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Walk 2053

Bala Lake Views Walk

Length :
6 miles - 9.5 km
Ascent :
1055 ft - 320 m
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

Offers the changing terrain of the Penllyn area, within the Berwyns.

Walk 2054

Moel y Garnedd
from Lake Bala

Length :
4 miles - 6.5 km
Ascent :
700 ft - 210 m
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

Excellent views of the Arenigs, Arans, Berwyns and even as far as Cader Idris.

Walk 2055

Moel Emoel
from near Bala

Length :
6 miles - 9.5 km
Ascent :
1485 ft - 450 m
Grade :
Moderate

Good views of Bala town, Lake Bala (Llyn Tegid) and the surrounding mountains

Walk 2059

Castell Carndochan
near Bala

Length :
2.5 miles - 4 km
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

Good views of Lake Bala (Llyn Tegid) and the surrounding mountains

Walk 2536

Llyn Crafnant, Capel Curig & Llyn Colwyd from Trefriw

Length :
13 miles - 21 km
Grade :
Moderate

This walk uses the old pass through the mountains connecting Trefriw to Capel Curig.

Walk 2542

Foel Grach from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau

Length :
8.5 miles - 14 km
Ascent :
2310 ft - 700 m
Grade :
Moderate

A walk into the central Carneddau.

Walk 2544

Rhinog Fach

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Grade :
Moderate

This route approaches the Rhinogs from the east.

Walk 2547

Carnedd Llewelyn via the Eastern Carneddau

Length :
12 miles - 19.5 km
Ascent :
3300 ft - 1000 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A long outing into the Carneddau.

Walk 2551

Rhobell Fawr, from near Rhydymain

Length :
5.3 miles - 8.5 km
Ascent :
1700 ft - 515 m
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

A less visited summit northeast from Dolgellau

Walk 2558

Carnedd Dafydd from near Bethesda

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
3370 ft - 1020 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This walk, which uses less frequented routes, visits two of the major Carneddau peaks.

Walk 2560

Moel Hebog from Beddgelert

Length :
6.5 miles - 10.5 km
Ascent :
3450 ft - 1045 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Moel Hebog is a grand ascent with superb views from the summit.

Walk 2570

Cadair Idris from Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Length :
10 miles - 16.5 km
Ascent :
3500 ft - 1060 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A less conventional approach and exit from Cadair Idris.

Walk 2590

Nantlle Ridge - a short version

Length :
6 miles - 9.5 km
Ascent :
2300 ft - 695 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

The most spectacular section of this classic Snowdonia ridge

Walk 2592

Llyn Geirionydd & Llyn Bychan from Llyn Crafnant

Length :
9.5 miles - 15.5 km
Ascent :
1900 ft - 575 m
Grade :
Moderate

Most of the route is through sparsely planted old forests and includes the pass from Capel Curig to Crafnant

Walk 2608

Crimpiau & Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
2500 ft - 760 m
Grade :
Moderate

This is one walk you must not miss if you are in the area ...

Walk 2638

Craig Eigiau, Melynilyn & Dulyn Resrs

Length :
7 miles - 11.5 km
Ascent :
1400 ft - 425 m
Grade :
Moderate

A walk that takes you into the mountains without too much effort.

Walk 2650

Tryfan, the Glyderau & Y Garn

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
4650 ft - 1410 m
Grade :
Hard

An energetic walk that includes some interesting scrambling.

Walk 1003

Snowdon from Llanberis

Length :
9 miles - 14 km
Ascent :
3300 ft - 1000 m
Grade :
Moderate

The most popular route to Snowdon's summit? Not the most dramatic though.

Walk 1088

The Traverse of the Glyder Ridge - from Ogwen

Length :
5.5 miles - 9 km
Ascent :
2485 ft - 755 m
Grade :
Hard

This route follows the main ridge of the Glyders and includes all the highlights.

