Scramble Snowdonia - Crib Goch & Tryfan

Walk and scramble two of Snowdonia’s most famous ridges on this guided scrambling long weekend.

Experience Type: Multi-Day Experience
Duration: 3 nights
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Group Size: Maximum 8 (but up to 20 sharing the accommodation)
Level: Tough (Scrambling)
Age: 18+
Dogs: No dogs, except trained assistance dogs

In a Nutshell:

Enjoy three guided walks in Snowdonia, aiming for Crib Goch, Tryfan, and another peak to get you ready. A qualified Mountain Leader will be with you all the way.
Relax in our cosy guest house for three nights of accommodation where you’ll discover the social side of North Wales.
Experience the camaraderie of a small, friendly group (maximum participant to guide ratio of 8:1), who will support you through your scrambling adventure.
Head out for evening meals in some of the best local pubs and celebrate excellent days on the hills.

Collections: Snowdonia : Bank Holiday Adventures : Scrambling & Climbing : Weekend Adventures : Dol Peris Snowdonia

We are not currently offering this walk.

If you would like to organise your own private walk we can arrange this via our Hire a Guide service. Details can be found here…

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Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

You’re welcome to arrive at the guesthouse from 5pm, where your Large Outdoors host will be waiting to meet you and introduce you to your scrambling team-mates. This trip runs alongside another Large Outdoors experience, so there’s also the chance to chat to others who will be looking forward to their outdoor adventures over the weekend. Tonight will be about relaxing as we enjoy a group meal at the accommodation, served around 8pm.

Days 2 & 3

On these two full days we’ll start with breakfast at the guesthouse, have some time to make up our packed lunches, and then we’ll head out for our scrambles.

Day 1 will involve a wander up one of the easier scrambles in Snowdonia, aiming to allow you to develop some useful techniques, and get your first experience of hands-on-the-rock. This could be the south ridge of Moel Siabod, or perhaps the famous Senior’s Gully in Cwm Idwal.

Day 2 will be the day we attempt Crib Goch. Starting from the Llanberis Pass we’ll head up the north ridge, admiring the solid rock below and the views down into Cwm Glas, one of Snowdon’s wildest valleys. Crib Goch (the ‘red ridge’) is one of the ridges of Snowdon, and once on the famous ridge traverse we’ll be able to see the towering summit of Snowdon itself ahead. The traverse is exposed, and you’ll need a head for heights. We’ll enjoy fantastic views down to Llyn Llydaw and the Glyderau mountains, and watch all the people walking the Pyg Track far below. Once the scrambling is completed, we’ll head along the Pyg Track or Miners’ Track to descent back to the Llanberis Pass, where we’ll find somewhere to celebrate!

Each day, after returning from the walks, we’ll return to the guesthouse to freshen up. On Day 2 we will head to a local pub/restaurant for our evening meal (not included) and on Day 3 we will eat at the accommodation, with dinner prepared by your Large Outdoors host. You’ll meet up with the other participants again and find yourself re-living the adventures of the day, perhaps with a a drink in-hand!

Day 4

After breakfast and time to make lunch we’ll pack up and leave the accommodation to head out on our final walk and scramble - an adventure up Tryfan.

The north ridge of Tryfan rises up from the Ogwen Valley in an unbroken like from lake-side to over 3000 feet. It’s a must-do for adventurous walkers and one of the most visually stunning routes anywhere on these islands. You’ll find Tryfan very different to Crib Goch; there’s less exposure, and the scrambling is more ‘blocky’ giving you a different experience, but at a similar level of difficulty. From the summit we’ll admire the famous rocks of ‘Adam and Eve’ the boulders that crown Tryfan’s peak, and gaze across at the main face of Glyder Fach, where umpteen harder scrambles remain for you on another day.

Returning to the valley via an easy path, if the group have time perhaps we’ll have a final drink in a local café before it’s time to head home.

Please Note: The schedule explained above is our aim, and your Large Outdoors guide will do all they can to help you attempt Crib Goch and Tryfan, but scrambling is an activity that very much depends on the weather. If it is too wet or windy then we may not be able to attempt the scrambles due to safety. We will aim first and foremost to take you along Crib Goch, so if there is one day of good weather, that’s where we’ll go. There are also some other scrambles that are suitable for ‘bad weather’ days. Whatever happens, we will go out for the day, even if it’s walking in the valleys, and you’ll still have an adventurous weekend in Snowdonia.

On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share, or we may use a local bus (cost not included),

