A group of enthusiasts who wanted to raise money for five different charities chose a Snowdonia walking challenge to help them reach their goal.

According to the Hertfordshire Mercury, the Royston & Buntingford Young Countrysiders are all aged between 11 and 27, and spent three days scaling the peaks in the area.

Proving that this type of trekking is both a physical and mental activity, organiser Linda Watts said everyone mustered up the determination to complete the challenge – despite thinking they would not be able to.

Overall, some £1,300 was generated thanks to the participants.

Ms Watts told the newspaper that the experience was “absolutely fantastic”.

Their achievement comes days after more fans of Snowdonia walks found that a mountain in the region was actually eight feet higher than previously thought.

Tryfan was believed to be 3,002 ft – but a study found it stands at 3,010 ft or 917.44 m.

Snowdonia is a popular holiday experience for many campers due to its “epic hill walks”, it has been suggested.

A piece in the Daily Mail highlighted some of the top UK locations for those who love to pull on their boots and explore some of the nation’s most spectacular regions.

The Welsh beauty spot was named among the most refined destinations due to its various cycling and hill walking opportunities.

In addition, the publication noted that there are plenty of good places for explorers to stay, adding: “Snowdonia sprouts campsites like daffodils.”

The piece also suggested that those going on Lake District walks could head to Wasdale in the Lake District.

This is because the area is one of many National Trust camping sites set amid “jaw-droppingly beautiful and historic locations”.

Recently, Ordinance Survey confirmed that Tryfan in Snowdonia is 3,010 ft high – which is eight ft higher than previously thought.

Snowdonia walking enthusiasts can add 8 ft to their accomplishments after it was found that a peak was higher than originally thought.

Ordnance Survey verified a project undertaken to establish Tryfan’s official height – now confirmed as 3,010 ft or 917.44 m.

It was measured by a group that scaled the mountain in the Ogwen Valley equipped with GPS technology after it was feared that rather than sit at 3,002 ft, it could have actually fallen short of the 3,000 ft needed to keep it in the “elite” group of Welsh summits.

Thousands of Snowdonia walking fans head to Tryfan every year to enjoy the breathtaking scenery, as well as scale all 14 elite peaks in a 24-hour challenge.

“It’s a wonderful mountain with some fantastic views, that won’t change a jot … it has a special part in the heart of anyone who enjoys climbing mountains in Wales,” said Alun Pugh, director of the Snowdonia Society.

British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) racer Tom Chilton is heading to Snowdonia as part of his fitness regime.

The driver, who is also a columnist for the Sun, described how the walking challenge not only keeps him healthy and restores him physically from a gruelling weekend, but it also gives him the chance to spend time with Prestatyn resident and girlfriend Lauren.

Although he started in pole position in the most recent BTCC race, Chilton finished a disappointing fourth.

So, prior to the next meet on August 8th at Smetterton, he is fitting in a Snowdonia walking day and sticking to his strict diet.

“I’m going to dig deep to chase down that dream of mine – to be British touring car champion,” he added.

Chilton currently sits in ninth place in the BTCC standings – but with seven years of racing experience, his season is far from over.

A Snowdonia walking and running challenge was recently completed by 15 members of the Mysteruns of Abergele.

The Rhyl Journal reports that Garry Tann, Austin Bell, Julie Yale and John Humphries all ran the 35-mile section that precedes the beginning of the walk up Mount Snowdon.

Others completed the stretch using a combination of other transport, such as Steve Salt, Andy Roberts and James Salt, who cycled one half and ran the other.

The course begins at Abergele and finishes on the Llanberis pass. Some of the walkers also chose to run part of the 35 miles, meaning there was a mix of ages and abilities taking part.

After this section finishes, the rest of the Mysteruns of Abergele meet up with the runners to start walking up Snowdon.

The youngest is 12-year-old Sam Ogden, who reached the summit in two hours and 15 minutes.

Those who are interested in Snowdonia walking challenges might be encouraged by the organisation’s achievements, particularly given that the mountain stands 1,085 metres above sea level.

Gwynedd Council and Tourism Partnership mid Wales have launched a new initiative to promote the Vale of Ffestiniog, a popular area for walks in Snowdonia.

The project includes a bilingual e-brochure and a dedicated website highlighting all of the interesting features those who enjoy walking in Snowdonia can find in the area.

Pryderi ap Rhisiart, from Gwynedd Council, told the Cambrian News that Snowdonia has strong identity and that more must be done to promote the various villages and regions which make it special.

“There are world-class attractions such as Portmeirion, the Ffestiniog Railway, Llechwedd and the Welsh Highland Heritage Railway and some great accommodation and catering operators – but it is all fragmented,” he stated.

According to Visit Snowdonia, the Vale of Ffestiniog is one of the richest areas in Wales for history and heritage, boasting many attractions and places to visit for those enjoying walking holidays in the area.