The Ogwen Towers

Hike Details

  • Distance: 14km (9 miles)
  • Duration: 7-9 hours
  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Area: Snowdonia

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£40pp

Dates available in June, July, August.

The Ogwen Towers

  • Ascent: 4000ft / 1200m
  • Peaks Included: Tryfan, Glyder Fach, Glyder Fawr, Y Garn
  • Great for: Hikers who have already had a few big mountain days
  • Starting time: 8:30am
  • Finish times: 4:30pm (Approx)
  • Start/Finish: MEET POINT - Find parking on Google maps
  • Car park cost: £6 Card / Cash
  • Close to Capel Curig & Betws-Y-Coed

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** Each Small Group will run with a minimum of 3 participants. If the minimum has not been met 24 hours before the hike, we will reach out and refund, reschedule or make alternate arrangements.

What to expect

This is a tough big mountain day with plenty of height gain and some rough, rocky ground underfoot. We'll head up the south side of Tryfan - it's steep in places but nothing technical - then carry on over the Glyderau, where things stay high and wild. The ground's a bit bouldery at times, so good footing and a steady pace are the name of the game.

After Glyder Fawr, we'll swing round to take in Y Garn before heading down into the valley. There'll be loads of time up high, with proper views across the park - Cwm Idwal below, the Carneddau in the distance, and plenty of quiet moments between the tops. It's a long day out, best suited to folk who are used to the hills and don't mind a bit of leg burn.

FAQs

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Absolutely! 90% of our participants are solo hikers and adventurers. We pride ourselves on getting together like minded folk to create laughs, memories, and friendships! So there's no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.

For each hike we calculate a suitable time based on the distance and terrain. We do our very best to accommodate the speed of the group we are leading, whilst providing the encouragement needed to complete the challenge.

For information on what you should bring, please view our compulsory and recommended kit list.

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