There are a number of easy walks on the flanks of Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon with the walk to Dinas Emrys and the lower reaches of Cwm y Bleiddiaid being one of the best. This route starts off from the National Trust’s Craflwyn and largely follows good waymarked paths. Be warned that the exact paths …
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Introduction The twin mountains of Glyder Fawr and Fach are dramatic from both sides – with the crags on the southern side dominating the Llanberis Pass and those of the north overshadowing Tryfan itself. The summits of the Glyderau, despite being close are also very different in nature with Glyder Fawr’s jagged rocks sticking up …
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Introduction Y Garn is more often than not the afterthought when the mountains of Ogwen are mentioned. Tryfan and the Glyderau get the top spots, every time, and while name dropping the cleft of Twll Du / Devil’s Kitchen and Cwm Idwal might be more readily named. However, depending on where you go in Ogwen, …
Introduction Elidir Fawr is probably best known as the quarry scarred mountain next to Llanberis. While some parts of the Dinorwig quarries are interesting, this side of the mountain is irreparably scarred. However, don’t let first impressions put you off walking Elidir Fawr as it has some truly spectacular views and facets you wouldn’t believe …
Introduction Tryfan, despite not being the highest mountain in Wales, often holds the title of being the most iconic. It tops out at only a measly 917 metres in height, making it the shortest of the 14 Peaks, barely even making the grade. To add insult to injury, surveyors recently tried to prove it was …
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 Cader 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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The Snowdon Circular Route is a planned ‘official’ route around Snowdon and until it is in place, this route can be followed from Llanberis to Rhyd Ddu. We will amend the guidance as the official route becomes clearer, but this allows those keen to walk the Snowdon Circular in the meantime to do so between …
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The Snowdon Circular Walk is a waymarked trail around the mountain of Snowdon in Snowdonia that’s currently under development. While the final route is being finalised, you can still walk around Snowdon on a combination of new trails (probably part of the new trail!), waymarked paths and slightly more sketchy rights of ways. There’s no …
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