You will enjoy 2 days walking at a comfortable pace, with your friendly, experienced, qualified and knowledgeable guide. Packed with great mountain climbs, idyllic river walks, lakeside rambles and coastal hikes, snowdonia national park is the perfect getaway location for hiking our pick of the best walks in snowdonia, wales. Keeping children active in snowdonia is easy and its fun. Please note that gpx files made available for download have simply been. There are many routes to the top of snowdon itself in welsh yr wyddfa with some big paths that can get crowded, but when you look across the horizon of a hundred hills youll know why its so popular.
The snowdonia short walks guidebook has a great selection of 20 walks of up to 5. It was not exactly sunny as we had breakfast but the cloud was rising and breaks were appearing in the cloud as we drove up to our starting point at penypass. During the warmer months, there are few greater joys than exploring the north wales countryside. The walks reach all the major summits in the snowdonia national park including. For example, the 7 sisters walk in the southeast has severals short climbs and descents, but each one is quite short, so the musclesknees arent worked for. Climbing snowdon is one of our most popular day walks. I first visited the snowdonia national park in the summer of 2002 for a five day stay accompanied by my brother dave and good friend steve. Whats great about the cwm idwal walk is that its a relatively easy way of getting into the heart of snowdonias most dramatic mountain scenery. I have had the privilege of standing on the summit of each and every one therefore i know snowdonia like the back of my hand.
This category has the following 28 subcategories, out of 28 total. Snowdonia is a great place for fell walking, not dissimilar to the lake district. You can also download and print pdf files which are located at the bottom of the. It is worth taking time to call in at the visitors centre which describes some of the history of the local area. Snowdonia national park authority, national park office, penrhyndeudraeth, gwynedd ll48 6lf telephone. The routes are located around the llyn and snowdonia coastline and vary from am easy 2 mile walk to a difficult 5 hour trek. Each walk has detailed notes, a map, photos and local information in an easytouse format. Naturally our major goal was an ascent of snowdon itself but as we wanted to do it in good weather it turned out to be the. Snowdonia backpacking multipleday walks with wild camping. Posted by north wales admin on nov 30, 2016 snowdonia is a wonderful place year around, and its certainly up there in some of the very best places in the world to visit. Notice the names which have been carved to the bridges stones. Snowdon walks and charity challenges snowdonia mountain. It was not exactly sunny as we had breakfast but the cloud was rising and breaks were appearing in the cloud as we drove up to our starting point at peny.
Ill be producing these maps for other areas in snowdonia soon, with the intention of putting a reference number next to each route that corresponds to a route on uk. In between lies a cave where owain glyndwr is reputed to have concealed himself from the invading english in the fifteenth century after making good an escape that involved the uks first recorded rock climb, and the famous nantlle ridge. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have gps files. Each national park has an organisation, the national park authority, which looks after the landscape and wildlife and helps people enjoy and learn about the area. Snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd great british walks travel. Guided walking breaks and holidays snowdonia national park. To make the most of the coastal walking offer, 18 circular walks have been developed by gwynedd council through funding received by the coastal communities fund. Walks in snowdonia penypass, miners track, snowdon. This walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the uk at the oldest national nature reserve in wales.
Snowdonia guided walks guided walks in north wales. Walk up snowdon is the most comprehensive online guidebook for walking routes up yr wyddfa in snowdonia its never mount snowdon. If you have quo mapping from mapyx free download you can download all the. The result is a good variety of walks and i do hope you enjoy reading about them. Guided walking breaks and holidays to snowdonia national park. Whether its tackling the big one, snowdon which at over 3,500 feet high needs little introduction, or simply stepping out to enjoy the umpteen trails through the snowdonia national park, weve lined up a series of guided walking events to suit everyone. Our walks are open to members and nonmembers alike. The south downs way is one of 15 national trails in england and wales and was the first bridleway national trail in england. Snowdon, the highest mountain in wales, is the objective of this walk. May 12, 2012 great british walks travel a longdistance walk in snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd. Walking in llyn and the snowdonia national park visit.
Top 10 easy walks in snowdonia walking in snowdonia walk. When it was wet we kept relatively low and when it was dry we tried to climb high. Climb to the summit of snowdon on this challenging walk in the snowdonia national park. Everything you need to plan your walk up snowdon with every walking route to.
To download our professionally researched and produced walk routes, our popular best walks in. You need to send the gpx file by email to your device. The snowdonia society, established in 1967, is a memberbased registered charity working to protect and enhance the beauty and special qualities of snowdonia and to promote their enjoyment in the interests of all who live in, work in or visit the area both now and in the future. Walking in llyn and the snowdonia national park visit snowdonia. Walks in snowdonia all free to print off or download.
