Paddy Buckley Round

Paddy Buckley Round

The Paddy Buckley Round is a professionally guided, fully supported three day traverse of Northern Snowdonia. The route visits all the major mountain ranges in the area and includes 47 mountain tops on a loop of just over 100 km with approximately 9,000 m of ascent and descent. Groups run up to 40 km per day with a pace that combines slow running and walking on hills and technical sections.

Participants are guided by a mountaineering instructor with detailed route knowledge. Each day the group returns to Capel Curig, where hotels, hostels and campsites are available. The event uses small groups with a maximum participant to guide ratio of 6 to 1 and includes a second leader and a support vehicle on the hill. Refuelling opportunities with food and drink are provided roughly halfway each day, and daily transport is provided from the base in Capel Curig.

The organiser states that the Paddy Buckley Round covers sections of the Welsh 3000s and also includes the Moelwyn and Nantle Ridge ranges; it is considered to be tougher than the Bob Graham and Ramsay Rounds. Recommended preparation includes completing the Welsh 3000s over two days or one of the organiser's 50 km events. Places are limited due to the nature of the terrain and the supervision required. The next open event listed is from 21 July to 23 July 2026. Cost for the open event is £749. Accommodation, food and cancellation insurance are not included. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.