Walk 1089

Snowdon by the Pyg and Miner's Tracks from Pen-y-pass

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
2510 ft - 760 m
Grade :
Moderate

The shortest and scenically most attractive way to Snowdon for the average walker.

Walk 1127

Cnicht - from Croesor

Length :
6.25 miles - 10 km
Ascent :
1700 ft - 515 m
Grade :
Moderate

A distinctive shaped hill when viewed from the west. Includes a short scramble.

Walk 1150

The High Carneddau, from Gwern Gof Uchaf, near Ogwen

Length :
10 miles - 16 km
Ascent :
3300 ft - 1000 m
Grade :
Hard

This walk explores the high peaks located in north-western sector of the Carneddau.

Walk 1151

Moel Siabod, from Pont Cyfyng, near Capel Curig

Length :
5.5 miles - 9 km
Ascent :
2400 ft - 735 m
Grade :
Hard

A great route with some excellent scrambling.

Walk 1172

Cadair Idris by
the Pony Path

Length :
9 miles - 14.5 km
Ascent :
2820 ft - 855 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

After reaching the summit this route continues east along the main ridge.

Walk 1173

Moel Ysgyfarnogod

Length :
6.5 miles - 10.5 km
Ascent :
1420 ft - 430 m
Grade :
Moderate

A visit to most northerly tops in the Rhinogs.

Walk 1186

Y Garn from Ogwen Cottage

Length :
4.5 miles - 7.3 km
Ascent :
2110 ft - 640 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Y Garn is a superb summit. This ascent is very worthwhile and is followed by a descent past the Devil's Kitchen

Walk 1190

Aran Fawddwy from Cwm Cywarch

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
2635 ft - 800 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A great route to the summit of an underrated mountain.

Walk 1191

Rhinog Fawr and Gloyw Lyn from Cwm Bychan

Length :
5 miles - 8 km
Ascent :
1930 ft - 585 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A superb route into the Rhinogs. The terrain is tough underfoot but rewarded by superb scenery.

Walk 1192

Yr Aran from Bethania

Length :
6.5 miles - 10.5 km
Ascent :
2300 ft - 700 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Yr Aran is one of Snowdon's outliers/ The walk also visits the South Snowdon mines.

Walk 1193

Y Llethr and Diffwys from Dyffryn Ardudwy

Length :
11.5 miles - 18.5 km
Ascent :
3075 ft - 930 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A superb ridge route on the grassier southern Rhinogs.

Walk 1194

Bwlch Drws-Ardudwy from Cwm Nantcol

Length :
4.5 miles - 7.5 km
Ascent :
560 ft -170 m
Grade :
Easy

A shorter walk into the heart of the Rhinog mountains from beautiful Cwm Nantcol.

Walk 1204

Cadair Idris from Minffordd

Length :
6 miles - 10 km
Ascent :
2885 ft - 875 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

The "classic" route onto Cadair Idris. Superb.

Walk 1215

Tryfan & Llyn Ogwen - from Gwern Gof Uchaf, Ogwen

Length :
5.5 miles - 9 km
Ascent :
2260 ft - 685 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This walk uses the "heather terrace" to reach the summit of Tryfan.

Walk 1216

Snowdon and Y Lliwedd from Pen-y-pass

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
3020 ft - 915 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

The other half of the Snowdon horseshoe. An excellent route.

Walk 3001

Tryfan by the North Ridge - from Gwern Gof Uchaf, Ogwen

Length :
3.5 miles - 6 km
Ascent :
1980 ft - 600 m
Grade :
Hard

A popular route to the summit of Tryfan. Non-stop scarmbling!

Walk 3002

The Welsh Three-Thousanders - Snowdonia

Length :
31.5 miles - 51 km
Ascent :
11,900 ft - 3630 m
Grade :
Severe

This is one of the great endurance walks of Snowdonia.

