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Book on Welsh 3000s Challenge
| Welsh Three Thousand Foot Challenges Book | A detailed and inspiring guide to the Welsh 3000s and other Welsh mountain challenges, written by fell runners Roy Clayton and Ronald Turnbull |
Mountain Guides
| Run Snowdonia | Guides for the Welsh 3000s Challenge, walking or running, to be completed inside a 24 hour time period |
| Run Snowdonia Will 4 Adventure Seren Ventures Snowdonia Adventures Adventure Cafe High Trek Plas y Brenin Wandering Aengus Treks |
Guides for the Welsh 3000s over a two to six day period |
Travel Information
| Trains | Bangor station is nearest to Pen y Pass (start point). Llandudno Junction station is nearest to Bwlch y Ddeufaen. Llanfairfechan station is nearest to Abergwyngregyn, but some trains do not stop here (otherwise use Bangor). You can check times and book tickets at Virgin Trains. |
| Gwynedd bus timetable | Service 85/86 then S1 for Bangor train station to Pen y Pass Service 5/X5 for Abergwyngregyn (bus stop is about 2 miles from walk end-point) to Llanfairfechan or Bangor Services S2, S6 and 97/98/S97 may also be of use |
| Conwy Bus Service 19/X19 (PDF) | Bus service from Rowen (bus stop is about 3 miles from Bwlch y Ddeufaen end-point) to Llandudno Junction |
| Chubbs Taxis, Bangor | 24 hour taxi firm, for those finishing at Abergwyngregyn. They can be called at any time of night (although some prior warning is preferable), but getting back to Pen y Pass will cost £30, or £40 after midnight. |
Accommodation: Camping
| There are two campsites in Nant Peris - Cae Gwyn: 01286 870718 Ty Isaf: 01286 870494 |
Fairly basic, but in a convenient location and rarely full. The Vaynol Arms pub is very close. |
| Campsites near to Capel Curig | Four camp sites are listed |
| Garth Farm campsite, Capel Curig | |
| Mountain Farm campsite, Llanberis | |
| The Snowdon Fricsan Inn campsite, Llanberis | |
| Llyn Gwynant campsite, Nant Gwynant | |
| Swallow Falls Hotel campsite, Betws y Coed |
Accommodation: Bunkhouses, Camping Barns and Self Catering (ideal for groups)
| Bunkhouses near to Capel Curig | Six bunkhouses are listed |
| Boulder Adventures, Llanberis | Provide accommodation for those not involved in their activities. Click on "Accommodation and Prices". |
| Gallt-y-Glyn Hotel bunkhouse, Llanberis | |
| The Snowdon Fricsan Inn bunkhouse, Llanberis | |
| Jesse James' bunkhouse, Llanberis | |
| Bryn Dinas bunkhouse, Nant Gwynant | |
| Llyn Gwynant camping barns, Nant Gwynant | Big barns - you sleep on the floor in your sleeping bag |
| Pete's Sleeps self catering accommodation, Llanberis | Above the legendary Pete's Eats cafe |
| Snowdon House self catering accommodation and bunkhouse, Nant Peris | Offer a two night weekend option |
| BMC club hut list download page | Generally these can only be booked by BMC affiliated clubs, but some are happy to accept a few honest sounding walkers/runners. The Welsh section begins on page six, and there are many which would be suitable. Locations include Nant Peris, Capel Curig, Llanberis, Nant Gwynant, Deiniolen and Bethesda. |
Accommodation: Youth Hostels
| Pen y Pass Youth Hostel | At the start point of the walk |
| Rowen Youth Hostel | Less than two miles walk from the Bwlch y Ddeufaen car park end-point (see Route: Carnedd Section) |
| Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel | At Llyn Ogwen. Ideal stop-off point if you're doing the walk over two or three days. Also, within easy driving distance of Pen y Pass. |
| Llanberis Youth Hostel | |
| Capel Curig Youth Hostel | |
| Bryn Gwynant Youth Hostel, Nant Gwynant | |
| Betws y Coed Youth Hostel |
Accommodation: Bed and Breakfast and Hotels
| Llanberis hotels and B+Bs | A list of options in Llanberis |
| Capel Curig hotels and B+Bs | A list of options in Capel Curig |
| Pen y Gwryd Hotel, nr Pen y Pass | Historic hotel very close to the start point. Used in 1953 as a training base for Hillary and the Everest team. |
Accommodation on the Route
| Pen y Pass |
Pen y Pass Youth Hostel is at the start point. Pen y Gwryd Hotel is within easy walking distance. |
| Nant Peris | Nant Peris Community Website - several options available |
| Llyn Ogwen |
Idwal Cottage Youth Hostel Gwern Gof Uchaf campsite (nearest campsite) also has a bunkhouse. Gwern Gof Isaf campsite (a short walk) has two bunkhouses. |
| Bwlch y Ddeufaen | Rowen Youth Hostel is less than two miles walk from this exit point. |
Other Interesting Links
| www.walk-snowdonia.co.uk | Excellent selection of walking routes in Snowdonia, along with other useful information. |
| www.walkeryri.org.uk | Snowdonia site including mountain walking routes, photo gallery, walking blog, GPS logs and lots more. Very inspiring. |
| v-g.me.uk | Vivien and Geoff's superb backpacking site includes photos and descriptions of many walks in Snowdonia. Click on"Trips and Photos". |
| www.trekkingbritain.com | Collection of great walks around the UK with route directions, trail information, maps and photography. |
| www.walkingenglishman.com | Mike Brockhurst’s detailed site covers a great mix of areas and includes walks ranging from single day walks to long distance routes. The walks range from easy strolls to full day epics and even the odd scramble so there is something for everyone. |
| www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northwest/sites/walks/ | Site containing a large number of walks from North West Wales, with many contributions from members of the public. |