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A Connoisseur's Trek Along the Backbone of North Wales 
TransSnowdonia takes the highest and wildest route across the National Park following the northern section of the Cambrian Way. It covers over a quarter the length of Wales over Snowdonia's most magnificent and challenging mountains. It is not for the unfit or inexperienced, but for lovers of strenuous walking it's the tops! 
Cantilever stone, Glyder Fach 
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Cadair Idris and Views - What Views! 
The week begins with everyone meeting here at our old farmhouse, Tal y Waen. On Sunday morning we drive down to Tal y Llyn ready to walk over
Cadair Idris (2928 ft) on the first day, crossing the Mawddach estuary by footbridge to spend the night in the seaside town of Barmouth 



The Magnificent Wild Rhinogydd 
The next day we begin the traverse of the loneliest region of the park dominated by the rough Rhinog Fawr(2362 ft) and Rhinog Fach and the only place to stay is under canvas! But don't worry, you don't have to carry any extra - we'll have the tents ready erected and your luggage waiting. After these rough days walking and your night away from civilisation, it'll be time to pamper you a bit in an old coaching inn in the attractive village of Maentrwrog. 

The Moelwynion and Cnicht - Wales' Matterhorn! 
No time to linger! Wednesday morning sees your bags stowed in the minibus again and we're off over Moelwyn Mawr (2527 ft), Moelwyn Bach and Cnicht to spend the next night in the pretty village of Beddgelert. This will once again be a long - but rewarding - day. 

Snowdon and the Glyderau 
After ascending Snowdon (3560 ft)from the pretty Nantgwynant valley and perhaps down along the knife edge ridge of Crib Goch. Thursday night you'll be ensconced in the Everest bar of the famous Pen y Gwryd hotel. Next day it's up once more to enjoy the lunar-type landscape and weird rock formations of Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach followed by those other North Wales 3,000 footers of Y Garn and Elidir Fawr. Finally you'll walk back into the door of Tal y Waen to a warm welcome and a huge farmhouse tea before the celebratory supper where you'll get your well-earned certificate! 

Trek Facts 
Walking: Strenuous. As much as 14 miles (25 Km) and 4,000 ft (1,500m) height gain in a day sometimes over very rough terrain. Trekkers must be fit with previous hill walking experience. 
Accommodation: 6 nights hotels or guest houses, one night lower level camping 
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