The Snowdon Ranger Path is one of the quieter official routes to the summit and possibly one of the oldest. The trail starts from the Snowdon Ranger Youth Hostel on the shores of Llyn Cwellyn on the A4085 between Caernarfon and Beddgelert. Regular Snowdon Sherpa buses ply their way past, as well as the Welsh …
As far as Snowdon Maps and Access go, the OS Explorer maps at 1:25,000 scale show access land that has a Right to Roam. However, this isn’t as important as you might think. As someone who walks often in Snowdonia, we noticed no changes to the way we plan our walks when this legislation was …
The Pyg track is both the shortest walking route up Snowdon, and the one that involves the least amount of ascent. Despite this, the Pyg Track is not the easiest path up as it can be steep and rocky in places but the paths are generally very good all the way and reasonably straightforward to …
The Miners’ Track up Snowdon is regarded as one of the easier walks up Snowdon, though it can still be difficult in parts, especially once it joins the PYG track. One of the most popular choices for a day out climbing Snowdon from Pen-y-Pass is up via the PYG track and down via the Miner’s …
The Rhyd Ddu Path up Snowdon starts off, not surprisingly, in Rhyd Ddu, just by the Welsh Highland Railway Station. It was historically known as the Beddgelert Path, as it originally started there as a pony path. Taking the train to the start of this walk is highly recommended! Rhy Ddu Path Route Map and …
The Llanberis Path up Snowdon has to be the most popular and easiest hiking route to the summit of Wales’ highest mountain. In normal weather, it poses no problems for the fit walker, with even the navigation being reasonably easy. On a fine day, you’ll be able to follow the hordes of other people who …
The Crib Goch scramble from Pen-y-pass is the toughest ‘walk’ up Snowdon, and one of the best scrambling routes in the country. It’s also one of the most exposed and difficult route on Walk up Snowdon and the one you should do if you really want to “climb” Snowdon. How Hard is Crib Goch? The Crib …
The solitary summit of Mynydd Mawr falls off most people’s radar, but worth a walk if you’ve only got a few hours spare. While more often walked from Rhyd Ddu, this route from Y Fron is even quieter and has its own charms, especially when the heather is in flower. The best thing is the …
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Cader Idris is without a doubt one of Snowdonia’s most iconic mountains and the Minffordd Path the best route to the summit. On the edge of Southern Snowdonia before the mountains give way to the rolling hills of Mid-Wales, the Cadair range can be hiked via four main paths. The Minffordd Path circuit to Cadair …
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The Aber Falls, or more correctly Rhaeadr-fawr, is one of the most popular waterfalls in Wales. While most of the poplar waterfalls such as the Swallow Falls can be viewed practically from the car, the Aber Falls require at least minimal effort to reach. It’s still under 5km of walking in total, with a bonus …
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The Snowdon Circular Route is a low to mid level walking route around Snowdon, from Llanberis to Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert and back to Llanberis via Pen-y-pass. This is the final section that’s currently walk-able, from Nant Gwynant to Pen-y-pass. This route also makes a perfect way to complete a circular walk up Snowdon that combines …
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There are few, if any of Snowdonia’s waterfalls that are as famous or popular as Rhaeadr Ewynnol, or the Swallow Falls near Betws-y-coed. The name translates as ‘foaming waterfall’, with the english name thought to be a mis-translation of Rhaeadr y Wennol. The locals knew a good thing when they saw it and charged a …
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