Event details

Summit the highest mountain in England and Wales – Snowdon 1,085m.

Witness dawn across the peaks of Snowdonia National Park.

Watch the changing colours of the peaks as dawn breaks.

Seeing the sunrise across Snowdonia National Park will be a memory never forgotten! Upon our descent, we will witness the breath-taking mountain range open up to give glorious views and afterwards we tuck into a delicious celebration breakfast!

You will be supported by specialist mountain leaders and trained professionals at Global Adventures who will guide you every step of the way

Is there a registration fee?

The event is held by Global Adventures, who charge a registration fee of £45 for this event. 

Is there minimum sponsorship?

Global Adventures ask for you to commit to raising a minimum of £290 for your chosen charity; at least 80% must be received by your chosen charity no later than 6 weeks before departure. Your chosen charity is then invoiced for the challenge balance, which is never more than 50% of the minimum sponsorship figure.

Alternatively, Global Adventures gives you the option of self-funding the event; which will be a payment of £145 no later than 6 weeks before departure, in addition to the deposit. 

What's involved?

Day 1:

We meet in Llanberis in the evening for event registration and briefing. Walking straight to the start we use the Llanberis Path and our ascent should take approximately 3 - 4 hours. We’ll be using our head torches to light our way and the tranquillity of experiencing this mountain at night will never be forgotten.

Day 2:

We celebrate our achievements once we summit and begin our descent using the same trail. The descent will take approx. 2-3 hours and upon reaching our finish line in Llanberis, we celebrate with a well-earned breakfast. Trekking distance – approx. 9 miles Please note this is a complex itinerary, and is subject to change.

Each participant will receive a welcome pack full of supporting information that will aid preparation for the challenge including, but not limited, to further information on the trek, kit list, trekking tips and training schedules.

What's included

• Snacks along the route and breakfast on completing the challenge

• Qualified Global Adventure Challenges leaders

• Vehicle for back up and support

• Challenge Medal

What's not included

• Travel insurance

• Tips and gratuities

• Alcoholic drinks

• Personal trekking kit (trekking boots, poles, etc.)

How do I book?

You can book to do this challenge in aid of Mersey Cares, directly with Global Adventures, here.

How do I set up a fundraising page?

You can simply set up a fundraising page here - this will set you up your own individual fundraising page in aid of Mersey Cares and link you to the Snowden at Night Challenge; you are also able to join teams should you wish to do this as a team. Alternatively, you can set up a fundraising page on other platforms that MerseyCares are registered to, including Just Giving.