private guiding and instruction
Winter Skills in Snowdonia
See our Winter skills pages for more details.
Last minute Winter skills course added this week to take advantage of the good conditions: 19-20th March 2013. Contact us to make a booking enquiry.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
Check out the Calendar and Listings for the dates and details of all upcoming activities and courses.
Out with Paul today enjoying some scrambles on Tryfan Bach (little Tryfan).
We practiced techniques on grade 3 scrambles until the weather closed in.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. See our scrambling pages for more details.
Check out the Calendar and Listings for the dates and details of all upcoming activities and courses.
Contact us to make a booking enquiry.
Today we enjoyed a glorious mountain day walking on Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa). Two classic routes, an ascent of 895m (2,936ft) via the Rhyd Ddu path and descent via the Snowdon Ranger path, completing our walk back to the Rhyd Ddu car park by taking the footpath across marshes, fields and the remains of the old slate quarry.
Initially the ascent is gradual (to get you warmed up!). It gets steeper and rockier and this is sustained. Today in the winter sunshine we had a spectacular view of Llyn y Gadair, Llyn Cwellyn and Dyffryn Nantlle through the pass between the two lakes.
From the exposed Llechog ridge we had fabulous views of Cwm Clogwyn and its three small lakes of: Llyn Glas; Llyn Coch; and Llyn Nadroedd.
After the zig-zags, we reached Bwlch Main. This is a narrow and rocky ridge with steep slopes either side. It was covered in snow and some ice but not enough to require crampons. However, when we reached the point above, where the Watkin Path joins the Rhyd Ddu path, crampons made progress to the summit easier, as there are sections of thick ice on this final rocky section.
Descending from the summit care was taken on icy sections of the path at Clogwyn Du’r Arddu and Bwlch Cwm Brwynog. Again crampons make progress much safer and easier. A leisurely descent and sunshine ensured we enjoyed the views all the way back to the car park at Rhyd Ddu.
See our walking pages for more details. We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
Details of our Picos de Europa treks in Northern Spain will be available from the 15th March 2013.
We specialise in small groups and our group size is 6 clients to one guide.
We include a guided walking day in the Snowdonia Mountains, north Wales with every Picos de Europa trek booking.
This is the ultimate Snowdonia adventure.
This exciting challenge covers the three main ranges, the Carneddau, Glyderau and Snowdon group and links the 14 (or 15) highest peaks of Snowdonia, all over 3000ft.
It puts the three National Peaks Challenge in the shade – Are you up for it?
Start your challenge training now. Our next training walks are on the 23rd and 24th March 2013.
Book early to secure a place on our Welsh 3000s Challenge in 24 hours.
All Welsh 3000s in 24 hours bookings receive a free challenge training day, to help you prepare for your adventure.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
25th to 28th February 2013 – Daily Guided walks in the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia or along the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, Coastal Path.
Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person
Location: Snowdonia, North Wales or the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.
For ridge walking see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.
If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
18th to 21st February 2013 – Daily Guided walks in the spectacular mountains of Snowdonia.
For ridge walking see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.
If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
Winter sun, a fresh breeze. wild birds and beautiful views across Malltraeth Bay from the cob (sea wall).
Malltrath estuary is a haven for wild fowl on their long migratory flights.
During February and March 2013, Join us on our daily guided walks along the stunning Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path (Llwybr Arfordirol Ynys Môn). We arrange transport to return you to your starting point, which is included in the price.
Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person. Please enquire for our group rate.
Location: Isle of Anglesey.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.
For examples of ridge walking in Snowdonia see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.
If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
These amazing Marram Grass sculptures are sited in the car park at Llyn Rhos-ddu.
If you continue out of the car park, an easy walk will take you along the edge of Newborough forest to the beautiful beaches at Newborough. Follow the bay around to Llanddwyn Island (ynys Llanddwyn). There are tidal restrictions here. If the tide is out take a walk along the island, and enjoy the beautiful views over to the Snowdonia mountains.
This is a section of the coastal path walk from Llyn Rhos-ddu to Aberffraw.
During February and March join us on one of our Daily Guided Walks along the beautiful Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. We arrange transport to return you to your starting point, which is included in the price.
Activity: Walking
Duration: 1 day – guide basis only
Cost: £40 per person. Please enquire for our group rate.
Location: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path.
Group size: Up to 6 clients with 1 guide.
For ridge walking in Snowdonia see guided classic and epic ridge walks that offer steep and exposed terrains and opportunities for technical scrambling.
If you want to learn Winter Skills or improve your existing skills, see the Winter Skills and Walking pages.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements.
To make a booking please complete the booking enquiry form.
Special Offer. 2 day navigation courses delivered from February to the end of June 2013, in the Snowdonia National Park, North Wales or the Cairngorm National Park, Scotland are £100 per person (instruction only).
Our navigation courses range from introductory to advanced with some courses focusing on specific skills for example, Winter Navigation.
Would you like to gain a National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) qualification?
You have the option to gain a NNAS qualification on the Introduction to Hill Skills and Navigation (Bronze NNAS) and the Mountain Skills and Navigation (Silver NNAS) courses.
Check our calendar for dates.
We are happy to arrange private guiding or instruction to suit requirements. So, if you don’t find a course or dates on our website that suits you, please contact us to make a booking enquiry.