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HIGHLIGHTS
- PRIVATE GROUP TREK: for Corporate Partners of The Trussell Trust only
- A well renowned mountain trek by day, takes on a real challenge by night
- Tackle the highest peak in Wales and England, the mighty Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 1085m at night
- Under a blanket of stars, experience the wonder and serenity of night trekking
- Snowdonia National Park is one of 18 International Dark Sky Reserves in the world
- On reaching the summit, be rewarded with an unforgettable sunrise illuminating a spectacular mountain landscape
- Accompanied by friendly local Mountain Leaders
- Your trek will help support The Trussell Trust and together build a hunger free future.
OVERVIEW
Duration: 1 night
Level of difficulty: Medium/Tough
Active time: Approx. 6 hours
Distance: Approx. 9miles trekking
Dates: Evening of 17th/18th September
Ascent: Snowdon at 1085m
Fundraising target: £250 per person. 100% of money raised goes to the Trussell Trust
Tackle the highest mountain in England and Wales under a blanket of the night sky. Trekking Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 1,085 metres during the daylight forms a great challenge, but by using your head torch to light your way with the moon as your back drop, reaching the summit brings an immense sense of achievement to such an iconic feat. Seeing the sunrise across a panoramic mountainous landscape will be a memory to cherish for a lifetime! Upon your descent you will enjoy the awe-inspiring views across Snowdonia National Park and marvel at the distance you covered under the night sky. Take on this challenge in support of The Trussell Trust and together help build a hunger free future.
EARLY EVENING
Arrive in Llanberis
Please make your own way to Llanberis, Gwynedd, North Wales. You can either drive or catch a train. The closest train station is Bangor with direct trains leaving from London Euston, Crewe and Chester and non direct trains are available from other rail stations across the UK. It’s a 20 minute taxi journey from Bangor to Llanberis.
The Trek Registration will be held at the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis, LL55 4TY.
Snowdon by Night Trek
02:30am – Trek Registration and Briefing
Royal Victoria Hotel, Llanberis, LL55 4TY
03:30am – Trek start
It’s then time to switch on your head torch and set foot along the trail to the summit of Snowdon. Accompanied by your friendly and local Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader, you’ll ascend via the Llanberis Path, the most gradual and clearest hiking route to the peak of Wales’ highest mountain.
Under a blanket of night sky filled with stars and the glow of the moon, your route winds it’s way towards the summit of Snowdonia National Park. The Park Authority has ensured an International Dark Sky Reserve status for Snowdonia of which there are just ten of these magical reserves in the world. Meaning that on a clear night you can see the Milky Way, all the major constellations, nebulas (bright clouds of gas and dust) and shooting stars. And that’s not all, once near or at the summit you’ll have the chance to marvel at a most spectacular sunrise as the early morning glow starts to illuminate the surrounding mountainous landscape. There’s plenty of time to take photos and celebrate your summit achievement before descending back down via the same route to the Royal Victoria Hotel for a lite breakfast.
Please note, Adventurous Ewe reserves the right to change the route or itinerary for safety reasons should local conditions dictate. Given that you are trekking at night we would ask that you respect both the local neighbourhood and guests at the hotel and please remain quiet when in these areas.
On booking The Trussell Trust Snowdon by Night Trek, you’ll receive all the exciting event info via our mobile travel app. You’ll have access to all your trek info, training guide, countdowns, live updates, contact info, weather forecasts, kit lists and much more at the touch of a button 24/7 via your mobile phone. No more unnecessary use of reams of paper and the need of carrying around documents with you. The app is free to download and all info is customary to your adventure ahead.
Adventurous Ewe
With being a small family business we pride ourselves with providing personal, professional and friendly service when you book onto the Snowdon by Night Trek. We appreciate that everyone has different levels of experience and reasons for wishing to embark on this night trek and therefore require varying levels of support and guidance. We’re here to help you every step of the way from the moment you sign up, to all the way through to completing the trekking challenge and beyond. Jim and Sue’s knowledge and expertise stems from dozens of years of exploring the UK whilst Jim having grown up in Snowdonia best places them both to fully support you in the lead up to your adventure.
The Trussell Trust https://www.trusselltrust.org/
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Adventurous Ewe puts the safety and well-being of you, our leaders & crew and the communities we visit at the centre of all our operations, always. Your safety and well-being is our top priority. The Snowdon by Night Trek is challenging and requires preparation as it is designed to take you out of their every-day comfort zones and achieve something great. Rest assured we have a thorough Safety Management System, indepth risk assessments and risk management systems in place.
You will be accompanied by certified and local Adventurous Ewe Mountain Leader/s on this night trek. Our Leader/s are first aid qualified and have extensive experience in leading expeditions throughout the UK. They will be ultimately responsible for the running of the itinerary and the safety of your group. Leaders will carrying full safety equipment and mountain first aid kits with them at all times. Please note, these kits are for emergencies only so please come prepared with your own personal first aid items.
