The Ascent of Snowdon : The six classic routes up Snowdon

Snowdon is the highest peak south of Scotland in the UK, a true mountain from every angle. Five rocky ridges radiate from the summit, with five dark cwms between them—forbidding approaches to a treeless waste that offers no sylvan graces. Grey grass clings to its stony slopes, providing scant nourishment to the hardy mountain sheep that roam its barren sides.

Yet there is beauty in this wildness. The many lakes nestled in its cwms and the small streams running down to meet them bring relief to the stern landscape, revealing the captivating character of this magnificent peak.

After describing a tour round the mountain, this book provides detailed guidance on the five well-marked regular paths to the summit, the Mountain Railway, and the famous Horseshoe Walk. It then explores lesser-used variations from the beaten track before concluding with practical hints for budding hill walkers.