There was really only one day whilst we were away that was a sensible option, weather wise, for climbing Snowdon, so we geared up appropriately and set out. Joe, Mr Uphilldowndale and Spud the dog climbed to the summit, I however wussed out; Tom kindly escorted me from the hill (perhaps he was thinking of my redisposition for wandering off the beaten track in search of a photo opportunity, the nearby Crib Goch isn’t somewhere you’d want to find yourself by accident ).
The Miners track Snowdon, taken from the Pyg track
Tom and I found it no hardship to sit in the cafe back at the summit of Pen-y-Pass and drink hot chocolate, whilst we waited for their return*. There is of course a less arduous way to get to the summit of Snowdon.
Spud brought a collection of ticks back with his as a souvenir ughhhhh.
Uphilldowndale 
I browsed your images and you have some very beautiful work. The one here really caught my eye. It is a gorgeous image.
Oooh, I’m glad I’m here and not there. It’s a beautiful picture, but more so since it conveys so well how it must have felt like be there. What an inhospitable place (although not if you’ve been lost on the moors above the level of the footpaths, in which case the miners’ road would seem like coming back down to civilisation).
I’ve never been there, and have to say that I’m not too fussed that I haven’t. Terrific picture, and interesting links as always. xx
What a breathtaking view down over this landscape – great photo! And I like the reflections in the lake.
I’m glad Spud didn’t get lost – not like this distant cousin, who was very lucky indeed …
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2011/10/27/walker-dave-finds-his-lost-dog-after-4-days-scouring-hill-86908-23518383/
Ohhhh dear, we once lost our first dog on holiday, he pestered to go out about midnight, and he vanished into the night, spooked by fireworks. It was horrid we scoured the area for him. He turned up the following evening at a B+B about 6m away. He had barked at their door at 4am till they let him in. He feasted on left overs till we managed to track him down.
I’ve been over reading the path descriptions at Snowdon Yr Wyddfa and all I can say is that I am in awe of people who can master either the mountain or the language.
What a lovely, lovely picture –
K