Watkins path

The Watkins Path

Superb evenings walk up the Watkins path on the back side of Snowdon, quite and peacefull. Headed up out from Brin Dinas bunkhouse through the woods and up alongside the river bank, heading for the Gladstone rock. Nice piece of history here. the right Honourable Mr Gladstone made a speech here,over 2000 people attended I believe.

Lovely old building on the way up

Got to the top of the Cwm and picked up 6 DofE, lost. One of there team had hypothermia due to the poor weather conditions and lack of adequate clothing. She was soaked to the skin. Thermal blanket mars bar and a mountain rescue Fitzroy jacket with a hot cup of peppermint tea and she was well on her way down to camp. Within about 30 mins of being warm she was responding well and making good headway off the hill.

All in all a nice walk with a bit of adventure.