Starting on PYG Track

Snowdonia National Park, Wales PYG Track is the name of a hiking route to Snowdon and it was the trail we used to go up Snowdon. Starting point here.

On the Trail

Snowdonia National Park, Wales The first part of the trail was relatively flat. Snowdon in the distance.

The Path Taken So Far

Snowdonia National Park, Wales Great views of the park opened up soon after the starting point. This is looking back towards the starting point, with the highway still visible.

Llyn Llydaw & Miner's Track

Snowdonia National Park, Wales The lake named Llyn Llydaw. The Miner's Track trail is also visible here, which is another path to the summit.

Towards Glaslyn

Snowdonia National Park, Wales Glaslyn is the lake in the distance and it sits under the summit of Snowdon. Closing in on the home stretch to the summit here.

Glaslyn & Llyn Llydaw

Snowdonia National Park, Wales View of the two lakes during the final leg of ascent to the summit.

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Snowdonia National Park, Wales There's a train that runs to the Snowdon Summit. It's a special type of train because of the steep gradients that it has to traverse.

Western Summit View

Snowdonia National Park, Wales The view from the Snowdon summit, looking at the train station. The coast and ocean is also visible in the far distance.

Eastern Summit View

Snowdonia National Park, Wales From just under the summit, the PYG Track trail is visible, as our several others. A couple sheep are also taking in the sights.

Down from the Summit

Snowdonia National Park, Wales Looking back up at the summit point. It was less crowded here and the views almost as good.

Snowdon Mountain Railway

Snowdonia National Park, Wales About to head back down as another train brings more visitors to the summit.

Looking Down at Two Lakes

Snowdonia National Park, Wales One final look down from near the summit at the trails and lakes.