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Parking for Yr Wyddfa Snowdon in 2023 – Pen-y-pass and other car parks

By Dave Roberts   

Published – February 3, 2023

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Parking for Yr Wyddfa Snowdon in 2023 – Pen-y-pass and other car parks

Parking for Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) can be problematic, especially at the Pen-y-pass car park that’s both small and very popular. All our walking routes up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) contain the vital “Route Information” on the sidebar, which includes Public Transport and Parking info. But for your convenience, here’s a rundown of the Snowdon parking, their post codes and charges for the big 6 main routes up Snowdon.

Pen-y-pass Parking for Yr Wyddfa / Snowdon

Current Snowdonia National Park info indicates you must pre-book your parking for the Pen y Pass Car Park in Season, but operates on a first come first served basis over winter.

Winter 2022/23 costs £10 for the daily ticket and does not need to be pre-booked but spaces ar limited and you will need to get there very early or strike it lucky as someone is leaving.

Summer parking needs to be booked and costs 8 hrs – £18 / 8-12hrs – £25 / 12-24hrs – £40. For a more affordable, and sustainable option we suggest you park in Nant Peris and use the Park and Ride.

Bookings are only available to be made at least 24 hour in advance. Minimum price is £18 for a 8 hour parking session.

Please remember that space are limited and therefore tickets are likely to sell out very quickly!

Parking for Watkin, Rhyd Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Paths

These care parks are much quieter than Pen-y-pass and other than peak times you should find a space, but always plan to arrive early to avoid disappointment! They charge £6 a day and you do not need to book and need to pay by card. The Sherpa’r Wyddfa bus service joins up all the car parks so you can easily plan a linear walk between them.

Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Car Park Summary

Route Name

Starting Point

Parking Post Code

Car Park details and charges

Llanberis Path
Llanberis LL55 4TD Plenty of options in Llanberis village.
Snowdon Ranger
Snowdon Ranger LL54 7YS Plenty available – very rarely full, £6 a day, £3 for 4 hours
Miners’ Track
Pen y Pass LL55 4NY LIMITED & PRE-BOOKING required! 8 hrs – £18 / 8-12hrs – £25 / 12-24hrs – £40. Park in Nant Peris for the Park and Ride.
Rhyd Ddu Path
Rhyd Ddu LL54 6TN Parking usually plentiful this side of Snowdon, £6 a day, £3 for 4 hours
Watkin Path
Nant Gwynant / Pont Bethania LL55 4NR Quieter than Pen y Pass, but still fills up on good days, £6 a day, £3 for 4 hours
PYG Track
Pen y Pass LL55 4NY LIMITED & PRE-BOOKING required! 8 hrs – £18 / 8-12hrs – £25 / 12-24hrs – £40. Park in Nant Peris for the Park and Ride.

 

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Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts founded Walk Eryri in 2004, with the aim of providing routes that are off the beaten track. Walk Eryri is now part of Mud and Routes which continues to provide more off beat routes and walks in Snowdonia and beyond. Dave has been exploring the hills of Eryri for over thirty years, and is a qualified Mountain Leader. Dave also established Walk up Snowdon, Walk up Scafell Pike and Walk up Ben Nevis just to mention a few.

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