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Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend

Caernarfon, United Kingdom • 12 Sep 2025

The Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend 2025 is a trail running event held in the Nantlle Valley within Snowdonia National Park, UK. Hosted by Running Adventures, the weekend focuses on advanced trail runners aiming to enhance their mountain running skills and safety knowledge. Participants experience rugged terrain, steep climbs, scrambling, and navigation challenges across distances ranging from 5 to 10 miles with significant elevation gains. The itinerary includes summit runs of Cnicht and Snowdon via demanding routes like the Cambrian Way Ridge and Watkin Path. The event combines practical mountain skills training with stunning scenery, making it ideal for those preparing for mountain races or seeking a challenging, educational mountain running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Caernarfon

Race information

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10 mi
4000 m+
10 Mile Adventure Along the Nantlle Ridgeline
8 mi
3414 m+
8 Mile up to the Snowdon Summit via Cambrian Way Ridge and Watkin Path
5 mi
1936 m+
5 Mile Round Trip up to the Summit of Cnicht
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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