Peaks:⛰️ Moel Hebog (2,569 ft)⛰️ Moel yr Ogof (2,149 ft)⛰️ Moel Lefn (2,093 ft)⛰️ Trum y Ddysgl (2,326 ft)⛰️ Mynydd Drws-y-coed (2,280 ft)
Leg 3 of my Ultra Trail Snowdonia (UTS) adventure proved to be the most gruelling part of the journey yet. Setting out solo and heading southwards along the Afon Glaslyn, I could feel the cumulative toll of the previous days in every step. My quads were screaming in protest, and I found myself heavily relying on my poles to keep moving forward.As the sun climbed higher in the sky, so did the temperature. The intense heat drained whatever reserves of energy I had left, making the already difficult climbs even more punishing. The ascent up Moel Hebog (2,569 ft) was particularly brutal—steep, relentless, and seemingly never-ending. Reaching the summit was a small victory, but my elation was quickly tempered by the sight of the remaining peaks still ahead of me.Despite the exhaustion, I pressed on, summiting Moel yr Ogof (2,149 ft) and Moel Lefn (2,093 ft), each climb sapping more strength from my already depleted legs. The uphill sections were tough, but it was the descents that nearly broke me. My quads felt like they were on the verge of exploding with every step downhill.The descent from Mynydd Drws-y-coed (2,280 ft) was a particularly low point. The pain in my quads had become so intense that I was forced to descend backwards, inching my way down in what felt like an eternity. By the time I reached the bottom, I was physically and mentally drained.Arriving in Rhyd Ddu, I made the tough decision to call it a day. My body had reached its limit, and continuing further would have been unwise. Although I didn't complete the full distance as planned, the day was a profound lesson in endurance, resilience, and knowing when to listen to your body. This was a challenging Quality Mountain Day, pushing me to my absolute limits and beyond.
Area :
Snowdon Massif
Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an altitude of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level, and the highest point in the British Isles outside Scotland. It is located in Snowdonia National Park (Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri) in Gwynedd, and has been described as "the busiest mountain in Britain". It is designated as a national nature reserve for its rare flora and fauna.
