Glow Green: Snowdon will take place on Sunday 9 June 2024.
The walk itself will set off at 01:00 / 01:30, so we ask that you arrive at the Community Centre from 23:30 on the night of Saturday 8 June to check in and receive your safety briefings from the team.
Please note that these times are subject to change.
Glow Green: Snowdon 2024 !
Welcome back to Llanberis!
We are delighted to welcome you as we return to Llanberis for the highly anticipated Glow Green Snowdon 2024! Following the resounding success of our inaugural event, we are thrilled to have you join us again in the magical setting of Snowdon and the surrounding area for another extraordinary experience.
After a fantastic first year, we're taking our Glow Green Night Walk to new heights by ascending Snowdon in the early hours of the morning. This is an adventure like no other, a mountain challenge with a radiant twist!
Our team of experts will guide you on a luminous journey up Snowdon, starting at 1:00am (early hours of Sunday 9th June). Illuminate the path to the summit with your glowsticks, experiencing the breath-taking scenery in a whole new light.
When does Glow Green: Snowdon take place?
Where does Glow Green: Snowdon take place?
Glow Green: Snowdon starts from Llanberis Community Centre (LL55 4UR), and once we've set off we will then climb up to the Summit before making our way back down to the Community Centre.
Itinerary
23:30
Registration opens
00:30
Registration closes
00:45
Safety Briefing
01:00
Departure from Y Ganolfan (Community Centre)
04:00
Earliest expected summit
04:30 Sunrise
05:30
Latest departure from summit
07:00
Earliest expected finish
09:00 Event close
All times are estimated and subject to change.
What kit do I require?
Equipment
- Rucksack – at least 25 litres
- Rucksack liner (or bin bag) to keep rain out!
- Trekking poles highly recommended for tired legs on descent
- Suncream/sunglasses/sun hat
- Mobile phone in sealed plastic bag
- First Aid Kit personal blister protection/Compeed, ibruprofen/painkillers, plasters
- Head torch - strong
Clothing
- Base layer or T-shirt (not cotton)
- Walking trousers (not jeans)
- Fleece jacket or top Spare warm layer in rucksack
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers (separate to your walking trousers)
- Warm hat
- Warm gloves
Footwear
- Sturdy, comfy walking boots with ankle support
- Comfortable walking socks + spare pair
Food & Drink
- 2 x 1 litre reusable water bottles (filled with water to start)
- Packed lunch
- Snacks / extra juice drinks
- Plastic bag to take your rubbish home
How do I get involved?
To register for Glow Green: Snowdon, simply click the register button on the left!
If you would like to register a team of 7 people or more, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with the Events Team on ccf-tr.fundraising@nhs.net or on 0151 556 5566.
How much is it to take part?
Entry fees for Glow Green: Snowdon are as follows:
- Adults (16+): £39
Parking
Parking is available at Dolbadarn Castle, LL 55 4UB, located just a couple of minutes walk away from the Community Centre.
Staff will be on hand to help and direct you. There is a charge for the car park available to pay on the day.
Fundraising and Donation Questions
As with all Charity events it's vitally important that we look to raise as much as we can for our cause, and Glow Green: Snowdon is no different.
For this event we ask that each participant fundraises a minimum of £100 per person.
Registration fees help the Charity to cover the cost of staging the event, and the fundraising helps us to provide outstanding care, support and facilities to those who need The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in our region.
Event Highlights:
- Guided trek by a highly qualified Mountain Rescue team -
- Arrive in Llanberis ahead of 01:00 start -
- Comfortable community centre for the start and finish -
- Snacks available upon arrival -
- Celebrations at the sunrise summit -
- Breakfast at the finish -
- Charity medal and certificate of thanks -
What Will You Get By Joining Team Clatterbridge?
When you join Team Clatterbridge, you will be supported by our experienced Events Team throughout. From registering for your chosen event to setting up your JustGiving page, the Events Team are on hand to help you with all your queries. We want you to feel part of the team because your support will make a huge difference to cancer patients throughout Merseyside, Cheshire and the Isle of Man.
Why not join our Strava Walking Group, and connect with others who are taking part in this fantastic event?
Why We Need Your Help
By taking part in Glow Green Snowdon, you are helping us to deliver pioneering cancer care to patients throughout our region. 1 in 2 of us will be affected by cancer, but with your help we can be at the forefront of cancer treatments, and we can fund vital research, the latest therapies, and innovations in cancer treatment.
We are so often told that The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is unlike any other hospital. The Charity has funded a range of projects which help to to make Clatterbridge a place that stays in people’s hearts, including bringing cancer treatment closer to patients’ homes and breaking boundaries by becoming the first in the UK to offer a number of treatments.
Will you join Team Clatterbridge and make a difference to those with cancer in our region today?