Tackle the highest peaks in Wales – in a single weekend!
🥾 Hike and scramble through the Carneddau, Glyders and Snowdon ranges – home of the highest mountains in Wales
🌄 Ascend ridges, cross linked peaks in rapid succession and experience the stellar views and natural beauty of Snowdonia, the largest National Park in Wales
🏆 15 mountains. 4000m of gain. 1 incredible weekend
Are you ready for an epic mountain adventure embracing rugged mountains, ridges, coastline, forests, valleys and rivers. Covering the Welsh 15 peaks of Snowdonia’s highest mountains, this journey will take you through spectacular landscapes and test your mettle on a tough 3-day adventure. During it you will cross three distinct mountain ranges, scramble the ‘knife-edged’ arête (sharp mountain ridge) Crib Goch and summit Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest peak in Wales and England!
Our Welsh 15 Peaks trips are run with experienced local mountain leaders who genuinely love this 3 day mountain journey. So while en-route you’re welcome to pick up a few new skills such as map reading and taking compass bearings plus finding out more about the local history, flora and fauna while being in awe of the incredible views. Plus you’ll have the option to take on the Grade 1 scramble of Crib Goch accompanied by our specially trained Leaders to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) or take an ‘easier’ route option to the summit with another Leader.
The Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge is graded as ‘Tough’ and preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this 3-day trek. Each day will involve a full day of trekking in mountainous terrain therefore previous trekking experience is recommended with a good level of strength and endurance.
There is also Grade One scrambling involved with crossing Crib Goch and ascending Tryfan, however there will be options for you to take alternative routes accompanied by one of our Leaders if you wish during these sections.
Arrival Day
Arrive late afternoon or early evening for a pre-trip briefing, meet our fellow 14 Peaks adventurers, and prepare for the following 3 days trekking.
Day 1 – Traverse the Carneddau Range (7 peaks)
With an early rise you will start the first day of your Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge on Foel Fras (942mts) the most northerly of the Welsh 3000ft! Your route then takes you to Garnedd Uchaf (926mts) and Foel Grach (976mts) with stunning views along the coastline. Following a ridge you will then tackle Yr Elen (962mts). Retracing your steps it’s a steady climb to Carnedd Llewelyn (1064mts). Carnedd Llewelyn is the highest mountain in the Carneddau range. Next up is Carnedd Dafydd (1044mts). In the late afternoon during your descent you will finish off the day with Pen Yr Ole Wen (979mts) and a final steep descent to the Ogwen Valley.
Approx. 8 – 10 hours walking
Day 2 – Traverse Y Glyderau Range (5 Peaks)
With 7 peaks already in the bag, today sees you cross Y Glyderau, one of the most impressive mountain ranges in Britain. Starting with a scramble up Tyfan (917mts) and the famous Adam & Eve standing stones, before a short steep climb onto Glyder Fach (994mts) and the Cantilever rock, making your way to Glyder Fawr (999mts.) As you traverse the Glyderau you will have stunning views over Snowdonia. You then make your way to Y Garn (947mts) crossing the top of Twll Du (Devils Kitchen), following in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Your final peak of the day is Elidir Fawr (924mts) before a descent to the Llanberis pass.
Approx. 8 – 10 hours walking
Day 3 – Snowdon Range (3 Peaks)
Your final day of the Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge takes you along possibly one of the most famous ridge walks in the UK, Crib Coch (921mts) where a head for heights is needed. As you reach the summit of Crib Ddysgl (1065mts) the challenge is within your grasp and you head for your final summit, Snowdon (1085mts). From Snowdon summit you will have the choice of completing the Snowdon Horseshoe or returning to Pen y pass on the Pyg track. This is time and weather dependent.
Approx. 6 – 8 hours walking
Included ✅
Guides – Professional, qualified, experienced local guides.
Meals – Munch on tasty food throughout (Breakfast, homemade packed lunch and evening dinner)
Accommodation – Three nights accommodation in a locally owned lodge in dorm rooms is included as part of our Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge.
WhatsApp Group – for communication
UK Guide – Julia from AG will join you on this event, so you have a familiar face who will be responsible for recording your trip in photos and videos for you to enjoy later.
Postcard – It has now become tradition to receive a postcard from your AG trips. Another one for your collection.
TripPlan app with further details for this event.
Does not include: ❌
Travel Insurance
Personal expenses
Standard terms of business apply. Details can be found here.
A bespoke training programme will be provided when join the team for the Welsh 15 Peaks to help you with your preparations. This includes info, videos and an exclusive discount code for a 28 day kettlebell training programme which is ideal for strength and endurance training for people who are tight on time. The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy this epic mountain adventure.
We also operate a variety of walks and adventures which are superb for training for the Welsh 15 Peaks. Check out our event calendar for day hikes and weekend training events – Event calendar is here: https://www.adventuregeek.co.uk/events/
A full kit list will be provided when you register for the Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers.
The weather in the Welsh mountains can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app, Vamoos.
Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
You will need to make your own way to the lodge either by car or train. The closest train station is Bangor and it’s an approximate 20 minute taxi journey from there. Further information will be provided when you have joined the Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge.
Three breakfasts and three packed lunches / evening meals are included in your Welsh 15 Peaks Challenge. These are all home-made and using local produce where possible.
If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know one month prior to your trek start date.
Example of Dinner options
Dinner 1:
Chilli with Rice, Chips & Nachos
A – Beef Chilli
B – Bean Chilli (veggie/ vegan)
Dessert: Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream
Dinner 2:
Bangers and Mash with Carrots & Peas:
A – locally sourced pork sausages
B – Goodlife veggie sausages (veggie/vegan)
Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding & Toffee Sauce
Dinner 3:
Indian Curry with Rice, Chips & Naan
A – Chicken Curry
B – Halloumi Curry (veggie)
C – Chickpea Curry (vegan)
Dessert: Chocolate Orange Bread & Butter Pudding with Custard
Please also bring your own water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and flasks (if you wish to take a hot drink during your challenge) and refill in the hostel to avoid the need of purchasing plastic water bottles.
Naturally there are bathroom facilities at the lodge however during your trek the facilities will be limited to the great outdoors. If nature calls during this time, please be prepared with biodegradable waste bags (dog poop bags are ideal) and biodegradable loo paper and leave no trace of your paper items
Registration fee: £95 per person is required on booking.
Remaining balance is due no later than 6 weeks prior to trek start date.
