Ridges of Snowdonia. Steve Ashton
About the Author
Steve Ashton began walking and climbing in Britain in his early teens. By the age of 17 he had made the first ascent of a grade VI rock climb in the Italian Dolomites. He moved from his native Lancashire to North Wales in the 1970s, initially to work as a climbing instructor but then as a freelance writer and photographer. He has since written ten books on hill walking and mountaineering, including the now classic Scrambles in Snowdonia (Cicerone Press). For several years he was the equipment editor then humour columnist for High Mountain Sports magazine, and a regular contributor of adventure travel features to Country Living. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Outdoor Writers’ Guild Award for Excellence in 1992, 1994 and 1998.
He currently teaches playwriting at the Arden School of Theatre in Manchester and is an actor with Cat’s Eye Theatre Company.
RIDGES OF SNOWDONIA
by
Steve Ashton
2 POLICE SQUARE, MILNTHORPE, CUMBRIA LA7 7PY
© Steve Ashton
First edition 1985, reprinted 1989, revised 1996
ISBN 902 363 58 1
Second edition 2002, reprinted 2005 and 2008
ISBN-13: 978 1 85284 350 2
ISBN-10: 1 85284 350 0
A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library
Advice to Readers
Readers are advised that while every effort is taken by the author to ensure the accuracy of this guidebook, changes can occur which may affect the contents. It is advisable to check locally on transport, accommodation, shops, etc, but even right of way can be altered.
The publisher would welcome notes of any such changes.
CONTENTS
A1 (a) Approach through Cwm Eigiau
A2 (a) Descent to Ffynnon Llugwy
A2 (b) Pen yr Ole Wen South Ridge
A3 (a) Crib Lem (Llech Ddu Spur)
B1 (a) Braich y Ddeugwm Approach
C2 (a) Direct Approach to South Ridge
C2 (b) Descent of Snowdon Ranger
C2 (c) Direct Descent to Llanberis
D1 (a) Ascent from Capel Curig
D2 (b) Incorporating Moel yr Hydd