southcotswoldramblers.org.uk Snowdonia 2011 Day 3 Ascent of Snowdon

Holiday Photos Day 1 Betws-y-Coed Day 2 Beddgelert Day 3 Snowdon Day 3 Llyn-y-Parc Day 4 Swallow Falls Day 5 Fairy Glen
		The Snowdon Ranger Path is our preferred route up Snowdon .
		The still waters of the lake reflecting the surrounding trees .
		And a Welsh Highland Railway train chugging up the valley .
		As we ascend, hilltops shrouded in a misty rain, we pass several small lakes .
		Our path is rocky .
		The valley opening up below us .
		We stop for coffee .
		And continuing soon join the Llanberis Path with its railway giving an easier way to the summit .
		And here we are on the top .
		Are those smiles of relief? .
		Still a bit damp .
		Not a lot of room up here .
		Anne shows how she made it with her Pacerpoles .
		Finally Tim makes it to the top .
		Then starts to climb down .
		Could that be a break in the cloud? .
		Things are starting to clear .
		The views we missed on our way up .
		We can even see the coast .
		Did Hillary and Tensing sit in a cafe doing a crossword when they reached the top of Everest? .
		They obviously needed a bit of help .
		While Tim concentrates on his tea
		A photocall outside the cafe .
		And we start our descent, the PYG path snaking away below .
		And looking down the valley we can now see the north coast .
Soon we get views of Llanberis Lake .
As we pause to cross the railway to rejoin the Snowdon Ranger Path .
Waiting for the train to trundle up the valley .
Scattering sheep .
Packed with passengers - a good way up Snowdon for those who can't walk it .
As we continue our descent we look again over to the coast .
And looking back the train is heading down .
It's a bit easier walking down .
Spread out over a stoney track .
The view again down to Llanberis .
And to the surrounding hills .
Reaching a level section we stride out .
And again the Welsh Highland railway comes into view .
We pass the farmhouse with the water wheel .
And back over the railway to the cars .
Photos and captions from Richard

As you can see, as well as getting to know the South Cotswolds, we arrange the occasional walking holiday. We try to keep fit and succeed in having a good old chat. If you are interested in coming with us, see our Led Walks Programme and ring the leader if you have any questions about a particular walk. After two or three walks we hope you will then want to join the group as part of the Ramblers.