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Llydaw race competitor
The club supports 2 fell races each year by volunteering .
There is also an ad hoc route for the strong of leg - the Gorphwysfa Challenge.
Races
Llydaw Race (see poster for 2019)
This race starts from the Youth Hostel at Pen-y-Pass at about 10:00 am on 1st January, each year.
As might be expected from the date and time this is a low-key event. The weather usually provides the main challenge, unsurprisingly given the altitude and time of year. Be prepared for really foul weather and conditions underfoot.
Please register before 10:00 on the day.
Look at the Weather Forecast for Snowdonia before coming!
With luck you might even be able to see what the Summit actually looks like today.
“...it was simply a fantastic day and race experience...” (Becky)
The Gorphwysfa Challenge
Do you want a good day out in Snowdonia? Why not have a go at the Gorphwysfa Challenge, about 17 miles of rugged countryside and over 5000 feet of climbing. Can you beat our fastest time set up by Jayne Lloyd 3hrs 41mins 08 secs?
- Start Nant Gwynant car park 627506. Record starting time.
- Up the Watkin Path.
- Touch the trig point on the summit of Snowdon 610543.
- Descend PYG track to Pen y Pass 647556.
- Ascend Miners Track to finger stone 608549.
- Turn right to Touch trig point on Carnedd Ugain 611552.
- Descend to finger stone 608552.
- Join Llanberis track and descend to Llanberis.
- Beware cattle grid!
- Care crossing main road to finish in front of Royal Victoria Hotel 584596.
- Record your finish time.
Welsh 1000m Peaks Race takes place in June. It has its own website with all race information.