The Snowdon by Night Trek is a team challenge and not designed to be individual competitive race. You will be taking part in teams of up to 10 people with a dedicated Leader. We encourage team spirit and support of each other to ensure everyone has the best opportunity to complete the challenge and enjoy the journey along the way too. This night trek is a fantastic way to meet like-minded people and share an incredible adventure whilst being accompanied and supported by friendly and experienced Adventurous Ewe Leaders.
The Snowdon by Night Trek is graded as ‘Medium to Tough’ and preparation is key to help you get the most enjoyment and reward from this challenge. The Snowdon by Night Trek is a great introduction to night time mountain trekking. A good level of fitness and endurance is required especially since you will be trekking through the night. A training programme will be provided and it is strongly recommended that you have a good quality head torch.
A bespoke training programme will be provided when join the team for this trekking challenge to help you with your preparations.
We also have exclusive offers with our Training Partners and Communities – Her Spirit and Peter Lant Training & Philosophy. For more info, please visit our Training and Preparation page.
The more you are prepared, the more you will enjoy the challenge.
Our motto is: Train hard, smile harder and enjoy the journey!
A full kit list will be provided when you register for the Snowdon by Night Trek. Good kit can make the difference between a fantastic adventure and an uncomfortable one. Well worn in waterproof hiking boots are essential together with a good quality waterproof jacket AND trousers. An exclusive Adventurous Ewe discount code will be provided for the independent outdoor retailers Joe Brown, The Climbers Shop and ashmei athletic apparel on registering for this challenge.
The weather in the Welsh mountains can change rapidly so it is essential that you are prepared for all conditions including rain, wind and heat. In the week leading up to your trip we recommend checking the Mountain Weather Information Service. You will also receive weather updates via our mobile travel app.
Please note, the Leader/s reserve the right to change the itinerary at any time should the conditions require it as your safety and wellbeing is our top priority at all times. In these circumstances we will make the best alternative arrangements possible that maintain the integrity of the original itinerary.
There is no accommodation included with your Snowdon by Night Trek. Given that the event is held overnight, we strongly recommend that you get some rest prior to your return journey home, especially if you are driving. A list of recommended accommodation places will be provided when you register for this challenge.
You will need to make your own way to the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis for your trek registration and briefing. The trek starts and finishes at the hotel. The closest train station is Bangor and it’s an approximate 20 minute journey from there to Llanberis. Direct trains from London to Bangor are available. Further information will be provided when you register for this challenge.
Please bring your own snacks for the trek and pre-filled water bottles or camelbaks/platypus (or similar) and a flask (if you wish to take a hot drink during your challenge) to avoid the need of using plastic water bottles.
A lite breakfast will be provided at the hotel on completion of your trek.
Fundraising target: £250 per person
100% of money raised goes to the Trussell Trust.
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What's Included?
BEFORE YOUR TREK:
- Personalised event support from the Adventurous Ewe team
- All trek info supplied via our free mobile travel app so you have access to the details 24/7
- Training guide
- Exclusive outdoor kit discounts from independent UK retailers Joe Brown / The Climbers Shop and ashmei athletic apparel
- Public liability insurance
- Risk assessments, safety and emergency management planning.
DURING YOUR TREK:
- Trek registration and briefing in a local hotel
- Certified Local Mountain Leader/s
- Full back-up support including first-aid qualified staff and first-aid supplies
- Safety and risk management
- A lite breakfast on completion of the trek.
What's Not Included?
- Clothing and equipment listed on your Kit List
- Transfers to and from the event start/finish
- Dinner the night prior to your trek
- Accommodation (if driving to Llanberis, we highly recommend they organise some accommodation in order to get some rest before driving home. We will provide you with accommodation recommendations or we can organise this for you at an additional cost)
- Personal spending money
- Any expenses incurred with leaving the trek early, ie. hotel costs, transport, etc.
THOUGHTFUL AND RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
Adventurous Ewe is a Founding Member of Snowdonia National Park Authority Partneriaeth Yr Wyddfa Partnership and an accredited Snowdon Visit Specialist. We are also a Gold Ambassador of the Llysgennad Eryri Ambassador Scheme, enriching your visit and experience of Snowdonia.
We are also a business partner of the Snowdonia Society and help support their vital work who since 1967 continue to work tirelessly to ensure that Snowdonia is well-protected, well-managed and enjoyed by all.
ETHICAL TREK MANAGEMENT
Adventurous Ewe is committed to delivering events in a responsible and ethical manner with sustainability at its core. We respect and aim to operate our adventures and events to benefit local people, their economy and the environment!
Some of the ethical event management features embedded in our Snowdon By Night Trek are:
- Using local crew who are qualified Leaders and who are all extremely knowledgeable and experienced
- Minimising plastic waste wherever possible
- We do not use glow sticks or route markers on the mountain as these often get left behind or accidentially dropped on route
- Ensuring we are quiet and have torches turned off whilst walking through Llanberis village at night
- Operating with a ‘leave no trace’ ethos.
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