Guided walks and scrambling

Guided walks and scrambling in Eryri

From long mountain walks to exposed scrambling, each day is matched to the group, conditions and confidence.

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Classic North Wales mountain experiences

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Guided group below the Snowdon Horseshoe

guided walk

Snowdon / Yr Wyddfa

Classic guided mountain day with route choice based on conditions.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 12-15 km.

Difficulty4/5
Exposure2/5
Scramble1/5

A flexible classic mountain day with several route options. We choose the line around weather, crowds, ability and what sort of experience you want from the day.

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Exposed scrambling on Crib Goch Snowy conditions on Crib Goch

advanced scramble

Crib Goch

Crib Goch, Yr Wyddfa and Lliwedd for groups with the right experience in good conditions.

Typical length: 7-9 hrs / 11-13 km.

Difficulty5/5
Exposure5/5
Scramble5/5

A serious exposed mountain journey linking Crib Goch, Yr Wyddfa and Lliwedd. Suitable only in appropriate conditions for groups ready for sustained scrambling and exposure.

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Mountain view from the Glyders Descent towards Marchlyn from the Glyders Ogwen Valley from high ground Cantilever Stone on Glyder Fach High mountain view above Cwm Idwal

guided walk

The Glyders

Glyder Fawr, Glyder Fach, Castell y Gwynt and dramatic Ogwen terrain.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 8-11 km.

Difficulty4/5
Exposure3/5
Scramble2/5

A dramatic Ogwen mountain day through rocky ground, high plateaus and classic views across Tryfan. Route choice can be adapted to include easier walking or more adventurous ground.

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The Cannon on Tryfan North Ridge Tryfan at dusk Tryfan under dramatic skies in North Wales

scramble

Tryfan North Ridge

A hands-on mountain classic for groups with the right experience with scrambling confidence.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 6-8 km.

Difficulty5/5
Exposure5/5
Scramble5/5

A hands-on scramble on one of the most iconic mountains in Wales. This is a committing day where confidence on steep rocky ground and conditions matter.

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Top out on Daear Ddu ridge on Moel Siabod Rocky ground on Daear Ddu ridge Cloud inversion from Moel Siabod

intro scramble

Moel Siabod via Daear Ddu

A brilliant intro scrambling objective with adaptable route choices.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 7-10 km.

Difficulty4/5
Exposure3/5
Scramble3/5

A brilliant introduction to scrambling-style movement with a more forgiving feel than some of the sharper ridges. Excellent for building confidence on rocky ground.

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Pinnacle terrain on Bristly Ridge

scramble

Bristly Ridge

A committing Ogwen scramble for confident groups with the right experience.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 7-9 km.

Difficulty5/5
Exposure5/5
Scramble5/5

A classic rocky scramble in the Glyders. This is a serious and exposed option that needs the right conditions and a group comfortable with hands-on movement.

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Cadair Idris in North Wales

guided walk

Cadair Idris

A classic southern Eryri mountain day with huge views.

Typical length: 5-7 hrs / 9-12 km.

Difficulty4/5
Exposure2/5
Scramble1/5

A big mountain day further south with several route options and a strong sense of place. Good for walkers wanting a classic summit away from the busiest northern honeypots.

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View from above the Cwmorthin tunnel Historic slate buildings in Cwmorthin Moelwyn summit area Sunset in the Moelwynion Group near Cwmorthin tunnel entrance Slate quarry foundations at Cwmorthin

heritage walk

Cwmorthin Slate Quarry

Atmospheric slate landscape walking above Tanygrisiau, not underground.

Typical length: 3-5 hrs / 5-8 km.

Difficulty2/5
Exposure1/5
Scramble0/5

A lower-level history-rich walk exploring slate landscapes, tracks and dramatic quarry scenery. This is walking around the area, not underground exploration.

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Scrambling on Crib Lem Starting the Crib Lem scramble Approach to Crib Lem under sweeping cloud Overview of Crib Lem scramble terrain

scramble

Crib Lem

A serious scrambling journey for experienced groups.

Typical length: 6-8 hrs / 8-10 km.

Difficulty5/5
Exposure5/5
Scramble5/5

A serious scrambling journey with exposure, route-finding and wild mountain character. Best suited to experienced groups looking for a challenging North Wales adventure.

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Private-group prices

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Mountain walks and heritage walks use guided-walking prices. Hands-on scrambling objectives use scrambling prices and smaller group limits.

Private group pricing

Guided walking

Mountain days, heritage walks and walk-based family adventures

Private experiences shaped around your group, chosen objective and the conditions on the day.

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Price for 1 person

Half day£120 total£120 per person
Full day£180 total£180 per person
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Guided walking private-group prices
GroupHalf dayPer personFull dayPer person
1£120£120£180£180
2£140£70£200£100
3£165£55£225£75
4£200£50£260£65
5£225£45£300£60
6£250£41.67£330£55
7£280£40£350£50
8£300£37.50£360£45

Bold figures are the total private booking price; lighter figures are the per-person equivalent.

Group size

Standard private-group pricing for up to 8 people per instructor.

What's included

Pre-arrival advice, route planning, weather review and qualified leadership.

Booking notes

Groups of 9 or more require an additional instructor. Longer objectives, unusual travel and specialist arrangements are quoted separately.

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Private group pricing

Scrambling

Movement skills and guided journeys on steeper rocky terrain

Carefully chosen days that build confidence through practical experience and good decision-making.

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Price for 1 person

Short / half day£140 total£140 per person
Full day£200 total£200 per person
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Scrambling private-group prices
GroupShort / half dayPer personFull dayPer person
1£140£140£200£200
2£160£80£220£110
3£195£65£240£80
4£220£55£280£70

Bold figures are the total private booking price; lighter figures are the per-person equivalent.

Group size

Standard private-group pricing for up to 4 people per instructor.

What's included

Pre-arrival screening, route planning, weather review and qualified leadership.

Booking notes

The selected route must suit the group's experience, conditions and qualification remit. Days planned beyond 7 hours add £40 per instructor.

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Intro scrambling

Scrambling is the bridge between hillwalking and climbing. It can be brilliant, but it needs careful route choice, weather judgement and honest screening of the group.

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