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Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Hike

18/09/2026 to
19/09/2026

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Chase the Sunrise with Latch

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Hike​

This September, Latch Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity is inviting supporters to take on an unforgettable adventure, a Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Hike, climbing Wales’ highest mountain in support of children affected by cancer.​

Taking place overnight on Friday 18th into Saturday 19th September, this unique challenge offers participants the chance to experience Snowdon under the stars and witness sunrise from its summit, all while raising vital funds to ensure Latch remains here for families affected by childhood cancer in Wales.​

Participants will arrive on the evening of Friday 18th September, gathering together at a bunkhouse at the foot of Yr Wyddfa, (Snowdon). After bedding down early, walkers will set off in the early hours of the morning, reaching the summit in time to watch the sun rise over the mountains of Eryri, a powerful, reflective moment during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.​

Snowdon sunrise

Chase the Sunrise

Join us on 18th September for the Latch Snowdon Sunrise Trek, raising funds and awareness for childhood cancer in Wales.

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​This challenge is ideal for anyone who:​

  • Is looking for a meaningful outdoor adventure​
  • Wants to push themselves physically while supporting a vital cause​
  • Wishes to stand with families affected by childhood cancer in Wales​

​Participants are asked to aim for a £250 fundraising target, with every pound raised helping Latch provide:​

  • Free hospital accommodation that keeps families together​
  • Financial grants to ease the additional costs cancer brings​
  • Dedicated hospital‑based social workers offering emotional and practical support​
  • Activities, holidays and bereavement care for families across Wales​

​Spaces for the Latch Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Sunrise Hike are limited, due to accommodation and safety requirements, so early registration is essential.​

​Take on Wales’ highest peak, welcome the sunrise, and help ensure Latch can continue to be here for childhood cancer in Wales.​

Frequently asked questions

The route being used will be the Llanberis Path, which is a roughly 9 mile round trip.

A full kit list is available via the link below.

Information on the Friday night accommodation and directions for those driving can be found here. Please note, while there is a relatively large car park, we would recommend car sharing where possible

The closest train station is Bangor if participants wish to take public transport. There is a local bus route (S2) that gets you to within about 1/3 mile walk from the bunkhouse, or alternatively there are quite a few taxis waiting outside the station for private hire. 

We advise arriving at the accommodation by 6pm, giving time for a briefing, some food and an early night.

Participants will need to take everything with them from the accommodation when they depart early in the morning for the hike, as check-out time is 11am on the Saturday morning, and they may not be back before then.

Click here to download a Kit List for the Trek.

​Sign up now to secure your place.

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