Paddy Buckley Round
Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 21-23 Jul 2026
Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days)
The Paddy Buckley Round is a professionally guided, fully supported three day route based in Capel Curig that visits the major mountain ranges of Northern Snowdonia. The route includes 47 mountain tops on a loop of just over 100 km with approximately 9,000 m of ascent and descent. The programme covers sections of the Welsh 3000s and also includes the Moelwyn and Nantle Ridge ranges. Each day returns to Capel Curig, where hotels, hostels and campsites are available.
The event runs from Tuesday 21 July to Thursday 23 July 2026 and is delivered in small groups. The open event is limited to a maximum of six places. Daily distances are up to 40 km, with a generally slow run pace and walking on steep or technical sections. Participants are guided by qualified leaders and a mountaineering instructor at a maximum guiding ratio of 1:6.
Support for participants includes a support vehicle with a qualified leader, refuelling opportunities at halfway on all days, and transport out from and back to the base in Capel Curig each day. The cost for the open event is £749 with an instalment option of two 50% payments, the second due by 23/05/26. Accommodation, food and cancellation insurance are not included. Entries open 30 July 2025 and close 12 July 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.