⛰️ (Snowdonia) Hiking Glyderau Mountain Range & Sea Cliffs of Holy Island

Name: ⛰️ (Snowdonia) Hiking Glyderau Mountain Range & Sea Cliffs of Holy Island
Start: 2025-10-18T06:45:00+01:00
End: 2025-10-19T21:00:00+01:00
Location: Novotel London West

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 06:45 am to Sun, 19 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Novotel London West | London, EN

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This weekend will add something new to our previous adventures! We're off to North Wales to experience some of the best mountain and coastal scenery the UK has to offer.
Departing from London early on Saturday morning, we'll head to Snowdonia National Park. It is also known as ‘Eryri’, a Welsh name that can be translated as ‘the place of the eagles’. Covering 838 square miles, it is the largest and oldest national park in Wales. Today we'll hike in the Ogwen Valley – undoubtedly one the most beautiful and popular places in the national park, famous for its towering mountains, crystal-clear lakes and dramatic glacial landscapes. We'll complete a horseshoe route, taking in the two highest peaks in the Glyderau mountain range – Glyder Fawr (1,001m) and Glyder Fach (994m). Both peaks are part of the Welsh 3,000s – the 15 highest summits in Wales over 3,000 feet. Glyder Fach boasts incredible rock formations in the form of Castell y Gwynt (‘Castle of the Winds’), with its series of tall spiky rocks and the famous Cantilever – a precariously balanced rock that numerous generations have attempted to topple, but to no avail. A must do photo opportunity! Throughout the whole walk, we'll enjoy majestic panoramic views of the Snowdon Massif, Glyderau and Carneddau peaks and three beautiful lakes (Llyn Ogwen, Llyn Idwal and Llyn Bochlwyd). After the hike, we'll drive to our hotel on the Isle of Anglesey, where we'll have dinner and rest.
On Sunday, we'll explore one of the most scenic stretches of the Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path. After a hearty breakfast at our hotel, we'll take a short drive to the South Stack Cliffs Nature Reserve. We'll follow a dramatic clifftop trail to the small rocky islands of South Stack and North Stack, and visit the South Stack Lighthouse – one of Wales' most photographed lighthouses. On this walk, we'll also ascend Holyhead Mountain, the highest point of the Isle of Anglesey. Despite its small height of 220 metres, it has a true mountain feel and offers stunning panoramic views over the bustling Holyhead Harbour and Snowdonia mountains. Our hike will finish at the beautiful sandy beach of Porth Dafarch, from where we'll head to Trearddur Bay for lunch.
ITINERARY
Saturday:
06:45 Meet outside Hotel Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, W6 8DR (a five-minute walk from Hammersmith Station)
07:00 Sharp departure
13:30-18:30 Hike to the peaks of Glyder Fawr (1,001m) and Glyder Fach (994m) from the Ogwen Valley (difficulty: Difficult, distance: 10km, ascent: 820m)
19:30 Check-in at Premier Inn Holyhead Hotel on the Isle of Anglesey, dinner and free time
Sunday:
07:00 Breakfast
08:00 Departure
08:15-12:45 Clifftop hike to the islands of South Stack and North Stack via Holyhead Mountain and the South Stack Lighthouse (difficulty: Moderate, distance: 12km, ascent: 330m)
13:00-14:30 Lunch at the award-winning Trearddur Bay Beach, free time by the sea
14:30 Departure
21:00 London, Hammersmith
DIFFICULTY & EQUIPMENT
Please note that this trip requires a good level of fitness. Good hiking boots with ankle support and waterproof clothing are essential (see the ‘What to bring’ section for more details).
TRANSPORT
As on most of our trips, we'll travel in a comfortable 16-seater minibus.
PRIVATE ROOM
The default option is a shared twin room at the hotel (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender). A small number of private rooms, for your own use, is available for £35 extra – let us know if you would like an upgrade!
LUGGAGE
You can bring two small bags with you: one cabin size personal item bag (up to 10kg) and one smaller hiking backpack to fit under the seat. During the hike, you can leave your luggage in the minibus.
BOOKING
Please RSVP and pay by bank transfer to the account below, leaving your Meetup name and the name of the trip as a reference (e.g. John Snowdonia):
Business Account Name: London Social Hiking Limited
Sort Code: 20-17-20
Account Number: 63116514
We'll let you know by changing your status to ‘Paid’ as soon as the payment is cleared. You can check your status next to your name in the attendees list of the event. Please allow up to 24 hours for the payment to arrive.
THE PRICE OF £268 INCLUDES
• Transport throughout the trip
• Experienced, professional PSV minibus driver
• Guiding on all hiking routes by an experienced and qualified Mountain Leader
• One night's accommodation at a hotel in shared twin rooms (you'll share your room with somebody from our group of the same gender)
• Professional event organisation
• Group first aid kit with qualified first aiders
• Admin fee
• 20% VAT
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Personal insurance (for cancellation, accident, health, emergency evacuation and loss, theft of or damage to baggage and personal effects, and personal trekking insurance)
• Food
HOW TO CONTACT US
For all enquiries, please PM Anna (the main organiser) via Meetup. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] We'll usually get back to you within 4 hours.
Your guide will be Anna (07596844467, only for use during the hike). Please get in touch if you have any difficulty locating the meeting point or need help during the trip.
WHAT TO BRING
• Suitable hiking shoes with ankle support
• Waterproof and windproof jacket and trousers
• Gloves/hat/cap
• Water bottle (min 1L)
• Nuts and energy snacks to last you during the trip
• Walking poles (optional)
• Head torch
• Gaiters (optional)
• Second pair of comfortable (non-hiking) shoes for minibus journeys
• Comfortable clothes to change after the hike
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