Will I be able to walk up Snowden.

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Just that. Going on holiday next week to Wales.

I am 51. Not very fit. But no actual health problems. Was fittish ( though about a stone overweight) until a year ago. Then became very very sedentary owing to caring responsibilities for my seriously ill daughter. She is now much improved. I’m no fatter. But a lot less fit.

I can swim for an hour, walk for a couple of hours. Ride a bike for 5 miles. But I do struggle a bit with steep hills in that I get a bit “puffed out” and achy (I know I know Snowden qualifies as a steep hill!).

I have a weak ankle (fracture and torn ligaments a few times). The current plan is walk up and train down. Am I mad to even try.

I’ve walked up twice before. But the most recent was 25 years ago!

Advice please

Sorry to be pedantic, but I don’t think you’ll get very far if you’re attempting to walk up Edward Snowden the former CIA employee. Now the welsh mountain called Snowdon is a different matter. 😀

I think the problem about doing a walk that you're not really fit for is that is likely to make any existing weakness - a dodgy knee or ankle - worse. Which means that gentler activities such as days on a beach or exploring towns are likely to become troublesome. I think if you can't build up fitness in advance it's simply not worth it.