Guided Snowdonia Hikes, Scrambles & Coasteering from Capel Curig

Walk to Aber Falls and the hanging valley of Afon Goch with local mountain leaders, tracing glacial geology, medieval sites and two WWII crash locations. A 7.5-hour guided day that pairs dramatic scenery with living history—ideal for visitors based in Llanfairfechan or nearby Conwy.

Skip the Llanberis crowds and take the Rhyd Ddu Track for a quieter, rockier ascent of Snowdon’s western flanks. Guided by Snowdonia Adventures, this 6.5-hour route highlights raw rock ribs, narrow saddles, and sweeping ridge views.

A long, tough linear hike along the Nantlle Ridge in Snowdonia: steep crests, slate-scarred geology and around 1,100m of ascent. Guided by qualified Mountain Leaders, this is raw, high-level mountain walking for experienced hillwalkers.

Spend a full day reaching three of the Carneddau’s highest summits with qualified Mountain Leaders. This 7.5-hour guided route offers expert navigation, tough terrain, and sweeping high-country views—ideal for fit hikers seeking a serious mountain day.

Scale Cnicht, the Welsh Matterhorn: a compact guided mountain day in Snowdonia that mixes heathland, rocky ridges, and sweeping sea views. Qualified Mountain Leaders, small groups, and a dramatic final scramble make this a perfect step-up hike for fit walkers.

A full‑day guided scramble up Y Gribin takes you onto a knife‑edged Glyderau ridge with local Mountain Leaders. Expect exposed sections, peat and rock, and taught navigation and safety as part of an 8‑hour mountain introduction.

Transform winter uncertainty into confident mountaineering: a five-day, instructor-led skills week in North Snowdonia that teaches crampon technique, ice-axe arrest, avalanche awareness and winter navigation. Small groups, real mountain days and adaptable objectives make this a practical step up from summer hill walking.

A hands-on scramble to Tryfan’s iconic twin tors — Adam and Eve — threaded through the steep cliffs of the Ogwen Valley. This guided 6.5-hour route is led by local Mountain Leaders who mix geology, navigation coaching, and small-group instruction for a challenging day on Welsh rock.

Swap the indoor wall for real rock on an eight-hour taster in Ceunant, Wales. Learn movement, ropework, and how to belay a lead climber with qualified instructors and all kit supplied.

Leap from wave-sculpted ledges, scramble across rock pools and swim to tiny offshore islands on this four-hour coasteering session around Anglesey. Guided by Snowdonia Adventures, it’s built for mixed-ability groups and tailored to tides and weather.

Two days of hands-on map and compass instruction in Capel Curig, Snowdonia. Learn grid references, contour reading, pacing and real-world decision-making from instructors who train SAR and military teams.

Walk two glacial lakes, climb to the northern Carneddau ridgeline, and visit prehistoric standing stones and medieval wells on a guided 7.5-hour Snowdonia day trip. Ideal for curious walkers who want expert local leadership and dramatic views without technical climbing.

Take a full-day guided ascent of Snowdon via the Llanberis Path—an approachable but rewarding climb led by local mountain leaders. Meet in Llanberis for a 6.5-hour route that showcases craggy ridges, glacial lakes, and summit panoramas.

Walk 5,000 years of history across the northern Carneddau from Penmaenmawr: Neolithic axe workshops, Bronze Age circles, Roman traces and a WWII crash site all revealed at a gentle pace. Perfect for families and history-minded hikers who want a full-day, guided immersion in Snowdonia’s uplands.

A full-day guided outing on Moel Siabod that balances a confident mountain walk with optional scrambling on Daear Ddu Ridge. Local Mountain Leaders handle navigation so you can focus on exposure, views, and technique.

Learn practical GPS navigation and map-and-compass skills in one focused day in Capel Curig. This hands-on course teaches waypoints, tracks, OSGB grid use and safety techniques for mountain travel.

Two days of practical map-and-compass training around Capel Curig—perfect for hillwalkers ready to move off marked paths. Small-group instruction, military- and SAR-informed techniques, and real-world exercises in Snowdonia’s uplands.

Move beyond summer scrambles with an intensive two‑day winter mountaineering skills course based in Llanberis. Learn crampon technique, ice‑axe arrest, avalanche awareness and real mountain travel under qualified WMCI and WML instructors.

Spend a full day on a Grade 1 scramble along the Llech Ddu Spur, finishing on Carnedd Dafydd (1,044 m). Guided by qualified Mountain Leaders from Snowdonia, this exposed ridge offers dramatic views and practical coaching for progressing into mountain scrambles.

Head for one of the UK’s classic Grade 1 scrambles: a guide-led, 7.5-hour ascent of Tryfan’s North Ridge to the twin tors of Adam and Eve. Expect hands-on moves, granite ribs, and commanding views across the Ogwen Valley—perfect for scramblers ready to step up.

Tackle rocky slides, squeezes, and plunge pools on the Afon Ddu gorge just outside Betws-y-Coed. This family-friendly half-day gorge scramble departs from Dolgarrog, United Kingdom, and pairs playful water features with hands-on coaching.

Walk the Carneddau to Llyn Dulyn and discover the clustered WWII Aircraft Graveyard with expert mountain guides. This 7.5-hour interpretive walk combines upland geology, wartime stories, and big mountain scenery for visitors who want history and landscape in one day.

Tackle Snowdon’s legendary horseshoe in a single, 8‑hour guided scramble. Hit Crib Goch’s knife-edge, traverse the Pinnacles and finish on Yr Wyddfa with expert Mountain Leaders.

Walk ancient pilgrim trails and climb Tal y Fan on a full-day guided circuit that links standing stones, a 6th-century well and sweeping views over Conwy and Anglesey. Ideal for history-minded hikers seeking a steady mountain challenge.

Push your limits in Snowdonia’s narrow slate canyons: a four-hour, adults-only canyoning trip near Maentwrog with harnessed rope sections, slides, swims and optional jumps. Expert guides, full safety kit and a close-up lesson in the park’s glacial geology make this a standout adventure.

Spend a full day climbing classic Snowdonia routes with a private mountaineering instructor. From Tryfan’s multi-pitch lines to Anglesey sea cliffs, this guided day is tailored to ambition—lead what you can or climb safely while the guide takes the sharp end.

Set out before dawn from Llanberis and hike the Llanberis Path to reach Snowdon’s summit for a sunrise that lights ancient volcanic rock. Guided by local mountain leaders, this 6.5-hour ascent pairs safety and Welsh culture with unforgettable high-country views.

Choose a quieter, guided route on Yr Wyddfa to trade crowded summit paths for quarry terraces, crash-site history, and Welsh legends. This full-day walk blends local storytelling with mountain views and expert leadership.

Three days of hands-on mountaincraft in Snowdonia from a Capel Curig meeting point. Learn map-and-compass navigation, weather interpretation, safe river crossings and basic scrambling with expert, small-group instruction.

Push a personal limit on a guided three-day traverse of Snowdonia's highest ridges. Expert Mountain Leaders navigate the Carneddau, Glyderau and Snowdon Massif while you tackle 26 miles and 11,500 ft of ascent.