Snowdon Kit List & Safety: What to Take Up Yr Wyddfa

Kit checklist

Walking boots with good grip
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Warm thermal layers
Hat and gloves (it is much colder at the summit)
Map (OS Explorer OL17) and compass, and know how to use them
Food and plenty to drink
Fully charged phone (plus a power bank)
Torch or head torch
Small first aid kit
Bank card for parking (Eryri car parks take card or contactless only)
Sun cream and sunglasses in summer
In winter conditions: crampons and an ice axe, and the skills to use them

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Stay safe

Ask the AdventureSmart three questions: do I have the knowledge and skills, do I know what the weather will be like, and am I confident I have the right gear?
In an emergency, dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue.
Register your phone for emergency texts before you go: text register to 999.
Do not walk on the Snowdon Mountain Railway track. Keep dogs on leads near livestock.
Turn back if the weather turns or you are behind time. The summit will still be there.

Full kit list and safety guide

Calling Mountain Rescue

Before you go. Register your phone for emergency SMS by texting "register" to 999.
Dial 999 or 112. Ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue.
Give your location. Say which path you are on and give a grid reference or what3words if you can.
Stay put. Keep warm and keep your phone on so the team can contact you.

Plan the day

Frequently asked questions

What should I take up Snowdon?

Eryri recommends walking boots, waterproofs, thermal layers, a map and compass, food and drink, a fully charged phone, a torch and a small first aid kit. In winter conditions add crampons and an ice axe.

Can you climb Snowdon in trainers?

Eryri recommends walking boots. Paths are rocky, steep and often wet.

How do I call Mountain Rescue in Wales?

Dial 999 or 112, ask for the Police, then Mountain Rescue. Register your phone for emergency SMS beforehand by texting "register" to 999.

Do I need an ice axe for Snowdon in winter?

In winter conditions, yes: Eryri advises crampons and an ice axe, and the skills to use them. Many accidents happen on snow and ice near the summit.

Sources

Every figure on this page was checked against these sources on 20 October 2026.

Snowdon kit list and safety checklist