How long does it take to walk up Snowdon?
How long does it take to walk up Snowdon? There are six main routes that lead to the summit of Yr Wyddfa. These range from between 11km and 14.5km (round trip) and can take anywhere between 4 to 7 hours to complete depending on fitness level, experience and weather conditions.
Is there a cafe on top of Snowdon?
The summit cafe sells refreshments and snacks and the gift shop has a range of souvenirs. You can even send a postcard from the summit post box. The visitor centre is operated by Snowdon Mountain Railway and is usually open from late Spring until the last weekend in October but is closed on bad weather days.
Which is harder Ben Nevis or Snowdon?
So, Ben Nevis is about one third bigger than Snowdon if you walk the Llanberis path. If Snowdon took you 6 hours, Ben Nevis will take you 8 hours. (From Pen y Pass on the Pyg Track there is 870m of ascent over 5.9km.) Most people who take on the walk up Ben Nevis do make it to the top and back down.