unfortunately before the voluntary ban finishes so i'm sure that'll make it interesting?!
Interesting as in having to go after 5pm or before 10 am and it might be a bit dark if you take too long; or interesting because you're a complete and utter fcukwit for wanting to disrespect a very hard-won arrangement? Same goes for the moron up there wondering about riding a footpath (P.Y.G. track). Put simply: DON'T.
Snowdon has been a candidate to have all cycle access revoked for years. That agreement allowing limited access was very difficult to obtain. Having spoken to the rangers on many an occasion, they seem totally bemused as to why cyclists want to be up there when me have purpose-built trails. Unfortunately, most policy makers are inclined to agree with them. Seeing as it is in a national park, it would actually be a criminal, not a civil offence to ride there if they decided an outright ban. Given its high profile, and the lack of real crime in Gwynedd, I'm sure a couple of bobbies would enjoy a few bike confiscations to make the point…
As someone who rode it on a mid-summer saturday before the voluntary ban was arranged, I can confirm it's no fun for anyone. Time shifting access between walkers and cyclists seems to have worked quite well the many times I've ridden it since then; with the few walkers left actually cheering us on for the most part…