Top Activities on the Ground in Snowdonia

Watch the sunrise from the peak of Snowdon, Wales’s highest peak, on this small-group guided sunrise hike. This is a challenging tour, especially when it starts in the dark. Your guide will ensure you reach the summit safely just in time to watch the sun rising. Learn about the area and how to pronounce some tricky Welsh village names during the hike.

Experienced outdoor adventurers will love joining a small-group extreme canyoning adventure in Snowdonia. Enjoy (optional) big jumps, fast slides, ziplines, and abseiling down waterfalls—perfect for adrenaline seekers. For the more timid explores, there are options to bypass or get lowered down during the more extreme instances. The half-day activity is restricted to a small group so you’ll get personalized attention and assistance.

Conquer Snowdon under the stars with a guided night walk led by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting from around 01:30 AM, this journey takes you up Snowdon at a friendly pace, ensuring you reach the summit 30 minutes before sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture unforgettable moments with a photo at the top as the day breaks. After the descent, enjoy a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment. Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike, this experience combines the thrill of night hiking with the beauty of a sunrise over Wales. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent from 01:30 AM - Reach the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)

Snowdonia National Park has so much to explore, but this Snowdonia National Park Underground Adventure takes you underground to an old, abandoned slate mine for a unique experience. Plus, this adventure also has an optional, abseil, boat trip, and numerous climbs for those more daring travelers. A guide leads the way through it all to ensure safety and to tell a bit of history of the mine, too.

This small group tour is great for beginners to canyoning, which takes you into the Snowdonia rainforest for an adventure. You’ll jump into pools, over and under boulders, and scramble down waterfalls. If you want a little more action, there are options to book more difficult canyons. At the end you’ll be rewarded with beer, cake, and footage of your experience.

Seek out the hidden gems of Snowdonia without having to do any research on this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. No need to pick up any equipment—the treasure hunt is accessed via an app on your smartphone and can be started at any time you like. Once you start playing, follow a map with hundreds of pins, which you can then visit to earn points and prizes.

Embark on a magical night hike up Snowdon, guided by Tony Lowe Mountaineering. Starting at 01:30 AM, this adventure leads you to the summit just in time for an unforgettable sunrise at 5:15 AM. Capture stunning moments against the backdrop of a new day breaking over Wales. After your descent, treat yourself to a well-deserved breakfast at a local establishment, perfect for fueling up post-hike. Ideal for adventurers and nature lovers, this experience combines the thrill of nighttime exploration with breathtaking views. - Guided night walk to the summit of Snowdon - Start your ascent around 01:30 AM - Reach the summit for a breathtaking sunrise at 5:15 AM - Enjoy a post-hike breakfast at a local venue (extra cost)