Slate Trail Ultra
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Slate Trail Ultra : Snowdonia, North Wales
The Slate Trail Ultra comprises two long-distance trail races that follow the Snowdonia Slate Trail through Eryri/Snowdonia National Park and former slate-producing areas. The routes pass abandoned slate mining villages, valley paths, higher mountain passes, moorland and river gorges, with extensive views of Yr Wyddfa/Snowdon and the surrounding landscape. The Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Distances
- 147 km Slate Trail Ultra, 3,900 m+ cumulative ascent.
- 80 km Ultra Tour of the Quarries, 2,300 m+ cumulative ascent.
Both routes run largely anti-clockwise and include waymarked and non-waymarked sections. Competitors must self-navigate on extended non-waymarked segments; a GPX file and a waterproof route map are provided. The Slate Trail Ultra offers eight fully stocked aid stations, a drop bag facility (transported to Blaenau Ffestiniog at 74 km), live GPS tracking, durable race maps and a locally made slate finisher's medal. The Ultra Tour of the Quarries features four aid stations.
Mandatory kit is strictly enforced at registration and via spot checks on course. Required items include map and physical compass, two working head/hand torches each with separate spare batteries, waterproof full-body cover, capacity to carry at least 1.5 L fluid, whistle, survival bag, mobile phone and emergency fuel. Failure to carry mandatory kit will result in disqualification. Medical cover, event HQ facilities and a DNF shuttle are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