Walk 3017

Aran Benllyn & Aran Fawddwy from Llanuwchllyn

Length :
10 miles - 16.5 km
Ascent :
3315 ft - 1005 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

An out and back ridge walk to a mountain just under 3000 feet.

Walk 3019

Y Garn & Carnedd y Filiast from Ogwen Cottage

Length :
8.5 miles - 13.5 km
Ascent :
3300 ft - 1000 m
Grade :
Hard

A ridge walk along the valley of Nant Francon.

Walk 3020

Aber Falls, Foel-fras & Drum from Abergwyngregyn

Length :
9 miles - 14.5 km
Ascent :
3600 ft - 1090 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

An exploration of the eastern Carneddau.

Walk 3021

The Northern Carneddau from Abergwyngregyn

Length :
12 miles - 20 km
Ascent :
3720 ft - 1130 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Includes some of the less visited summits of the northern and central Carneddau

Walk 3024

North West of Blaenau Ffestiniog - from the Crimea Pass

Length :
8.5 miles - 13.5 km
Ascent :
2080 ft - 630 m
Grade :
Hard

This area sees few walkers. The terrain is wild and remote.

Walk 3026

Tryfan & the Eastern Tops - from Gwern Gof Uchaf, Ogwen

Length :
5.75 miles - 9 km
Ascent :
2640 ft - 800 m
Grade :
Hard

Tryfan is the focus of this route which is extended to include the summits to its east.

Walk 3035

The Moelwyns, from Croesor

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
3020 ft - 915 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This route visits most of the summits in the Moelwyn range of mountains.

Walk 3036

Snowdon via Crib Goch from Pen-y-pass

Length :
8.5 miles - 13.5 km
Ascent :
2855 ft - 865 m
Grade :
Hard

Crib Goch is an interesting way to Snowdon though not for those with vertigo.

Walk 3038

Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn

Length :
7 miles - 11.5 km
Ascent :
1855 ft - 560 m
Grade :
Moderate

A good walk with views. The descent requires some navigation skills.

Walk 3047

The Carneddau from Llyn Eigiau, Carneddau

Length :
10 miles - 16.5 km
Ascent :
3640 ft - 1100 m
Grade :
Hard

The eastern approaches to the Carneddau are far less trodden and offer a greater 'wilderness' experience.

Walk 3051

Yr Elen from Gerlan, Bethesda

Length :
6.5 miles - 10.5 km
Ascent :
2820 ft - 855 m
Grade :
Hard

Yr Elen rarely features as the objective of a walk. This route attempts to redress the balance.

Walk 3052

Yr Elen & Carnedd Dafydd from Gerlan

Length :
9 miles - 14.5 km
Ascent :
3680 ft - 1115 m
Grade :
Hard

Some sections where good navigational skills are required as there is no obvious path.

Walk 3055

Glasgwm
from Cwm Cywarch

Length :
4.5 miles - 7 km
Ascent :
2375 ft - 720 m
Grade :
Moderate

Glasgwm provides an excellent objective for a short walk in the mountains.

Walk 3056

Pen yr Helgi Du from the Ogwen Valley

Length :
5.5 miles - 9 km
Ascent :
1920 ft - 580 m
Grade :
Moderate

A good half day walk with views to Tryfan and the Glyders.

Walk 3057

Moel Eilio from Llanberis

Length :
7 miles - 11 km
Ascent :
2300 ft - 695 m
Grade :
Moderate

Quiet walking on one of Snowdon's adjacent hills.

Walk 3058

Llyn yr Adar & Llyn Edno

Length :
9 miles - 14.5 km
Ascent :
2500 ft - 755 m
Grade :
Moderate

This walk takes you into some wild country. Don't expect dry feet after rain!

Walk 3059

Moel Cynghorion & Snowdon from Llanberis

Length :
13.5 miles - 21.5 km
Ascent :
4300 ft - 1300 m
Grade :
Hard

A quiet and challenging way to Snowdon's summit.