Instead of giving a price for this event we invite donations. Not forgetting crib goch and the snowdon horseshoe. Snowdon is the highest mountain in wales, standing at a height of 1,085 metres 3,560 ft. Snowdonia short walks guidebook ordnance survey shop. It is divided up into 6 stages, with a suggested walking time of between 68 days. Walks and walking snowdon in wales along the llanberis path.
Cwm idwal and its glacial lake were carved out by ice sheets, and its world. Snowdonia walks weekend mountaineering joe walking. Please be aware that almost all of these locations have livestock grazing therefore do keep your dog on a lead. This route follows the miners track to the summit of the highest mountain in wales. Walk up snowdon the online guidebook for all the walking. Follow in the footsteps of legends around snowdonia. Here you will find accounts of all the backpacking trips with wild camping i have done in snowdonia, a gear list, a book list and other information. All our snowdon day walks are fully guided by a qualified mountain leader, who will be there with you every step of the way. They are ideal for day out or holidays for the whole family. But please, do not put it on your website to download. This twoday walk will take you over two dominant mountain ranges in the snowdonia national park.
Spending more time outside is something every member of the family can enjoy. The summit of snowdon, known as yr wyddfa in welsh, is surrounded by magnificent scenery. According to myth, a female saint led the construction of a 160mile roman road running the length of wales, a route that can still be traced through forests and hamlets near betwsycoed. For further information, including maps to download, go to the wales coast path website. Though the main route is lowlevel, for every stage there is an option of a mountain route alternative. Cwm idwal and its glacial lake were carved out by ice sheets, and its worldfamous for its rock formations and rare plant life. Snowdonia np mountain snowdonia national park tough walk andrew. If you look right as you walk you will see the remainder of your walk looping round. To make the most of the coastal walking offer there are 18 circular walks that give you the opportunity to enjoy the coast path, but also to appreciate nature, heritage, culture and adventure opportunities available in the nearby villages and towns. Routes to the top challenge wales snowdonia there are many routes to the top of snowdon itself in welsh yr wyddfa with some big paths that can get crowded, but when you look across the horizon of a hundred hills youll know why its so popular.
Bbc weatherman walking derek brockway highlights some routes in snowdonia. The snowdonia walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy lowlevel walks to the high mountain summits. In your email, click on the attached gpx file and choose to open with os maps. Starting in llanberis, it must be remembered this walk is a serious mountain expedition so you should go fully prepared. The local rescue team responds to nearly 300 rescues a year, nearly one every day. The peak of tryfan is as iconic a mountain as you can get, and with summits like glyder fawr and the nantlle ridge theres something for everyone. The walk around llyn idwal is a doable challenge for smaller. This guide offers directions accompanied by sketch maps, photographs and notes on local history and wildlife. There are several walking routes up snowdon, plus the snowdon mountain railway line see below, along which you can see breathtaking scenery and.
Snowdonia is superb for all types of walks and walking with some of the best uk walking routes available. With free walking maps and full guides to all the routes to the summit of snowdon its the only website dedicated to walking routes up snowdon. Snowdon is the highest mountain in wales, standing at a height of. Walks in the moelwyns area of snowdonia carnedd moel siabod, moelwyn mawr, cnicht. Since then i have revisited wales often so new walks in snowdonia will regularly arrive into these pages. Walks and walking in wales the walking routes of snowdonia. For us, snowdonia beats the likes of europe and america hands down, and. The following 200 files are in this category, out of 378 total. Pdf railway walks wales download full pdf book download. The region is home to many striking natural features, from towering mountains to sandy beaches. A gps file is available for download see walk description. A beginners guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in england and wales.
Standing at a proud 1085ms snowdon is the highest peak in england and wales and on a sunny day can offer some of the most rewarding views the uk has to offer. Outstanding natural beauty aonb and some of the walking. It takes you into a normally inaccessible upland environment, and through beautiful icesculpted cwm idwal a bowlshaped hollow filled with the crystal clear waters of llyn. Any proceeds will go towards the snowdonia societys work of protecting and enhancing snowdonias beauty and special qualities. The path follows gwynedds coastline, stretching 180 miles from llanfairfechan in the north of the county, down to machynlleth near the south of the county. Wales coast path and circular walks visit snowdonia. You will need to walk about 150 yards along the country road towards dolgellau from pont clywedog. This section provides more information and resources which will help you study the snowdonia national park. Walks in the snowdon area of snowdonia snowdon yr wyddfa, crib goch, yr aran, moel cynghorion. Snowdonia walks week end walking in snowdonia, north wales with mountaineering joe, offers beautiful, tranquil and relaxing walks in remote countryside and breathtaking mountain scenery.
