Devil's Kitchen & Y Garn Hike
A Free Guided Hike for Bereaved Parents & Those with Ill Children
📍 Ogwen Valley, Snowdonia
🗓 Saturday 27th September 2025
🕢 Meet 7:30 AM Canolfan Cwm Idwal — Hike Starts 8:00 AM with Mountain Leader
Free Parking available at A5 layby
📌 A5 Layby: SH 65615 60243
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Paid Parking for £6 per day
Ogwen Visitor Centre (near Llyn Ogwen).
Contactless and chip & pin accepted; no cash!
Limited spaces, High demand, especially during peak times.
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🧭 The Route:
Ogwen Cottage → Devil’s Kitchen → Y Garn (978m) → NE Ridge → return
⛰️ Moderate to strenuous | ⏱ 5–6 hrs | 🥾 Steady, supportive pace
❤️ Why This Walk?
For parents walking through grief, serious illness, and heartache.
A space for reflection, fresh air, gentle conversation — and even joy, You don’t have to walk alone.
👥 Who Can Join?
Bereaved parents
Parents of seriously ill children
New or experienced hikers — all are welcome
Spaces limited to 10 for safety and support
🛡️ Led by Insured, Qualified Mountain Leader(s)
Kit list provided along with participant form
📩 To Book (FREE):
Email:
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DM:
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🗨️ A Note from Me:
“I lost both my boys — Charlie and Thomas — to a rare genetic condition.
The mountains became my sanctuary.
Now I want to share that space with others walking through grief.”
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If poor weather prevents an ascent of Y Garn, we have an alternative back up walk, this will finish at Ogwen Cottage for a Free Hot or Cold drink of your choice.
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