Hi all; here's my kit and camera equipment list and also some other info: Filmed on my GoPro - amzn.to/43fVy47 Aerial footage is from my DJI Mini 3 Drone - amzn.to/3IyiljL The Sawyer Water Filter I use - amzn.to/41SeODH My Osprey backpack - amzn.to/3ojKIva I'm wearing La Sportiva TX4 Scrambling Boots, read my review - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/kit-list/la-sportiva-tx4-review/ I always wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks as they're low odour and perfect for long days - amzn.to/42ZFFiO I stayed at the Hafod y Llan campsite at the base of the nearby Watkins Path - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/wales/hafod-y-llan-campsite Edited with Adobe Premier Pro - www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html I did this route in May 2023 on a weekday.
This is by far the easiest way up the mountain, as the route is never in doubt, and its a fairly straight forward slog up the southern side of the mountain. If your going up the mountain in the depths of winter, with heavy snow cover, this route is by far the safest route. The most dangerous routes in full winter conditions are the Miners and PyG tracks, as its all on wet shiney rock, much of which is frozen over the higher up you go. The notorious ziz zags, near the top of both paths, has claimed quite a few lives over the years.
I like this route, see my recent video showing the circular route that connects the llanberis Path to this route, you may want to consider it if you fancy going down a different to the one you went up.
Tryfan is quite a step up from the Ranger Path. I have a video about the dangers of Tryfan coming out this week, keep an eye out for it. What happened with your daughter on Tryfan?
I always think it's a fraction easier than the Llanberis path as it's a little over half a mile shorter, and there are two 0.5 mile sections of the Llanberis path which are very steep and the ascent for both paths is about the same.
Going up is fine. I find the "well maintained path" really boring. Going down, it is a bit more tricky just because of the loose stones. Mind you, I always hate the walk back down regardless of where I have hiked up.
On the Snowdon Ranger Path? No scrambling but suitable for dogs that like long walks and assuming it's not too hot. I've taken a Mini Schnauzer and a Labradoodle on the Watkin Path but had to lift them over a rock at one point so that's the limit I've taken dogs.
Hi i just came across yr vlog while doing some research on climbing Snowdonia for the first time in middle of October. In your opinion which is better to do this path or Llanderis path. Thanks for the info.
I would check the weather and if it will be a clear day, I would go up the Llanberis Path and down the Snowdon Ranger Path, there is a path that goes back to the town of Llanberis (see: ruclips.net/video/qZOtgdlw3r0/видео.html ). If the weather forecast was for poor visibility, I would just go up and down the Llanberis Path, if it were my first time. Overall, I prefer the Snowdon Ranger Path because it's quieter and the views are a bit better.
@@thebaldscrambler hi just a quick update I managed to do it. Up llambaris and down ranger. It was a super sunny day. I think I brought my sun with me from Malta😀
What did you think of it? I think doing two routes in one day is better as you get to see different sides of the mountain. Hope you had a great day.@@taniafalzon475
@@thebaldscrambler we really enjoyed it. The ranger path is more secluded. We only met 2 lovely ladies on the way. It's a good thing I came across your site 😀
Most find it easy to follow, but just be careful on the descent off the summit as the Rangers Path forks off of the Llanberis Path and it's easy to miss in poor visibility.
Am I correct in thinking there is a train from Caernavon stopping at the bottom of both the Snowdon Ranger path and the Rhydd Dhu Path so one could go up the one and down the other
Yes, the train stops at both stations which are at the start of the routes. The trains allow hop-on and hop-off subject to seat availabiity. I spoke to a guard last year and he said they allocate some seats for those wanting to travel between intermediate stations on a first come, first served basis, the rest are pre-bookable for those wanting to take the whole route. I'm not sure of prices and times etc but I'm sure it's online.
@@thebaldscrambler Many thanks. Have also now seen your film on the Rhyyd Dhu Path so hope sometime to go up that and down the Snowdon Ranger having done the Miners Pyg and Lanberris paths. Any of the others Watkin etc. will be too difficult in my old age !
Hello! Would i be able to take the train up the summit and walk down via the snowdon ranger path? Can i use google map to ensure im on the correct path? Any public transport once i reach the bottom of this path?
You'll probably need to pre-book the train ticket, esp on weekends. I use the AllTrails app, rather than Google Maps. There is a bus station at the foot of the Ranger Path but getting back to Llanberis is a bit of a faff with limited buses and I think you'll need to change buses. If you want to go down the Ranger Path, you can take the connecting footpath back to Llanberis, it's 4.5km long and clearly signposted from the Ranger Path, see my video which shows the signpost - ruclips.net/video/ycn3f6oJYVE/видео.htmlsi=tuP1gBQDdQdw1dAK&t=36
Hi all; here's my kit and camera equipment list and also some other info:
Filmed on my GoPro - amzn.to/43fVy47
Aerial footage is from my DJI Mini 3 Drone - amzn.to/3IyiljL
The Sawyer Water Filter I use - amzn.to/41SeODH
My Osprey backpack - amzn.to/3ojKIva
I'm wearing La Sportiva TX4 Scrambling Boots, read my review - thebaldscrambler.co.uk/kit-list/la-sportiva-tx4-review/
I always wear Darn Tough Merino Wool socks as they're low odour and perfect for long days - amzn.to/42ZFFiO
I stayed at the Hafod y Llan campsite at the base of the nearby Watkins Path - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/holidays/wales/hafod-y-llan-campsite
Edited with Adobe Premier Pro - www.adobe.com/uk/products/premiere.html
I did this route in May 2023 on a weekday.
