Catching the mid-day train from Llanberis he was able to summit the highest mountain in Wales by the easiest route possible - not that he had any great views from the top if the pictures are an indication of the visibility!
The Snowdon Mountain Railway is a narrow gauge rack and pinion mountain railway that travels for 4.7 miles (7.6 km) to the summit of Snowdon.
It is the only public rack and pinion railway in the United Kingdom, and after more than 100 years of operation it remains a popular tourist attraction. The railway operates in some of the harshest weather conditions in Britain, with services curtailed from reaching the summit in bad weather. Single carriage trains are pushed up the mountain by either steam locomotives or diesel locomotives.
The railway was constructed between December 1894, when the first sod was cut and February 1896, at a total cost of £63,800 (£7,190,550 at 2010 costs).
Snowdon actually offers some of the most extensive views in the British Isles; on exceptionally clear days, Ireland, (the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland), Scotland, England, and the Isle of Man are all visible, as well as 24 counties, 29 lakes and 17 islands. The mountain itself may also be viewed on take off and approach to both Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport on very clear days.
A visit was also made to Beddgelert during the mini-break.
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