Snowdon challenges and adventures

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is the highest peak in Wales and stands at a mighty 1,085m above sea level. Conquering this mountain is a classic outdoors challenge and Snowdonia plays host to a wide range of incredible events!

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Your Guide to Conquering Snowdonia's Best Outdoors Events

Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa has challenged adventurers for centuries. Now it's your turn to earn your place at the summit.

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Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!

1 night from £190-£265

Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Open Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge

Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!

10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
2.5 miles kayaking

Families
Mid-range hotel
Meals
Guided
Solo
Groups
Couples
Pay in instalments
ABTOT
Age 16 & over
Challenges

The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.

4 nights from £825

Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

14 Peaks Experience

The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.

3 days hiking

Mid-range hotel
Guided
Solo
Groups
Couples
Age 18 & over
Weekends

Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.

Sat 13 Jun
£40

Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Yr Wyddfa Sunrise Hike

Ascend Wales' highest mountain, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), in the stillness of the night to summit in time for sunrise and experience the magic with charity #TeamPassage.

1 day hiking + 930 m ascent

Beginner-friendly
Enter online
Fundraising required
Mountainous
Rural
Mountains
Sustainability policy
Age 12 & over
Charity hikes

This epic mountain adventure takes you from sea level to the summit of Britain's three home-nation high points. Take on the National 3 Peaks, Rat Race style - with Yr Wyddfa up second.

Sat 26 Sep
£195

Seascale, Lake District National Park, UK

UK Sea to Summit 3 Peaks Trilogy | Yr Wyddfa

This epic mountain adventure takes you from sea level to the summit of Britain's three home-nation high points. Take on the National 3 Peaks, Rat Race style - with Yr Wyddfa up second.

29 miles fell running + 6300 ft ascent

Enter online
Mountainous
Age 18 & over
Fell runs

Spend quality time together and reconnect as a family with challenging and exhilarating experiences including coasteering, canyoning, whitewater rafting, kayaking and a private island escape.

7 nights from £1,395

Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

Family Adventure Holiday North Wales

Spend quality time together and reconnect as a family with challenging and exhilarating experiences including coasteering, canyoning, whitewater rafting, kayaking and a private island escape.