Great british walks travel a longdistance walk in snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd. Snowdonia backpacking multipleday walks with wild camping. 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. Even toddlers in pushchairs can enjoy and benefit from a stroll in beautiful surroundings, so head over to snowdonia for a bracing autumn walk. Walks in snowdonia penypass, miners track, snowdon and. The snowdonia short walks guidebook has a great selection of 20 walks of up to 5. Guided walking breaks and holidays snowdonia national park. Walk up snowdon is the most comprehensive online guidebook for walking routes up yr wyddfa in snowdonia its never mount snowdon. Walking in llyn and the snowdonia national park visit snowdonia. This twoday walk will take you over two dominant mountain ranges in the snowdonia national park. Snowdonia national park authority, national park office, penrhyndeudraeth, gwynedd ll48 6lf telephone. Wales coast path and circular walks visit snowdonia. In your email, click on the attached gpx file and choose to open with os maps.
Though the main route is lowlevel, for every stage there is an option of a mountain route alternative. The routes are located around the llyn and snowdonia coastline and vary from am easy 2 mile. Walks in the moelwyns area of snowdonia carnedd moel siabod, moelwyn mawr, cnicht. 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. 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. 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. This guide offers directions accompanied by sketch maps, photographs and notes on local history and wildlife. The following 200 files are in this category, out of 378 total. Our walks are open to members and nonmembers alike. 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. Please note that gpx files made available for download have simply been. This site contains routes and information on walking in snowdonia, as well as.
During the warmer months, there are few greater joys than exploring the north wales countryside. 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. The region is home to many striking natural features, from towering mountains to sandy beaches. Snowdon walks and charity challenges snowdonia mountain guides. The walks cover easy ground and are suitable for all the family. You will enjoy 2 days walking at a comfortable pace, with your friendly, experienced, qualified and knowledgeable guide. 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. Everything you need to plan your walk up snowdon with every walking route to. This section provides more information and resources which will help you study the snowdonia national park. 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.
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. This walk offers some of the most dramatic mountainous scenery in the uk at the oldest national nature reserve in wales. For further information, including maps to download, go to the wales coast path website. Our pick of the best ridge walks in wales ridge walks with views to cleanse the soul. The two purposes of national park authorities are laid out by law. Snowdonia guided walks guided walks in north wales. Walks in snowdonia penypass, miners track, snowdon. When it was wet we kept relatively low and when it was dry we tried to climb high. Not forgetting crib goch and the snowdon horseshoe. 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. Snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd great british walks travel. 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. 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.
You can also download and print pdf files which are located at the bottom of the. Our pick of the best walks in snowdonia the snowdonia walks any selfrespecting walker should not miss. May 12, 2012 great british walks travel a longdistance walk in snowdonia, conwy and gwynedd. The path is part of the wales coast path, which stretches 870 miles. Top 11 walks in snowdonia according to you walks in. This category has the following 28 subcategories, out of 28 total. 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. Snowdonia short walks guidebook ordnance survey shop. This route follows the miners track to the summit of the highest mountain in wales. Snowdon is a much harder climb than low level walks, even with similar ascent.
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. 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. Below are links to pdf files that highlight some of the. The snowdon ranger is one of the more straigtforward routes to the summit, and one of the quietest. Nov 27, 2017 often because they underestimate the difficulty. To download our professionally researched and produced walk routes, our popular best walks in. 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. Walking in llyn and the snowdonia national park visit. 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.
Keep an eye on the met office weather for snowdonia for a few days before your planned a trip, as it has. The result is a good variety of walks and i do hope you enjoy reading about them. 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. You can contact snowdonia guided walks via the original outdoors offices.
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. Snowdonia is a great place for fell walking, not dissimilar to the lake district. You will need to walk about 150 yards along the country road towards dolgellau from pont clywedog. Snowdon is the highest mountain in wales, standing at a height of. Enjoy gentle strolls to mountainous walks, enough to tire out all four legs and yours.
The summit of snowdon, known as yr wyddfa in welsh, is surrounded by magnificent scenery. 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. 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. All our snowdon day walks are fully guided by a qualified mountain leader, who will be there with you every step of the way. Walks and walking in wales the walking routes of snowdonia. This snowdonia route is probably the easiest way to snowdons summit. Snowdon, the highest mountain in wales, is the objective of this walk. There are several walking routes up snowdon, plus the snowdon mountain railway line see below, along which you can see breathtaking scenery and. My trip reports tell not only of my appreciation of north wales and its mountains, but also of. This site contains a selection of walks in snowdonia along with wet weather ideas, a hill recognition quiz and tips on mountain safety. 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. 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. Any proceeds will go towards the snowdonia societys work of protecting and enhancing snowdonias beauty and special qualities.
