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Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)

United Kingdom · Wales

moderate

Wales' highest peak and the highest mountain in the UK outside Scotland, with multiple well-marked routes to the summit.

⛰Trailhead:105m
🏔Summit:1,085m
📅Duration:1 day
🌍Country:United Kingdom

Generating AI safety verdict…

Trailhead Conditions

Wales, United Kingdom · 105m

Thursday, November 5 at 9:43 AM

8°C

Feels like 5°C

Overcast

Humidity

87%

Wind

24 km/h E

Gusts

24 km/h

Pressure

1028 hPa

Dew Point

3°C

Cloud Cover

100%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
9°/ 6°
Fri, Nov 6
8°/ 5°
Sat, Nov 7
10°/ 5°
Sun, Nov 8
9°/ 4°
Mon, Nov 9
8°/ 4°
Tue, Nov 10
8°/ 5°
Wed, Nov 11
9°/ 7°
Thu, Nov 12
11°/ 8°
Fri, Nov 13
10°/ 8°
Sat, Nov 14
6°/ 2°

Is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (105m) and the summit (1,085m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 1 day for a short trek.

What is the elevation of Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?

The trailhead starts at 105 metres above sea level in Wales, United Kingdom. The summit or highest point reaches 1,085 metres — a net elevation gain of 980 metres.

What gear do I need for Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa)?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) in United Kingdom: waterproof jacket and trousers, trekking poles, sturdy boots, sun protection, and a first aid kit.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude