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Walking holidays in Snowdonia

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Walking holidays in Snowdonia


can be wide ranging and adapdated to suit each persons ability and aspirations weather it be walking up Snowdon on a day walk, or an inclusive walking holiday. We offer a range of walking holdays to suit everyone, take a look at the rest of this page of indroductions to our walking holidays in Snowdonia, we are sure that you will find a walking holiday to suit your ability.


The Welsh 3000's


One of the great Snowdonia Adventures challenges, 15 peaks under 24 hours or do them over three days and enjoy them

walk up Cader Idris?


On holiday and want a walk up one of the Snowdonia mountains by a classic route. Then join us on one of our regular Guided day walks

Bespoke self guided walking holidays

and short breaks from 2 days to a whole week of great classic Welsh hillwalks



Getting lost all the time then try our solution- Navigation skills for hill walkers.




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Last Updated ( Thursday, 23 April 2009 )
 
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<h1>Essential Equipment</h1>

  • Waterproof / windproof outer layer (including protection for the legs)
  • Warm inner (base) & mid-layer(s)
  • Suitable footwear walking boots
  • Map, compass and watch
  • Torch / headtorch and whistle
  • First aid kit – lightweight and simple
  • Adequate food and drink – drinks bottle – flask of hot drink in cold weather
  • Rucksack to carry it in
  • Hat / balaclava and gloves
  • Spare warm clothes (extra layers for very cold conditions or emergencies)
  • Survival bag or lightweight bivvy shelter for group use
  • High energy emergency food - only intended for use in an emergency
  • Resealable plastic bags to keep equipment dry

May also be required:-

  • Helmet - advisable for some scrambling routes
  • Gaiters
  • Insect repellent (anti midge) especially in Scotland
  • Good sunglasses
  • Sunblock / sunhat

Other useful items:-

  • Mobile / cellular phone (recommended)
  • Walking poles
  • GPS receiver and spare batteries
  • Camera (and film for film cameras)

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