Sheesh!
My concerns have got nothing to do with how big groups of walkers are, or how many people can get the train up. It's got nothing to do with self discrimination either, rather instead a bit of self moderation.
It's due to the fact that, in the past, there have been problems with mountain bikers descending at speed amongst walkers on the rights of ways on Snowdon. I'm sure that there are still incidents on such a busy route. But the voluntary ban, and a largely sensible and compliant community of mountain bikers, positively manage and limit this risk.
The point that I you seem to be missing is that a big group of bikers, no matter what their age, intent or good will does not suddenly erase that history. The very fact that it's a large group of bikers will draw attention to the fact that it's a large group of bikers.
It only takes one person to make a complaint, or one collision to potentially jeopardise what is still quite a fragile access agreement.
The ban is designed to be of advantage to walkers and bikers as it limits the potential for trail user conflict.
Riding in smaller groups also limits the potential for trail user conflict, at any time of day or year.
So in short, to organise a big group ride somewhere as potentially sensitive as Snowdon would, in my opinion be unwise.
But, by all means, if it's a small group then go for it.