This is by far the easiest way up the mountain, as the route is never in doubt, and its a fairly straight forward slog up the southern side of the mountain.
If your going up the mountain in the depths of winter, with heavy snow cover, this route is by far the safest route.
The most dangerous routes in full winter conditions are the Miners and PyG tracks, as its all on wet shiney rock, much of which is frozen over the higher up you go.
The notorious ziz zags, near the top of both paths, has claimed quite a few lives over the years.
I m going to climb Snowdon mountain in first week of Sep for first time , n I think I have made up my mind to follow this route .
I like this route, see my recent video showing the circular route that connects the llanberis Path to this route, you may want to consider it if you fancy going down a different to the one you went up.
A couple of weeks ago did this route with my daughter. The following day we did most of tryfan. Daughter ended up being helicoptered off the mountain!
Tryfan is quite a step up from the Ranger Path. I have a video about the dangers of Tryfan coming out this week, keep an eye out for it. What happened with your daughter on Tryfan?
I always think it's a fraction easier than the Llanberis path as it's a little over half a mile shorter, and there are two 0.5 mile sections of the Llanberis path which are very steep and the ascent for both paths is about the same.
Great video! I did this route yesterday (before the snow comes in) it was a glorious day! X
Hi 👋 I’ve never done the Snowdon Ranger route. It’s looks fairly quiet. 😊 Thanks for the info.
Most are if you don’t do them on a weekend.
Going up is fine. I find the "well maintained path" really boring.
Going down, it is a bit more tricky just because of the loose stones. Mind you, I always hate the walk back down regardless of where I have hiked up.
Are there any unavoidable exposed sections on the RP?
Great video! Any scrambling/suitable for four legged friends?
On the Snowdon Ranger Path? No scrambling but suitable for dogs that like long walks and assuming it's not too hot. I've taken a Mini Schnauzer and a Labradoodle on the Watkin Path but had to lift them over a rock at one point so that's the limit I've taken dogs.
Hi i just came across yr vlog while doing some research on climbing Snowdonia for the first time in middle of October. In your opinion which is better to do this path or Llanderis path. Thanks for the info.
I would check the weather and if it will be a clear day, I would go up the Llanberis Path and down the Snowdon Ranger Path, there is a path that goes back to the town of Llanberis (see: ruclips.net/video/qZOtgdlw3r0/видео.html ). If the weather forecast was for poor visibility, I would just go up and down the Llanberis Path, if it were my first time. Overall, I prefer the Snowdon Ranger Path because it's quieter and the views are a bit better.
@@thebaldscrambler hi just a quick update I managed to do it. Up llambaris and down ranger. It was a super sunny day. I think I brought my sun with me from Malta😀
What did you think of it? I think doing two routes in one day is better as you get to see different sides of the mountain. Hope you had a great day.@@taniafalzon475
@@thebaldscrambler we really enjoyed it. The ranger path is more secluded. We only met 2 lovely ladies on the way. It's a good thing I came across your site 😀
For a first timer; is the route well marked ??? Thanks
Most find it easy to follow, but just be careful on the descent off the summit as the Rangers Path forks off of the Llanberis Path and it's easy to miss in poor visibility.
Am I correct in thinking there is a train from Caernavon stopping at the bottom of both the Snowdon Ranger path and the Rhydd Dhu Path so one could go up the one and down the other
Yes, the train stops at both stations which are at the start of the routes. The trains allow hop-on and hop-off subject to seat availabiity. I spoke to a guard last year and he said they allocate some seats for those wanting to travel between intermediate stations on a first come, first served basis, the rest are pre-bookable for those wanting to take the whole route. I'm not sure of prices and times etc but I'm sure it's online.
@@thebaldscrambler Many thanks. Have also now seen your film on the Rhyyd Dhu Path so hope sometime to go up that and down the Snowdon Ranger having done the Miners Pyg and Lanberris paths. Any of the others Watkin etc. will be too difficult in my old age !
is the 5 hours UP and DOWN? or 5 hours up and a few hours down?
3 up, 2 down if you move reasonably fast. Allow extra time for rests, photos, lunch etc.
Hello! Would i be able to take the train up the summit and walk down via the snowdon ranger path? Can i use google map to ensure im on the correct path?
Any public transport once i reach the bottom of this path?
You'll probably need to pre-book the train ticket, esp on weekends. I use the AllTrails app, rather than Google Maps. There is a bus station at the foot of the Ranger Path but getting back to Llanberis is a bit of a faff with limited buses and I think you'll need to change buses. If you want to go down the Ranger Path, you can take the connecting footpath back to Llanberis, it's 4.5km long and clearly signposted from the Ranger Path, see my video which shows the signpost - ruclips.net/video/ycn3f6oJYVE/видео.htmlsi=tuP1gBQDdQdw1dAK&t=36