“WE DID IT!”

Trail readers share their top tips for a successful result.

BREAK IT INTO SECTIONS

“I did it over 3 days. Unless you want to feel rushed and not appreciate any of it, I would definitely recommend doing it in three sections. Unless you’re super fit and these things come easily!” Andrea Whitehead

TRAIN PROPERLY

“I did it 41 years ago, when I was 24, and just did it without training. My quads took a week to get over it and I couldn’t walk up the stairs (I had to sit down and shuffle up the stairs). So train and get those quads sorted. Looking back I’m glad I did it, but at the time I think it was the adrenaline that got me through it.” Mark O’Rafferty

WAIT FOR THE WEATHER

“It’s a great day out, some of the best mountains Britain has to offer. But it pays to do your research and have some flexibility with dates to help avoid any particularly bad weather.” Thomas Pountney

PACK A HEADTORCH

“It is longer and harder than you think, even when done in good weather and backpacked over 2 days. Make sure you have a good headtorch for the last bit!” Steve Dunn

USE A SUPPORT CAR

“I’ve done it and it was an incredible experience. Trained for six months with mountains every week. Took 13 hours, 11 minutes. By far the best mountain challenge I’ve done. If I could get myself back to that level of fitness I’d do it again. My advice would be to train and know the route very well. The more your body is used to it, the easier it will be. Depending on direction, have a support car in Ogwen. Being able to change clothes and get a lighter pack was a godsend.” Dani Brackenridge