Snowdonia National Park in North Wales is synonymous with beautiful, rugged landscapes and wonderful trekking and outdoor pursuits. The highest mountain in England and Wales at 1085m, Snowdon’s Welsh name is Yr Wyddfa, reputedly the burial place of a mythical giant. A popular summit trek by day-time, it forms a real challenge by night.
Standing at the summit by moonlight will be an unforgettable experience, as will seeing the sunrise from the mountain slopes as we descend. Witnessing the spectacular landscapes opening up before us as the day grows lighter is a magical and unforgettable experience.
Our base for this challenge is a friendly hotel, which makes for a comfortable, sociable start to our challenge as we tuck into fantastic food and get to know each other. At the end, we gather back together in the warm and celebrate our overnight achievement with a slap-up breakfast!
We’ll meet in the evening in Llanberis, the popular village at the foot of Snowdon, and get ready for our trek. We’ll have a late energy-fuelling dinner and a full briefing, switch on our head-torches, and set off on our exciting night challenge!
We follow the Llanberis Path, which roughly shadows the route of the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway. It’s the most gradual route up Snowdon with good conditions underfoot, and therefore best suited to our ascent in the dark! There is an initial steep section; after this our route continues quite gradually. The path shows up quite easily most of the time under the torchlight. Trekking up at night is a very different experience than during the day; our senses grow used to the darkness and we can enjoy the silence and the remoteness, and the views of the night sky arcing above us.
After the Halfway House the gradient becomes steeper in places, but we know we’re not far off the summit! We pass through a narrow railway bridge, and it’s not long before we get to a standing stone, marking where other trails meet ours. A little further on we come to the summit at 1085m. We have gained approx 900m in height since we set off – quite an achievement!
After some time to experience the summit – though it will probably be quite cold at the top, so you may not want to linger too long! – we leave the summit and return to Llanberis the same way. The sky will start to lighten on our way down, and we may be able to enjoy the wonderful views over the Menai Strait towards Anglesey while we are still high enough to enjoy them. As the sun rises and lights up our surroundings, we’ll be amazed by what we climbed in the dark! The descent will be much quicker and less arduous, but still tiring and can be hard on the knees. We return to our hotel for a big celebration breakfast! After saying our farewells to our fellow trekkers, we head home, tired but very elated!
We’ll meet in the evening in Llanberis, the popular village at the foot of Snowdon, and get ready for our trek. We’ll have a late energy-fuelling dinner and a full briefing, switch on our head-torches, and set off on our exciting night challenge!
We follow the Llanberis Path, which roughly shadows the route of the famous Snowdon Mountain Railway. It’s the most gradual route up Snowdon with good conditions underfoot, and therefore best suited to our ascent in the dark! There is an initial steep section; after this our route continues quite gradually. The path shows up quite easily most of the time under the torchlight. Trekking up at night is a very different experience than during the day; our senses grow used to the darkness and we can enjoy the silence and the remoteness, and the views of the night sky arcing above us.
After the Halfway House the gradient becomes steeper in places, but we know we’re not far off the summit! We pass through a narrow railway bridge, and it’s not long before we get to a standing stone, marking where other trails meet ours. A little further on we come to the summit at 1085m. We have gained approx 900m in height since we set off – quite an achievement!
After some time to experience the summit – though it will probably be quite cold at the top, so you may not want to linger too long! – we leave the summit and return to Llanberis the same way. The sky will start to lighten on our way down, and we may be able to enjoy the wonderful views over the Menai Strait towards Anglesey while we are still high enough to enjoy them. As the sun rises and lights up our surroundings, we’ll be amazed by what we climbed in the dark! The descent will be much quicker and less arduous, but still tiring and can be hard on the knees. We return to our hotel for a big celebration breakfast! After saying our farewells to our fellow trekkers, we head home, tired but very elated!
Overseas trek or cycles - You commit to raising the target and pay at least 80% of this to your chosen charity 10 weeks prior to departure and the final 20% within 2 weeks of your return.
UK One day and weekend events - All fundraising must be received by the charity 6 weeks prior to departure.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Part Payment Option*
Fundraising as above however, your contribution to the trip cost gives you a lower fundraising target.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Full Payment Option
You can raise as much money as you can and 100% will go to your chosen charity. This will be due for payment 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
Paid by your charity 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events) providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Part Payment Option*
Set contribution paid by you, remaining costs paid by your charity providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Full Payment Option
Paid by you together with any applicable airline taxes (capped at £250), 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
* Not available on UK Challenge weekends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Experienced Discover Adventure leaders and back-up support on the mountain
Dinner before ascent and celebration breakfast at the end; some snacks on the mountain
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Travel insurance (optional)
Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
Transport to / from event and parking fees
Entry to any optional sites or activities
Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Overseas trek or cycles - You commit to raising the target and pay at least 80% of this to your chosen charity 10 weeks prior to departure and the final 20% within 2 weeks of your return.
