We climbed the Llamberis path this time last year, first time climbing any mountain.

We parked at the Llamberis mountain train station car park £1 per hour! We did 8 hours, but this August going to do the parking for 12 hours, machine only took coins so make sure you have plenty of pound coins, just so we can explore a little more at the top, and touch the summit as queues were about an hour long last time! So never bothered as conscious of the time with parking!

If you do park there, be mindful of the 15-20 min steep yes steep hike up a concrete road to get you to the start gate! The mountain is some what easier to climb than the road to get you to it.

The mountain, all I can say is WOW, the views and sense of achievement at every stage. It was breathtaking.

I have asthma, so I was concerned to if I'd be ok, but I must admit my breathing never bothered me. Must have been all that clean air I was breathing in.

Don't get me wrong, it's not easy by any means, but when you do find that somewhat flatish ground, it's nice, oh, and plenty of little breaks they help. Just a quick drink, or you'll never get to the top.

People of all ages, shapes & sizes and physical conditions were all climbing, so no excuses 😊 even little to big dogs, were eager to get up to the top.

There are plenty of places to sit to stop for a snack to top your energy back up.

Also, this time around, the cafe at the top is now open. Oh, and half way their is a little snack hut, so when you reach there, you know you're roughly halfway to the top. (Keep going, promise you it's worth it)

We are re going again this month. And using walking poles this time, everyone had them said they really help, I will update on how i go with them .