Can you climb Snowdon without training?


Can you climb Snowdon without training? Snowdon is the tallest mountain in Wales and takes, on average, 7 hours to walk up and down it's steep slopes. Most people are physically capable of summiting Snowdon without any specialist training. However, it is a testing challenge so the fitter you are the easier it is.


Are there toilets on Snowdon?

Uniquely to many mountains, there are actually toilets at the summit of Snowdon but they're only available when the Hafod Eryri visitor centre is open which is typically from late Spring until the last weekend in October but is closed on bad weather days. Always be sure you go before you start walking up the mountain!


Is climbing Snowdon impressive?

The view from the summit of Snowdon is stunning, or totally pants depending on the weather, but either way you'll be glad you did it. It's certainly a memorable experience. Despite being the highest mountain in Wales, its routes aren't technical, so you don't require years of mountaineering experience to summit.