GLS Charity Walk Route: Pyg Track
GLS Charity Walk Route: Pyg Track
From Pen y Pass car park, the Pyg Track is one of three paths, others being Miners and Crib Goch. Pyg Track is a rocky and difficult path with several steep climbs.
While the Pyg track is one of the shortest routes up yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), it is rugged and challenging route to the summit, the Pyg Track is well maintained and easy to follow, this route has the least amount of vertical ascent but it’s still quite a tough walk.
Beginning at Pen y Pass, the Pyg winds its way over Bwlch y Moch, where you will catch your first glimpse of Llyn Llydaw and its iconic causeway, at this point you have come about 1.6km (1mile) you will go over the style to continuing along the foothills of Crib Goch, the path to the right before the style leads to Crib Goch, the Pyg eventually meets the Miners’ Track at around 760M then continuing on to meet the Llanberis Path to the summit of yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at 1085M (3,560ft)
The idea is simple: you pick a route, make your £10 donation via the “Count Me In” button and turn up… if all things go to plan as per Newton’s theory then we shall all meet at the top at the same time …or at least on the same day unless Murphy’s law prevails LOL..
Hopefully we can arrive at similar times and have a coffee if the cafe is open although we do encourage you to bring your own hot/cold drinks .
A full packing list will be emailed to you a week before the event so please make sure you can receive emails from Gift Life Saturday.
Duration: 6hrs.
Distance: 11km (6.8miles)
Fitness Level: Good
Difficulty Level: Hard.
Age: Over 18’s can bring +1 have to be 15 or over
Dogs: Yes but may have to be on a lead.
Charity: Llanberis Mountain Rescue
Our chosen charity for this month is Llanberis Mountain Rescue.
All the mountain rescues around the UK are run on a voluntary basis and they rely on donations from people like you and me to meet the running costs of vehicles, helicopters (generally shared) and equipment.
Most of us have watched these people in action from afar but few of us have seen them up close and personal.
The dedication and courage they display leaves us all in awe and very grateful indeed. They drop everything, leave their loved ones, put their own lives in danger to rescue those who they have never met and perhaps will never meet again.
About GLS
Gift Life Saturday generates funds for the charities you choose. We help you to get active and support those causes in an enjoyable way.
By participating you donate to reputable organizations, typically associated with health and wellness, and providing opportunities for the wider community to engage in the great outdoors we all love.
Gift Life Saturday partners with Gift Life Adventures to provide these activities…
Support Charities that best resonate with you.
The activities will be varied, enjoyable, sometimes inspiring and invigorating but reflecting our DNA – Safe, accessible, varied, controlled and rewarding. There will be something for everyone – including (but not limited to) hiking, biking, canoeing, swimming, climbing, yoga and more. We’ll invite your suggestions and build them into the monthly schedule…
How it works
Sign up on the Gift Life Saturday charity page for the activity and charity that best resonates with you, pay your fixed £10 donation by pressing “Count Me In”. Each activity is a standard fixed donation per person per event/charity. Make the donation on the system to reserve your place. The exact location with meeting times and kit list…
