

Have to be 15 or 16 then LLM

[@theheightoflife]

I always try to avoid the Miners path and Pyg path lol and Snowdon is an absolute joke anyway. Havent done the Summit for about 15 or 16 years cus of how its gone. Might do it a different way again soon but i'll see. Wouldn't bother with thre Sawyer Mini mate had one for about 7 years, used the Katadyn BeFree the last couple of years MUCH better and fast flow rate 👍🏻 Good man for getting out and keep enjoying the great outdoors ATB... Chris ✌🏼⛰🏕💚

[@XxxXxx-fo1zi]

absolute joke is your comment

[@ysonline]

The "enolia"? In the epic music seems cringe 🤣 but the videos you make are informative and well made. Thanks for the effort.

[@Cherb123456]

Thank you!

[@oooONE_EYEooo]

I use a lanshan 2 with a 4 season inner, paid £150 for mine but you can get them cheaper online

[@gailfawcett5555]

Well done 👍

[@PamSowden]

Fantastic absolutely loved this blog .. maybe Contact the solo summiteer he is on you tube about camping equipment

[@rippawallet]

Can't find anything online about what you said about the sheep being genetically modified, unless that was just a joke I took too seriously loool

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Maybe it's off Google because it's area 51 knowledge

[@theDaveBaxter]

Which path would you recommend? Tried llanberis path last year but didn’t make it. Got to the steps not too far after the cafe and couldn’t go any further.

[@bmurai1014]

Keep trying Llanberis or catch the train up to the summit. Other paths are more difficult. I've done Llanberis, Miner's and Pyg twice in 2weeks, loved it.

[@tonyjones9442]

What was the filming in public text about. Did someone have a go at you? I'm up there every week it's always annoyingly busy. This was good video.

[@tommyclements4723]

Do crib next its amazing

[@davidrose1847]

Ps its just as hard coming down its like having your brakes on!

[@bfyrth]

You do realise YOU re one of these crowd, it amazes me how people cannot self inspect

[@LlywelynapGruffydd]

All those English people, none spend a penny in Wales, there should be a charge to climb Snowdon

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Have you seen how much parking costs? That is the fee to walk up "Yr wydfa" aka snowdon

[@chuckysith]

To busy no thanks at a weekend good luck

[@divadllewdlac7344]

After seeing the video on BBC about the thousands going up Snowden and leaving waste behind, and the parking issues, its about time the Welsh made booths on each of the starting points and charge £10.00 per person and the funds could go to making the Mountain safer for climbers and for repairs

[@JoshuaJohnson-qr6vs]

I’m all for the checkpoints and charging money that could go towards mountain rescue. Not too keen on the idea of making the routes safer, that would diminish some of the countries best climbing, especially crib goch and the upper horseshoe.

[@MountainManJohnFilms]

Mountains are mountains. Should be free and as dangerous as they are. If you want safe, go to a soft play area 🤣

[@jakeallen7905]

I have always done it the other way round pyg up and miners down I think that’s the best way

[@sambenson6359]

What is a good path after doing llanberis I would like a challenge as llanberis was easy ?

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Watkins is really nice and challenging. Starts at sea level and accends the full 1085m. Passes amazing waterfalls . A nice ridge that isn't exposed with a steep scree like incline near the summit. Nicest path that is tough

[@janewhapples9214]

feel close to god on the mountains

[@suzew609]

Bit worried about whether this 45 year old ginger can make it … fingers crossed 😉.

[@sootyspark7281]

Did you?

[@johnathan7296]

The wife and I done it at 50 and 59 years old lol

[@richardlawrencesmith]

How long will it be before there is a bus service to the top... too touristy, too much undesirable humanity, too many people climbing not properly equipped... close Snowdon to save it!

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Save snowdon for what?

[@richardlawrencesmith]

@@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES So arrogant buggers like me can have it to ourselves, to save it from destruction, save it for the natural look to come back instead of all that worn and polished rock and save if from all that undesirable humanity. Last time I was up there, the old café was there (the highest slum in the UK as Prince Charles described it once), all the times I went up there, I never went in it as the track was always blocked with snow so the train could not get up there for the staff to open it. Dad said "I have not missed much". Dad and I camped by Llyn Llydaw (the Middle lake (I was 12)) Easter 1976, the track was blocked that year too with snow even though 76 was a drought year.

[@tonyjones9442]

@@richardlawrencesmith I can go one further. Close snowdonia to non lock. Full stop. Bit extreme and I'm joking but making reference to your absurd comment.

[@iammrdye]

Get yourself a helm 1 compact

[@iammrdye]

34 isn’t old 😂🤣

[@Azena63]

Old at 34 ?? I don't think so ! I am 65 and did this walk two weeks ago with relative ease, plan to do the Y Gribin ridge next time. A couple of tips : For the feet wear girls (yes, girls) nylon ankle high stockings and then walking socks on top. The nylon will take all the friction from the sock. Some advise vaseline also on the skin pressure points but I have not tried this - for me the nylon does the trick. Secondly ALWAYS have a pocket size sunscreen bottle in your backpack - I use factor 50+ since I am in the sun (if lucky) all day and still I get tanned. Well done otherwise !

[@XxxXxx-fo1zi]

sunscreen :D:D:D:D common papa they give u cancer, enough of tips thank you