I first visited the snowdonia national park in the summer of 2002 for a five day stay. A beginners guide to safely climbing the highest mountain in england and wales. 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. It is worth taking time to call in at the visitors centre which describes some of the history of the local area. Cwm idwal and its glacial lake were carved out by ice sheets, and its worldfamous for its rock formations and rare plant life.
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. The walk begins in the pen y pass car park and ascends to the pretty llyn teyrn before coming to the much larger llyn. Snowdonia mountain skyline as seen from glyder fawr. Walk up snowdon the online guidebook for all the walking. Climbing snowdon is one of our most popular day walks. Top 10 easy walks in snowdonia walking in snowdonia walk. You need to send the gpx file by email to your device. They are ideal for day out or holidays for the whole family. Snowdonia walks weekend mountaineering joe walking. Walks in the snowdon area of snowdonia snowdon yr wyddfa, crib goch, yr aran, moel cynghorion.
For us, snowdonia beats the likes of europe and america hands down, and. The snowdonia walks listed below cater for walkers of all abilities from easy lowlevel walks to the high mountain summits. Walks and walking in snowdon the miners and pyg pig tracks our day starts driving up to the youth hostel. Below is a list of the circular walk locations, which cater for a variety of users. The routes are located around the llyn and snowdonia coastline and vary from am easy 2 mile walk to a difficult 5 hour trek. Course description guided mountain walks up snowdon. 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. North wales regional leaflet natural resources wales. Pdf railway walks wales download full pdf book download. Before you walk up snowdon, ask yourself are you equipped. Starting in llanberis, it must be remembered this walk is a serious mountain expedition so you should go fully prepared. The soaring peaks, incredible views over the mountains and sea, and unique welsh highland culture have inspired mountaineers and writers for generations.
The walk around llyn idwal is a doable challenge for smaller. Outstanding natural beauty aonb and some of the walking. Find more walking ideas on the snowdonia national park website. 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. 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. Instead of giving a price for this event we invite donations.
But alongside the routes that aim for the peaks are endless miles of. But please, do not put it on your website to download. 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. The south downs way is one of 15 national trails in england and wales and was the first bridleway national trail in england.
Please be aware that almost all of these locations have livestock grazing therefore do keep your dog on a lead. 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. After four rainy days in snowdonia this was our last chance to reach the top of snowdon. Notice the names which have been carved to the bridges stones. Guided walking breaks and holidays to snowdonia national park. Cwm idwal and its glacial lake were carved out by ice sheets, and its world.
From walks up snowdon, glyderau and carneddau to rhinogydd and cader idris. 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. Snowdonia national park in north wales is synonymous with beautiful, rugged landscapes and wonderful trekking and outdoor pursuits. Each walk has detailed notes, a map, photos and local information in an easytouse format. Walks and walking snowdon in wales along the llanberis path. A gps file is available for download see walk description. Discover this and more about the jewel of wales on a guided mountain walk with serenventures. There many awesome walks in snowdonia national park. Snowdon walks and charity challenges snowdonia mountain.
Walks in the rhinogs area of snowdonia y llethr, rhinog fawr, moel ysgyfarnogod. Features 25 varied walks in mid wales, stretching from the foothills of southern snowdonia to the fascinating spa towns of powys and the spectacular ceredigion coast ranging from 2 to 9 miles, suitable for all ages and experience. Snowdon is the highest mountain in wales, standing at a height of 1,085 metres 3,560 ft. 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. Walks in snowdonia all free to print off or download. 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. The local rescue team responds to nearly 300 rescues a year, nearly one every day. Since then i have revisited wales often so new walks in snowdonia will regularly arrive into these pages. The snowdon range consists of glacial corries, knifeedged aretes and some very big mountains.
Climb to the summit of snowdon on this challenging walk in the snowdonia national park. 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. Snowdonia national park covers 823 square miles of northwest wales and contains. 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. Follow in the footsteps of legends around snowdonia. The walks reach all the major summits in the snowdonia national park including. All walks are free to download and print and all routes have gps files. Spending more time outside is something every member of the family can enjoy. Bbc weatherman walking derek brockway highlights some routes in snowdonia. Snowdonia is superb for all types of walks and walking with some of the best uk walking routes available.
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