Snowdonia national park covers 823 square miles of northwest wales and contains. Snowdonia mountain skyline as seen from glyder fawr. Even toddlers in pushchairs can enjoy and benefit from a stroll in beautiful surroundings, so head over to snowdonia for a bracing autumn walk. I first visited the snowdonia national park in the summer of 2002 for a five day stay. The snowdon range consists of glacial corries, knifeedged aretes and some very big mountains. Below is a list of the circular walk locations, which cater for a variety of users. After four rainy days in snowdonia this was our last chance to reach the top of snowdon. My trip reports tell not only of my appreciation of north wales and its mountains, but also of. Discover this and more about the jewel of wales on a guided mountain walk with serenventures. Find more walking ideas on the snowdonia national park website. This snowdonia route is probably the easiest way to snowdons summit. So if you want to avoid becoming a mountain rescue statistic then snowdonia mountain guides offer an excellent guiding service for snowdon walks, whether that be for your family or a charity challenge. Walks and walking in snowdon the miners and pyg pig tracks our day starts driving up to the youth hostel. Snowdon is a much harder climb than low level walks, even with similar ascent.
The soaring peaks, incredible views over the mountains and sea, and unique welsh highland culture have inspired mountaineers and writers for generations. You can contact snowdonia guided walks via the original outdoors offices. It is a slightly longer route than the alternative pyg track but has the advantage of waterside sections alongside the mountains three beautiful lakes of llyn teyrn, llyn llydaw and glaslyn. It takes you into a normally inaccessible upland environment, and through beautiful icesculpted cwm idwal a bowlshaped hollow filled with the crystal clear waters of llyn idwal. Did you know that snowdonia national park covers an area of 823 square miles and within its boundaries are 104 peaks over 2,000 feet 605 metres. The routes are located around the llyn and snowdonia coastline and vary from am easy 2 mile. Below are links to pdf files that highlight some of the.
Perhaps the contents of snowdonia backpacking will inform you, pass on some of my hardgained knowhow and maybe entertain you, but my main hope is that it will fill you with enthusiasm and inspiration, in much the same way as the books i read did for me when i started. The snowdon ranger is one of the more straigtforward routes to the summit, and one of the quietest. The walks cover easy ground and are suitable for all the family. Enjoy gentle strolls to mountainous walks, enough to tire out all four legs and yours. Great british walks travel a longdistance walk in snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd.
The snowdonia way is a 97 mile long distance walking trail through the mountains of north wales. The walk begins in the pen y pass car park and ascends to the pretty llyn teyrn before coming to the much larger llyn. Walks in snowdonia penypass, miners track, snowdon and. But alongside the routes that aim for the peaks are endless miles of. By following the path you can enjoy the splendour of the areas diverse landscape, there are small coves and long sandy beaches, rugged cliffs and wild heathland. When you reach the falls after stopping for a look you cross the afon rhaeadr fawr rhaeadr fawr meaning big waterfall is the welsh name for aber. Turn right over pont clywedog to continue along torrent walk go to your left if you would like to take a detour to view the ruins of the furnace. This site contains a selection of walks in snowdonia along with wet weather ideas, a hill recognition quiz and tips on mountain safety. Before you walk up snowdon, ask yourself are you equipped. Top 11 walks in snowdonia according to you walks in. Course description guided mountain walks up snowdon.
From walks up snowdon, glyderau and carneddau to rhinogydd and cader idris. Coastal circular walks to make the most of the coastal walking offer there are 18 circular walks that give you the opportunity to enjoy the coast path, but also to appreciate nature, heritage, culture and adventure opportunities available in the nearby villages and towns. Our pick of the best ridge walks in wales ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul. This site contains routes and information on walking in snowdonia, as well as. There many awesome walks in snowdonia national park. Our pick of the best walks in snowdonia the snowdonia walks any selfrespecting walker should not miss. Snowdon walks and charity challenges snowdonia mountain guides. Follow the links on the left to find out more about our resources or take a look at our files below which are full of interesting facts about the snowdonia national park. Keep an eye on the met office weather for snowdonia for a few days before your planned a trip, as it has. The path is part of the wales coast path, which stretches 870 miles.
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