Walk 3060

Moel Lefn & Moel yr Ogof from Cwm Pennant

Length :
7 miles - 11 km
Ascent :
2400 ft - 725 m
Grade :
Moderate

A ridge walk with good views across to Snowdon.

Walk 3062

Pen yr Ole Wen from the Ogwen Valley

Length :
5 miles - 8 km
Ascent :
2600 ft - 790 m
Grade :
Moderate

A steep ascent provides a short day route with views.

Walk 1635

Garnedd Uchaf & Llyn Eigiau nr Tal-y-Bont

Length :
9 miles - 14.6 km
Ascent :
2100 ft - 636 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Wild country and majestic scenery are the hallmarks of this walk.

Walk 1958

The Snowdon Horseshoe

Length :
7.5 miles - 12 km
Ascent :
3800 ft - 1150 m
Grade :
Hard

A classic walk in Snowdonia. It is not for beginners and should be treated with respect.

Walk 2497

Druid Circle, Moelfre and Foel Lus from Penmaenmawr

Length :
6 miles - 9.8 km
Ascent :
1590 ft - 482 m
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

This walk climbs the steep escarpment behind Penmaenmawr into the tail end of the Carneddau.

Walk 3061

Eastern Carneddau from near Rowen

Length :
10.5 miles - 17 km
Ascent :
2800 ft - 850 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This walk explores some of the summits in the Eastern Carneddau.

Walk 2797

Yr Aran & Snowdon

Length :
8.5 miles - 13.8 km
Ascent :
3700 ft - 1120 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This walk explores the quieter side of Snowdon approaching the summit by the back door.

Walk 1453

Elidir Fawr, Mynydd Perfedd and the Marchlyn Mawr reservoir

Length :
6 miles - 9.8 km
Ascent :
2400 ft - 725 m
Grade :
Moderate

A trio of peaks in the northern Glyders away from the crowds.

Walk 1454

Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach from Pen-y-Pass

Length :
5.5 miles - 8.9 km
Ascent :
2650 ft - 803 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A quiet route onto the Glyders needing some navigation skills.

Walk 1435

Alltwen, Penmaen-Bach, and Conwy Mountain

Length :
3 miles - 5 km
Ascent :
900 ft - 270 m
Grade :
Easy/Moderate

Good views along the North Wales Coast on this short walk.

Walk 2692

Snowdon via Dinas Mot & Crib Goch (north ridge) from Pen-y-pass

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
3800 ft - 1173 m
Grade :
Hard

This snowdonia walk approaches Crib Goch using the quieter north ridge.

Walk 1103

Snowdon & Cwm Llan horseshoe

Length :
13 miles - 21 km
Ascent :
6270 ft - 1900 m
Grade :
Very Hard

This horseshoe includes Snowdon, Y LLiwedd, Yr Aran and Gallt y Wenallt. It is a hard day in the hills.

Walk 1010

Cnicht, Moel Druman & Allt-fawr from Croesor

Length :
10 miles - 16 km
Ascent :
2740 ft - 830 m
Grade :
Moderate

A walk around some of the peaks of the Moelwyns. Navigation can be tricky.

Walk 3509

Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd Ddu

Length :
8.3 miles - 13.4 km
Ascent :
2920 ft - 885 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A superb ridge walk with some scrambling. Experienced walkers only.

Walk 1232

Carnedd Llewelyn, Llyn Eigiau & Llyn Cowlyd

Length :
16 miles - 26 km
Ascent :
4100 ft - 1242 m
Grade :
Hard

This lengthy route explores some of the wildest parts of the Carneddau.

Walk 2766

Capel Pinnacle / Y Pincin from Capel Curig

Length :
1 miles - 1.6 km
Ascent :
250 ft - 76 m
Grade :
Easy

A short walk to a small summit with great views of Snowdonia.

