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Discover some of the enchanting secrets of the Snowdonia National Park and the Island of Anglesey in the company of a qualified guide.

I provide guided mountain ascents and remote trekking in the wilderness areas of north Wales, and walking tours on the idyllic Island of Anglesey. Transport to and from your local accommodation included.

I also provide tours of the historical and cultural features of the region customised to your preferences.

The image on the right is Snowdon's summit. It can be approached on foot in many ways; some routes are easier than others! You can also take a train to the summit. It is an incredibly popular mountain and attracts very many visitors, most of whom see the mountain from one of the two most popular tracks. But inspite of its popularity this massive peak holds many secrets. Come on a guided ascent with me and I'll show you some of them.

The image on the right shows the incredibly spectacular 120 ft high Aber Falls. The noise and the spray and the visual effect is tremendous.The foot of the falls is easily accessed by a good walking track (about 1.5 miles) from a car park close to Abergwyngregyn. The track ascends gently along a deep valley through woods of alder and ash. This area provided a sheltered environment for some of the earliest known (prehistoric) settlements in Wales. More recently, (but still several hundred years ago) the descendents of the ruling dynasty of Gwynedd are reputed to have had a strongold here. There is a small visitor centre about half way to the falls.
I can include this on your guided tour of the region!

High on the eastern side of Tryfan you may be lucky enough to catch a glimple of some of the goats that inhabit these steep slopes. Tryfan is sometimes known as the "Mountaineer's Mountain". Whichever route you choose there is a bit of scrambling to be done. Scrambling is when you find you are using your hands to grab the mountainside as well as using your legs and feet! At almost exactly 3000 ft heigh Tryfan is certainly one of the top mountains for "bagging" in Snowdonia.
I can include Tryfan on your guided trek in Snowdonia.

Carnedd Llewelyn is the region's "second summit". At 3491 ft, it lies 8 miles north east of Snowdon as the crow flies, in the mountain massif known as the Carneddau. It is a remote peak and far less frequented than Snowdon herself. There is no visitor centre here, nor any railway to the top; Its a wild and lovely place, well worth the long walk in to these mountains. There are deep valleys and lonely lakes all around the area - truly impressive scenary!

I can take you to this peak on a day trek, or as part of a tour of the 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 ft heigh - something that is often done over a period of 3 days.

North Wales is not just about mountains and lakes! This is Newborough beach on the island of Anglesey. Even at the height of the season you can have a wide open space all to yourself. Not far from this spot is an ancient iron age burial site with mysterious standing stones and a hollow burial mound. 2000 years ago Anglesey was a stronghold of the ancient Druids and all over the island there are sites of historical interest stretching back over millenia. - Well worth a tour!

My name is Hamish Armytage; I offer a personal guiding service to visitors to the Snowdonia National Park. I do this work primarily as a lifestyle choice operating as a self employed individual. I do not employ other guides to work on my behalf; however I am part of the network of guides and outdoor adventure activity providers who are based in Snowdonia. So if I cannot cater for your requirements, or your group is too big for one guide to work with safely, then I ask colleagues to step in to assist, or hand your enquiry on to people who can serve you. All the providers I work with are qualified under the relevant national bodies for the activities they offer - in my case this is the Mountain Training Association UK. I carry personal indemnity and civil liability insurance and attend regular courses in first aid for remote situations.
I have been exploring the mountains of Snowdonia since I was 13 (45 years ago), so I know the area pretty well - though there are still many places I have not visited. The "summer" walking season here lasts from March through to October. I advertise a programme of scheduled walks throughout this period, and provide private guiding on both the highland and the lowlands. This includes the isle of Anglesey which is particularly rich in the quality of its coastline and has numerous ancient monuments. It is always my pleasure to introduce visitors to this very special part of Wales.

Free transport to and from local accommodation in the region.

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  • Guided walking day rates: £85 to £100
  • 1 to 1 guiding and groups up to 4 people: £85 per day total
  • groups of 5 or 6: £100 per day total
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  March to October

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