Snowdon Trek
Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.
Enter now- Sat 23 May 2026
- Fundraising required
07:45
Age 11 & over
Sign up £15-£30
Fundraise £300
- 12 miles hiking
Event overview
Join Team Breakthrough T1D for a fully guided ascent of Snowdon via the family-friendly Llanberis Path. Push through stunning scenery, share the journey with supporters, and make each step count in the fight against type 1 diabetes.
Highlights
- Begin in the lakeside village of Llanberis at the foot of Llyn Padarn for an atmospheric start by water and woodland
- Follow the gentle, well-maintained Llanberis Path with its steady gradient, ideal for first-time mountaineers and families
- Take on an 11–12 mile out-and-back challenge that’s rewarding without being overly technical
- Climb through the heart of Snowdonia National Park with sweeping hillside views and dramatic mountainous terrain
- Reach the summit of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) for panoramic vistas across North Wales and the coastline
- Enjoy an optional summit-café pit stop (weather permitting) to celebrate your achievement before the descent
Event details
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Teams
Route
- First aid
- Mostly traffic free
- Mountainous
- Navigation not required
- Out and back
- Own water only
- Single start
- Timed section
Location
- Mountains
- Paid parking
What's included
- Drinks
- Medal
- Snacks
Fundraising
- Fundraising materials
- Fundraising required
- Fundraising support
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event