Good to Know

Meeting Time: from 5pm
You can arrive any time from 5pm - the Large Outdoors host will be at the accommodation to welcome you. Dinner will be served around 8pm so if you intend to arrive later than this, please ensure you have something to eat on the way.
Meeting Location:
Dol Peris
High Street
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA
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Parking: There is limited parking available at the accommodation and plenty of pay-and-display car parks nearby.
Public Transport: The easiest way to get to Dol Peris on public transport is a train to Bangor and then the S2 bus from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis. Please check service/timetables before travelling.
Taxi: A taxi from Bangor Train Station to Llanberis can cost around £30.
Please Note: On some days there could be a short drive required - where activities don’t start from the door of the accommodation. We don't include transport and participants normally car share. Some of our possible routes for the weekend mean we may need to jump on a local bus - the cost for these journeys is not included.
Finish Time: We aim to finish on the final day by 5pm - the exact finish time may depend on the planned/chosen activity, group dynamic, weather conditions, whether the group chooses to grab a coffee or lunch together during/after, etc. If you’ve travelled via public transport, please ensure you book onward travel accordingly (i.e. an open return ticket), to allow for flexibility.
We’ll be staying in the lovely Dol Peris guesthouse on this trip. It’s a spacious and cosy converted farmhouse set on the edge of Snowdonia (Eryri) National Park, so it’s perfectly placed for our itinerary. With views towards the forests and mountains, it’s a haven that we love coming back to. Wi-Fi is available, there’s a handy drying room and even a wood-burning stove for extra comfort!
Bedding is provided - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.
Accommodation Address:
Dol Peris
High Street
Llanberis
Gwynedd
LL55 4HA
Room Types:
You can book one of the following options, subject to availability:
Bed in a Shared Female Room
Bed in a Shared Male Room
Double/Twin Room
Single Room (shared bathroom)
There are Shared Rooms, where you’ll be sharing a room - with single beds, no bunks - with other participants (room sizes vary and bathrooms are shared). Double/Twin Rooms sleep up to two participants booking together (bathrooms are shared with other rooms or en-suite). Single Rooms are for one participant and have a single bed (bathrooms are shared with other rooms).
Included:
- 3 nights accommodation at Dol Peris - we have taken over exclusive use of the accommodation, so it will just be Large Outdoors participants staying.
- A Large Outdoors host/guide to welcome you, deal with meal preparation and the logistics for your experience.
- 3 days of walks with scrambling with a Large Outdoors guide.
- Home-cooked set 2-course dinners at the accommodation on 2 evenings.
- A DIY breakfast each morning (toast, cereals, fruit and yoghurt provided).
- A DIY packed lunch (sandwich and snacks) for Days 2-4.
- Tea (including decaf and herbal options), coffee (including decaf option), and squash at the accommodation.
- Bedding - but please bring a towel and don’t forget your own toiletries.
- The chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people - Large Outdoors is all about making outdoor adventures sociable.
- Pre-event support from the Large Outdoors team - give us a shout if there’s any advice or information you need and check out our Blog for useful articles too.
Not included:
- Travel to and from the meeting location.
- Travel from the accommodation to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the door. On some days there could be a short drive required - we don't include transport and participants normally car share.
- Dinner on 1 evening - we’ll book a table at a local restaurant to enjoy dinner as a group and you can purchase whatever you fancy from the menu available.
- Any extra (i.e. not mentioned above in ‘Included’) excursions or activities that you may partake in which incur a cost.
- Bottled water - tap water and squash are available at the accommodation, so please ensure you bring sufficient water bottles or carriers to fill up and take out with you.
- Alcoholic drinks - please feel free to bring something with you to enjoy at the accommodation, or there’s a handy shop next door.
- Any food, drinks or goods you choose to purchase at any shops, restaurant, pubs or cafés visited.
- Travel/activity insurance - we recommend having insurance to cover, at a minimum: cancellation and curtailment; medical and emergency expenses (including repatriation); personal accident; injury and death.
Please see our Residential Walking Kit List.
The compulsory items are selected for your safety, which is of paramount importance to us at Large Outdoors. Each participant should have the items listed.
• What level of fitness is needed?
This trip is graded as Tough (Scrambling). You don’t need any previous scrambling experience, but you will need a head for heights! Click here to see Large Outdoors’ Experience Levels.
• Can I attend on my own?
Absolutely. The majority of our participants are solo travellers and adventurers. Plenty of fun, laughter and numerous long-term friendships (and a few marriages!) have begun on Large Outdoors experiences since 2008, so there’s no need to feel worried about your first experience, or indeed trying a new type of outdoor activity, with us.
• I am currently on a specific diet / have an allergy - can you cater for me?
Unfortunately, we are generally unable to cater for a wide variety of diets or food preferences due to the nature and cost of our catered trips and/or the use of shared kitchens. However, we can offer vegetarian meals, vegan meals, provide meals with gluten* free ingredients, and/or provide dairy* free meals - these options can be selected when booking. *Please see our general FAQs for more information about dietary options.
• What transport is provided during this trip?
We do not provide any transport for this experience. On some days there could be a short drive required to activity start points and back, where they don’t start from the accommodation - participants normally car share.
• Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are not allowed on this experience, except for trained assistance dogs. If you wish to bring your trained assistance dog, please let us know in advance of booking so we can discuss the itinerary and any activity/equipment/accommodation, and of course additional safety requirements or considerations that may be necessary.
The first designated National Park in Wales, Snowdonia (Eryri National Park) includes Wales’ highest mountain, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), and an array of other peaks. Beyond the mountains, there are valleys, sandy estuaries, glacial lakes, forests and miles of walking trails.
Bounded by the Rivers Conwy and Dovey in the east and south, the view to the north and west stretches over the sea where, on a clear day, you can see the Llyn Peninsula, Cardigan Bay and even Ireland. Nestled among the mountains, you’ll find the history of the area in the form of sheep farming, forestry, and slate mining, and settlements dating back thousands of years.

Dol Peris our guesthouse for this scrambling adventure - see photos below: