14 Peaks Experience
14 Peaks Experience
14 Peaks Experience
5 Days Starting in Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AH, UK and ending in Betws-y-Coed LL24, UK
Visiting: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATUK-14PE
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 8
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Elevate your hiking reputation by conquering the highest and most challenging peaks in Snowdonia national park. While the 14 Peaks is a well-known 24-hour test that only the most resilient and fearless individuals take on, we opt for a more leisurely approach to our hiking endeavors. Even with a span of three days, this is no easy feat. Explore the finest mountain hiking and scrambling opportunities in North Wales under the careful guidance of your professional and local mountaineering experts. Your journey is entirely about your personal experience every step of the way, with a maximum 1:4 guide ratio ensuring that your guides will provide their undivided attention. Thanks to our local knowledge and thoughtful preparation, you'll be able to savor these iconic Welsh peaks without encountering crowds.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Getting There, Getting Ready
Location: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Arrive at your accommodation for check in between 4pm and 5pm (directions will be provided upon booking).
You'll be staying in a quality hotel with comfortable bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It's a traditional Victorian property dating back to the 1800s, situated in the centre of the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed. Cosy up to the log fire with a pint of real ale, order coffees and homemade cakes - perfect for relaxing after a big day of hiking in Wales.
This evening you'll enjoy a welcome meal in the hotel restaurant. Get to know your guides and fellow walkers over a meal, a pint and a route map.
Day 2 : Carneddau ("The Cairns") Mountain Range
Location: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Once you're fueled up for a tough day of hiking with breakfast, we'll drive you to your starting point. Your epic hiking experience will begin near the northerly point of Snowdonia.
Head straight up into the Carneddau ("the cairns") mountain range. A large plateau covering 10% of the area of Snowdonia, the Carneddau features six of your Welsh peaks. Pick them off one by one, beginning with Foel Fras at 942, taking in the third highest peak in Snowdonia, Carnedd Llewelyn at 1,064m, and finishing your big day on Pen Yr Ole Wen at 978m.
From here you'll be taken back to your hotel for a well-earned rest. Kick back in your comfy room, filled with the heritage of this historic Victorian coaching inn.
Betws-y-Coed offers a number of bars, restaurants and cafes within walking distance of your accommodation.
Day 3 : Tryfan
Location: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a good night's rest, get your walking boots on for the second day of your Snowdonia hiking adventure.
You'll pick up where you left off yesterday, starting with Tryfan. At 915m it's the lowest of the 14 peaks, but what it's lacking in height it makes up for in ruggedness. It's a sign of what's to come today, with the Glyderau being a range of big slabby peaks. A real contrast to yesterday.
You'll conquer five more challenging peaks today. Pause for the classic photo on Glyder Fach's famous cantilever stone, before concluding day two by summitting Ellidir Fawr and descending to Nant Peris. From here we'll take you back to your hotel.
Kick your boots off, fill your stomach and sleep well.
Day 4 : Snowdon
Location: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We saved the biggest til last! The Snowdon Massif is home to Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1,085m high.
It's also the busiest peak in the national park, with around 500,000 visitors each year. Which is why we saved the biggest til Monday. So while everyone else is at work, you can enjoy this monolith of a mountain.
Make sure you've brought your head for heights. Today you'll warm up with a grade 1 scramble up Crib Goch, followed by a knife-edge traverse. Completing this is a badge of honour in itself.
Next on your bucket list is Crib Y Ddysgyl, the second highest peak in Snowdonia at 1,065m. And finally, ascend Snowdon itself.
Take it easy at last, as you enjoy the walk down. And get ready to celebrate your achievement with a well-earned beer or two in the local pub.
Day 5 : Depart
Location: Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your final breakfast in your Welsh mountain home before packing your bags. After an incredible three days conquering Snowdonia's 14 Peaks together, it’ll be bear hugs all round with your new hiking buddies, before you set off for the journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 nights accommodation in a 3* hotel with breakfast
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Fully Guided
A mountaineering instructor and a mountain leader for a 1:4 guide ratio
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Transport
Transport to / from the trail head each day
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Private room - we can usually accommodate requests for your own room, please check with us before booking
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Return transfers are available via prior arrangement from nearby airports, train stations and ferry ports - please enquire when booking
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Insurance
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International Travel
Accommodation
You'll be staying in a quality hotel with comfortable bedrooms, each with an ensuite bathroom and tea/coffee making facilities. It's a traditional Victorian property dating back to the 1800s, situated in the centre of the pretty village of Betws-y-Coed.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
Maximum group size of 8 for a truly personal experience
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Single Supplement ( May & September ) : £ 370 Single Supplement ( July ) : £ 380
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
This tour would suits active endurance hikers, keen to undertake an epic hiking challenge for the ultimate bragging rights. Expect to be out walking for 8 to 10 hours each day.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
All of our accommodation is priced on a shared basis so, as a solo traveller we’ll match you up with a like-minded, same-sex travel partner. You’ll both benefit from avoiding unnecessary single supplement charges and you might just spark up a friendship that lasts beyond the length of your trip. if you do prefer to have your own private room, that can usually be accommodated. If it’s a room for on
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What does 'fully supported mean?
When we talk about fully-supported adventures, this means we’ve made everything as simple as possible for you. We take care of your accommodation for the duration of your trip and provide all the transport you need within the UK. We also make all the arrangements necessary for your chosen activities.
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How many other people will be in my group?
Typically our groups are between 8 and 15 people. Of course when we’re dealing with specific activities such as mountain biking or hiking, we always work within the recognised guiding ratios. So for example, our mountain bike adventures will never exceed 8 guests in total.
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I'm making my own way to the start point of your tour. How do I know where to go?
If you plan to arrive by train, please contact us for information on the closest main line station to your tour start location. You’re welcome to arrange your own transfers or we will make arrangements on your behalf if preferred. If you plan to drive and need a suitable location to leave your car, please contact our team for recommendations on the best location to head for.
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Are you adventures suitable for children?
Our adventure packages are all aimed at adults aged 18 years or over. This is partly because many activities have height or age restrictions and we found that trying to factor this in when crafting our experiences, limited what we could include. Our aim is to deliver the best of the best in each region, so we weren’t comfortable with compromising the activities we could offer.
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