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Summer Hillwalking and Mountaineering
Hillwalking Holidays in North Wales

Whether you want to walk through peaceful, unspoilt fields and paths or you'd rather scramble up exposed rocky ridges Snowdonia has everything on offer. The towering peaks of Tryfan, Snowdon and the surrounding mountains are riddled with technical scrambling and mountaineering challenges whilst the beautiful lakes and rolling hills below provide a tranquil setting for more relaxing walks and rambles.
On our Summer hillwalking and mountaineering courses our highly skilled instructors help you gain all the skills, techniques and, most of all, the confidence you need to travel further in the hills under your own steam.
So whatever you’re looking for, from a breathtaking white-knuckle week in the mountains or a relaxing week strolling through the hills you're sure to find just the thing at Plas y Brenin.

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Snowdonia's Classic Walks
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaWhy not explore the picturesque hills of Snowdonia with our experienced instructors? On each of the five days you'll walk at your own, comfortable pace through remote, beautiful countryside taking in views from classic mountains like Snowdon, Tryfan, Carneddau, and the Glyders. You'll also have a chance to study the mountain flora and fauna that thrive in these isolated areas so don't forget to bring your camera. In the evenings you can attend talks on subjects like mountain clothing and equipment, navigation and emergency procedures,or simply relax and enjoy a chat in the bar whilst absorbing the mountain atmosphere.
Previous Experience  none required.
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5 £350 £365
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Hillwalking Weekend
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaFor most people the breathtaking views Snowdonia has to offer are only seen on postcards. If you're one of those people here's your opportunity to see that scenery first hand on a guided tour of Snowdonia's most famous regions. Throughout the weekend our local instructors will be on hand to offer advice on how you can enjoy the hills under your own steam, making sure you get to know the area and pick up some basic hillwalking skills in the process.
Previous Experience  none required.
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2 £167 £175
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Fourteen Peaks Challenge
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaJoin us on this five-day guided traverse attempting to take in all 14 of Snowdonia's highest peaks. Admire the view from the top of some of the National Park's finest mountains on this exciting week-long adventure. Snowdon, Tryfan, the Glyders, Y Garn and all the Carneddau peaks.
Are you up to the challenge?
Previous Experience  summer hillwalking.
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5 £ £445
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Discover Navigation
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaLet our instructors take you through every aspect of basic navigation from symbols, scales and grid references to ground shape, measuring distance, taking bearings and using a compass. The perfect course to equip you with the basic skills to explore the mountains with confidence.
Previous Experience  none required.
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2 £167 £175
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Navigation Skills
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaIf you need to develop your navigation skills or your navigation is not as good as you would like, then this two day course provides an ideal opportunity to refine your technique. You will cover all aspects of advanced navigation and leave capable of finding your way confidently, day or night and in bad weather. A practical night navigation exercise will be included on dates between the beginning of September and end of April.
Previous Experience  basic navigation skills.
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2 £196 £205
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Getting to Grips with GPS
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaWhether you have a GPS and you're not sure that you are getting the most from it or you're thinking of buying one and you'd like to learn the ropes before you invest, this is an ideal route. Out on the hill you?ll discover just how much you can and can't rely on this revolutionary navigational aid. You'll even find out what to do in the event of its failure. During the course you'll also gain an understanding of 'Map Memory' software.
Previous Experience  basic navigation understanding.
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2 £210 £220
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Complete Navigation
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaOver the course of these five days you'll develop from having little or no navigational experience to having a firm understanding of mountain navigation techniques. You'll look at the traditional methods of navigation, using a map and compass before moving on to examine the benefits that modern technology can bring, using a handheld GPS system. All of this will, of course, be wrapped up with plenty of walking in the hills, putting everything into practice in real situations to further your understanding. A great way to rapidly develop a well rounded knowledge of mountain navigation or to consolidate and expand a basic grasp of traditional technique.
Previous Experience  none required.
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5 £415 £440
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Hillwalking Skills
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaIf you're a regular hillwalker but lack the confidence to stray off the beaten track, then this five day course will help to improve your navigation, route planning, and knowledge of both emergency procedures and the mountain environment. Throughout this practical course you will have the opportunity to explore the dramatic higher peaks of Snowdonia, and travel over some of its wilder terrain.
Previous Experience  an interest in hillwalking rather than experience is important.
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5 £415 £430
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Mountaineering Skills
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaCovering the more advanced skills of summer hillwalking and mountaineering, this five day course concentrates on the techniques required for multi-day journeys and travel in the sometimes hostile conditions and rocky terrain encountered in the British mountains. Perfect if you are an experienced hillwalker who wants to develop the necessary techniques of navigation, route finding, expedition camping, basic ropework and hazard awareness needed to look after yourself and your friends or family in the mountains.
The course includes a two day expedition with an overnight camp.
Previous Experience   summer hillwalking.
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5 £418 £445
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Discover Scrambling
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaAs a summer hillwalker you will often want to go to places which require more specialist techniques than you possess. If you are interested in learning how to move over steep ground safely, perhaps using a rope, then this is the ideal course for you. By the end of the weekend you will have traversed some of Snowdonia's classic rocky ridges.
Previous Experience  summer hillwalking.
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2 £227 £240
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Walker to Scrambler
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaIf you want to develop your hillwalking skills to take you over steeper and more adventurous ground, come with us on this week long scramble through Snowdonia's highest peaks. Staying each night at Plas y Brenin, you'll spend five days far from the beaten track, exploring exciting and demanding classic scrambles, whilst learning everything you need to know about route finding, simple ropework, navigation, equipment selection, and how to interpret mountain weather. You'll cover lots of ground too, helping you get to know the area and unlocking Snowdonia for your future trips.
Previous Experience  summer hillwalking
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5 £454 £480
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Advanced Scrambling
HIllwalking, mountaineering and scrambling in North Wales and SnowdoniaAn introduction to the higher grade scrambles, looking at personal skills and techniques for the safe ascent of grade 2 and 3 scrambles. For those who have done some of the classic grade 1 routes and want to venture onto more challenging terrain, learning the ropework skills necessary for safe travel on grade 3 routes.
Previous Experience  some scrambling experience and a good level of hillwalking fitness
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5 £470 £490
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