UK One day and weekend events - All fundraising must be received by the charity 6 weeks prior to departure.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Part Payment Option*
Fundraising as above however, your contribution to the trip cost gives you a lower fundraising target.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Full Payment Option
You can raise as much money as you can and 100% will go to your chosen charity. This will be due for payment 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
Paid by your charity 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events) providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Part Payment Option*
Set contribution paid by you, remaining costs paid by your charity providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Full Payment Option
Paid by you together with any applicable airline taxes (capped at £250), 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
* Not available on UK Challenge weekends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Experienced Discover Adventure leaders and back-up support on the mountain
Dinner before ascent and celebration breakfast at the end; some snacks on the mountain
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Travel insurance (optional)
Personal spending money, souvenirs and drinks
Transport to / from event and parking fees
Entry to any optional sites or activities
Any applicable surcharges as per Terms and Conditions
Overseas trek or cycles - You commit to raising the target and pay at least 80% of this to your chosen charity 10 weeks prior to departure and the final 20% within 2 weeks of your return.
UK One day and weekend events - All fundraising must be received by the charity 6 weeks prior to departure.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Part Payment Option*
Fundraising as above however, your contribution to the trip cost gives you a lower fundraising target.
Your chosen charity will retain 50% of the target plus any additional fundraising you achieve.
Full Payment Option
You can raise as much money as you can and 100% will go to your chosen charity. This will be due for payment 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
Paid by your charity 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events) providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Part Payment Option*
Set contribution paid by you, remaining costs paid by your charity providing they have received agreed amount of the fundraising target. If you are on a bespoke challenge your charity may charge Airline Taxes – please contact your charity for further information.
Full Payment Option
Paid by you together with any applicable airline taxes (capped at £250), 8 weeks prior to departure (4 weeks for UK one day and weekend events).
The food provided is plentiful and will give you plenty of energy. Where lunch is included, it may be a buffet-style lunch-stop, or a packed lunch. Dinners and breakfasts are generally eaten in camp or at our hotel, depending on the trip. Being vegetarian or having other dietary requirements is not usually a problem provided you let us know well in advance. If you know there are plenty of foods you cannot eat you may wish to bring extra snacks from home so you can top up your energy supply.
Your trip will be led by experienced Discover Adventure leaders and support crew. Our leaders are selected for their knowledge and experience, friendliness and approachability, sense of humour and ability to safely and effectively deal with any situation that arises; they are also trained in first aid. You are in very safe hands with a Discover Adventure leader. The crew will have mobile phones and/or radios where appropriate, medical kit and other safety apparatus where necessary, as well as vehicle support.
Your safety, and that of the rest of the group, is our highest priority. Our trips are designed and planned with safety in mind. Your crew will be equipped with communication devices (eg phones, radios and/or emergency satellite phones), medical kit and other safety apparatus appropriate to the destination. Our leaders always have access to our 24-hour emergency UK back-up. They are responsible for safety on the trip, and will make any changes to the itinerary they deem necessary, should local conditions dictate. Pre-trip administration - such as medical questionnaires and travel insurance as appropriate - is all done with your safety in mind.
We plan our trips around the optimal weather conditions, but could still be exposed to bad weather at any time. It is vital you are prepared for all conditions. We provide you with a detailed packing kit-list on registration, as well as details on useful discounts you are entitled to as a Discover Adventure customer. We are always available if you need advice.
This is designed to be a challenge, and it is vital that you train sufficiently for it. We will supply you with a thorough training guide once you have registered. Training is all part of the preparation: inadequate training will impact on your enjoyment of the trip, and your chances of completing it. We expect all participants to train hard in advance, but we respect everyone’s limits and do not expect everyone to maintain the same pace. If you have concerns about your fitness or if you have reduced mobility please do contact us for a confidential chat about whether this challenge is appropriate for you.
The Discover Adventure leaders were amazing. So supportive and caring, they were so well equipped with spare gloves, hats and even hiking poles! Felt very safe with the leaders and would recommend the company to anyone.
Simon - July 2018
This is a tough challenge, but an absolutely amazing adventure, which gave me memories that will last a lifetime. thank you!
Eve - July 2018
Discover Adventure offer fantastic challenges and support in equal measure. They are completely honest about how hard your chosen challenge will be and send you a superb training schedule and itinerary well in advance, so there is no excuse not to be fit enough to take… Read more + part in the challenge. On the day itself the Discover Adventure crew are extremely knowledgeable, approachable and supportive to everyone taking part. Couldn't be in better hands. Read less -
Sarah - June 2017
Well organised & really patient crew!
Philip - June 2017
Rated: 5* Excellent experience with highly competent people.
Val - June 2017
Rated: 5* It was the most physically and mentally challenging thing I have ever done, but with the wonderful support from the crew we made it and were elated.
Elin - May 2017
Just returned from a challenging trek up Snowdon overnight. The weather conditions were horrendous, however, the professional team from Discover Adventure kept us motivated and safe throughout the experience. The team were clearly highly experienced, and I cannot thank… Read more + them enough for giving us an experience of a lifetime. Memories that I shall have forever. I will definitely recommend Discover Adventure, and please pass on my thanks to our guides. Keep up the good work. Read less -
Adrian - November 2016
Discover Adventure could not have provided better support upto and including the challenge.
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Trek Training Weekend
£170 Special Offer - Only when you book at the same time as registering for your main challenge
Discover Adventure Trek Training Weekends take place in Snowdonia National Park, Wales. This training weekend is designed to put you through your paces to enable you to gauge fitness levels and gain advice from our experienced leaders.
Trips are graded Yellow, Orange or Red, in increasing level of challenge. This trip lies within the YELLOW range.
The grade is determined by factors such as terrain, distance, climate, altitude, etc. Each colour grade has a spectrum which reflects the difficulty of these factors; trip duration, accommodation and living conditions (see icon) are also taken into account.
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