Snowdonia for Science 2023

You will be welcomed at registration by the PCR team, and start meeting other excited walkers and feel that pre-challenge buzz! You will be introduced to your mountain leaders for the all-important safety briefing, before getting our laces tied and taking a group photo to mark the start of the day ahead. 

Then it’s time to set off into the mountains!

Walk

Both routes will begin from the Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis and give you the opportunity to avoid the usual touristy paths. You’ll be supported every step of the way by our mountain leaders who are there to navigate the terrain and keep you safe.

The Multi-Peak Trek route heads away from the town of Llanberis before ascending into the mountains that surround the town. As you trek ever higher you will conquer a succession of five different summits: Moel Elio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion, before the grand finale of Yr Wyddfa, Snowdon itself! From here the route will descend via the Llanberis path to the finish line and a very well-deserved celebration! The total distance is 21.6km with a total ascent of 1608m. Walking time is approximately 10 hours.

The Classic Snowdon Climb route may be slightly shorter, but hiking the highest mountain in England & Wales is still a significant and exciting challenge takes you off the beaten track en route to the famous summit. You will head up the valley, away from Llanberis, before joining up with the Snowdon Ranger path and heading to the mountain peak. From here you will descend via the beautiful Llanberis path to the finish and a warm welcome back at the hotel. The total distance is 17.5km with a total ascent of 1118m. Walking time is approximately 6 – 7 hours.

After-Party & Buffet

Everyone will be welcomed across the finish line with a glass of bubbly on the house and then, after a long day on the mountain, it’s time to celebrate! Prostate Cancer Research will be throwing an after-party at the Royal Victoria Hotel, to carb-load in style and raise a glass to the achievements of the day! It’ll be a great opportunity to get to know other walkers and the PCR team, and to take advantage of the bar and slap-up buffet. We’ll also be marking the day with the presentation of PCR’s annual Matt Rannamets Award for the top fundraiser - in honour of the man himself who founded the Snowdonia for Science event over 15 years ago and sadly lost his life to prostate cancer in 2015. 

We would love to see you there - and hopefully be awarding the prize to you! More info and buffet tickets to be released closer to the time.