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Ridge Walking in Winter

These routes – without exception – are severely affected by winter weather and its ground conditions, making great demands on winter skills and navigating ability. An ice-axe is essential (so are crampons – even if these are held in reserve); but so too is the stamina and experience to cope with what can suddenly develop into a very serious expedition. Some of the scrambling routes – Snowdon Horseshoe and Bristly Ridge among them – can be totally transformed by winter conditions, becoming potential winter climbs of some difficulty.

Variants to Routes

Some of these are merely alternative starts or finishes, chosen to help ease a logistical problem with transport; whereas others – full ridge walks in their own rights – are included to broaden the scope in the more popular central areas.

Access

While access to all routes – as described – is presently accepted (though not guaranteed), the situation can be expected to change from time to time. This is especially true for ‘sensitive’ areas like Nantlle or the Arans. The Snowdonia National Park Authority have been effective in resolving recent access difficulties; but if an awkward situation should develop unexpectedly, then maintaining a diplomatic and considerate approach can only help in smoothing your passage.