DATE: 8-10 August 2025
DURATION: 2 nights/3 days
LOCATION: Snowdonia, Wales
ACCOMMODATION: YHA Pen Y Pass
TRIP STYLE: Essentials
ABILITY: Challenging
EARLY BIRD PRICE: £360pp*
*valid until 31/03/2025
*From 2025, we have a new rating attached to all our trips. You can read more about our three trip styles here.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✓ 2 x nights accommodation at YHA Pen Y Pass
✓ 2 x breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 x dinners
✓ Welcome and introduction with your OAG host
✓ Guided hike up Snowdon with trained Mountain Leaders
✓ Group picnic on the mountain (BYO)
✓ Evening games and drinks at YHA with the group
✓ Morning ‘warm down walk’ to Dolbadarn Castle
✓ Group kayaking session on Llyn Padarn
✓ Wild swim at the stunning Llyn Padarn
✓ Group lunch on Sunday to end our weekend together
✓ OAG host available throughout the trip
✓ WhatsApp group to connect with other guests
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
✕ Travel to and from the venue
✕ Travel insurance for the trip
✕ Any additional meals or drinks not stated above (note: Saturday lunch is not included as we will be out – please bring a packed lunch with you, and you can store it in the fridges overnight)
Accommodation
Our accommodation for the weekend is the ideally situated YHA Pen-Y-Pass in Snowdonia National Park, and only a a matter of meters in distance from the start of the trails up to Snowdon.
Our accommodation offers our group basic and comfortable accommodation in the heart of beautiful Snowdonia, surrounded by stunning scenery at every angle. After a long day hiking, we can head back to our accommodation and enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal and lounge in the bar areas.
Our accommodation for the trip will be in 4-bed and 6-bed dorms, exclusive to our group. If you’re booking with a friend let us know and we’ll make sure you get a room together.
NOTE: There is no car parking at this hostel. Parking is nearby at Nant Peris.
Food
Our meals for the weekend will be prepared on-site at our accommodation, for breakfast and dinner. Saturday lunch is not included, as we will be out all day, so please bring something to eat for Saturday lunch, such as a packed lunch.
Itinerary
*Please note this itinerary is subject to change, and is weather dependent.
Friday
- Arrive at our venue
- Check in and meet your room mates
- Welcome and introduction with your host
- Group ice-breaker session with your host
- Dinner
Saturday
- Breakfast
- Guided hike to the Snowdon Summit with trained Mountain Leaders
- Group picnic on the mountain (BYO) in the sunshine (hopefully!)
- Back to YHA to warm up and recover from the day
- Free time to relax
- Dinner
- Games night with your fellow guests
Sunday
- Breakfast
- Check out and drive to our morning activity
- Morning ‘warm down walk’ to Dolbadarn Castle
- Group watersports activity at Llyn Padarn (kayaking)
- Wild swim at the stunning Llyn Padarn
- Group lunch to end our weekend together
- Goodbyes
Getting here
The venue for our weekend is in the middle of the Snowdonia National Park, just outside the town of Betws-y-Coed, and is around 1 hour from Wrexham. The nearest station is Betws-y-Coed, or if driving you can coordinate car-sharing in the trip WhatsApp group.
Closest train station
Betws-y-Coed
Address
YHA Snowdon Pen-y-Pass, A4086, Caernarfon LL55 4NY
You can see the terms and conditions via the above link.
Still have questions? Drop us a message on Instagram.
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FAQs
What kit do I need?
- Hiking/outdoor clothing including trail running shoes or hiking boots
- A towel and any cosmetics and toiletries
- Waterproof jacket, plus hat
- Fleece or warm jumper
- Small daypack for hiking and/or when out and about
- Water bottle and snacks
INSURANCE
It is the attendee’s responsibility to have the appropriate travel insurance for this trip.
You can see the terms and conditions via the above link.
Still have questions? Drop us a message on Instagram.
