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Paddy Buckley Round

Capel Curig, United Kingdom • 21-23 Jul 2026

Climb South West offers the Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days), a Welsh Classical Round professionally guided and fully supported from Capel Curig in Snowdonia. The route visits northern Snowdonia’s ranges, including 47 peaks, in a loop of just over 100km with about 9,000m of ascent. Participants run up to 40km per day in small groups led by an experienced mountaineering instructor.

Each day finishes back at Capel Curig with nearby accommodation. The open event runs July 21–23, 2026, with a maximum of six places and a cost of £749. Inclusions include low-ratio guiding, refuelling, a support vehicle, and daily transport from Capel Curig.

It’s tougher than the Bob Graham and Ramsey Rounds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Capel Curig

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100 km
9000 m+
Paddy Buckley Round (3 Days) - Approximately 100 Km With 9,000 M Ascent/descent
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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