Walk 2855

Gallt yr Ogof & Braich y Ddeugwm

Length :
4 miles - 6.5 km
Ascent :
1900 ft - 576 m
Grade :
Moderate

Two quiet summits from the Ogwen Valley with great views of Tryfan.

Walk 2902

Creigiau Gleision & Llyn Cowlyd from Capel Curig

Length :
9.5 miles - 15.4 km
Ascent :
2400 ft - 727 m
Grade :
Moderate

Quiet summits to the north of Capel Curig plus a lakeside walk.

Walk 3005

Clogwen from Bryntyrch, Capel Curig

Length :
2 miles - 3.3 km
Ascent :
550 ft - 167 m
Grade :
Easy

A short walk to a small summit offering some fine views of Snowdonia.

Walk 3402

Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig

Length :
6.5 miles - 10.6 km
Ascent :
2700 ft - 818 m
Grade :
Moderate

A brilliant walk with some scrambling to a worthy summit with great views.

Walk 3198

Snowdon via the South Ridge & Rhyd-ddu Path

Length :
7.5 miles - 12.2 km
Ascent :
3000 ft - 909 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

One of the quietest ways to the summit of Snowdon offering good walking complemented by fine views.

Walk 1951

Mynydd Mawr from Rhyd-ddu

Length :
6 miles - 9.8 km
Ascent :
1900 ft - 576 m
Grade :
Moderate

A starightforward ascent of a solitary mountain offering a grandstand view of the Nantlle Ridge.

Walk 1107

Waun Oer and Maesglase

Length :
11 miles - 17.9 km
Ascent :
3100 ft - 939 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

The Summits of Waun Oer and Maesglase are part of interesting landscape with ridges, great cliffs and rolling hills.

Walk 1499

Rhobell Fawr and Dduallt from Llanfachreth

Length :
12 miles - 19.5 km
Ascent :
3050 ft - 924 m
Grade :
Moderate

Rhobell Fawr and Dduallt are two Snowdonia summits that see few walkers.

Walk 1799

Moel Hebog from Beddgelert

Length :
5.5 miles - 8.9 km
Ascent :
2500 ft - 758 m
Grade :
Moderate

A great ascent to a popular summit overlooking Beddgelert with views of Snowdon.

Walk 1988

Moel Hebog, Meol yr Ogof and Moel Lefn from Beddgelert

Length :
6.8 miles - 11 km
Ascent :
3450 ft - 1045 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

Three summits in this walk. Good navigation skills required for the latter stages of the route.

Walk 1255

The Aran Ridge from Cwm Cywarch

Length :
11 miles - 17.9 km
Ascent :
4600 ft - 1394 m
Grade :
Very Hard

This strenuous walk includes all the major summits on the main Aran ridge.

Walk 1309

Tarren y Gesail from Abergynolwyn

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
2200 ft - 667 m
Grade :
Moderate

An interesting walk to this rarely visited summit with great views.

Walk 2302

Arenig Fawr from Arenig near Llyn Celyn

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
2170 ft - 658 m
Grade :
Moderate

A linear walk to Arenig Fawr's summit with views across Snowdonia.

Walk 2100

A Circuit of Cadair Idris from Minffordd

Length :
11 miles - 17.9 km
Ascent :
4000 ft - 1212 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This Snowdonia circuit of Cadair Idris includes a bit of everything.

Walk 2290

Snowdon via the Watkin Path & South Ridge

Length :
8 miles - 13 km
Ascent :
3400 ft - 1030 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

A great route to Snowdon's summit avoiding some of the crowds

Walk 2200

Eastern Carneddau from Capel Curig

Length :
8.5 miles - 13.8 km
Ascent :
2750 ft - 833 m
Grade :
Moderate

The Eastern Carneddau offer some excellent walking

Walk 2300

Glyder Fach from Capel Curig

Length :
11.5 miles - 18.7 km
Ascent :
3200 ft - 970 m
Grade :
Moderate/Hard

This route explores the southern ridge of the Glyders

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