Snowdon
While Snowdon has many paths with varying difficulty, most Three Peaks Challengers
will follow either the Pyg Track or Miners Track, leaving from the Pen-y-Pass car
park, on the A4086. While this car park can be full at weekends, further parking
is available either to the East, at Pen-y-Gwryd, or to the West at Nant Perris.
Buses run every half hour or so during busy times, between all three car parks.
Both the PYG track and Miners track are marked on the
Snowdon OL 17 OS Explorer Map
.
During the Summer months, the Snowdon visitor centre, Hafod Eryri, will be open
at the peak, for a quick refreshment before descending.
Snowdon maps
Routes on Snowdon
Pyg Track
Leaving from the Pen-y-Pass car park, the Pyg Track leaves from the higher level
area of the car park. Beginning as a tarmac path, it is mostly rocky with steps
towards the top. A large upright stone half an hour from the top marks the join
of the Miners Track. A second upright stone at the base of the final ascent marks
with other paths, including Crib Goch.
Miners Track
The Miners Track also begins from Pen-y-Pass, but leaves from the opposite side
of the car park. The Miners Track is largely smooth, as it winds around Llyn Teyrn,
Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn - the three lakes leading to the peak of Snowdon. The Miners
Track then ascends quickly, to join the Pyg Track, and continue to the peak of Snowdon.
When descending, the Miners Track intersection with the Pyg Track is marked by a
large standing stone.
See Snowdon
on Walking Challenges.
Snowdon webcam
