Here’s another selection of low and mid level easy and moderate walks in Snowdonia. These are ideal for families, when you don’t want to scale the main peaks, or you’ve only got half a day spare. Beware these mid level walks may still pose a challenge to some, and none of these are an easy walk […]
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Here’s a selection of lower and mid level walks in Snowdonia that are mostly circular and provide a change from the usual Snowdon and Tryfan honeypots. These walks are perfect for active families looking for moderate walks in Snowdonia. Remember that these are not necessarily ‘easy’ routes, just ones that avoid the tops. They’re perfect for
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It’s not always easy to know what walks might be suitable for kids in Snowdonia. We think all the best family walks for kids will have plenty of interest and ideally end somewhere they can be fed as bribery can be quite an incentive for tired little legs. Of course, these easier walks will have obstacles on
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Your mission, if you choose to undertake it, is to cover as much Snowdon as you can in 7 days. Many of these walks are seriously long and would make excellent 2 day backpacking routes in Snowdonia. By following these routes, you’ll only miss out a handful of summits across the entire park. just for
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A route you may add to your circuit of the Hole of Horcum or if you’re local an easier and interesting walk that won’t eat up all your day. The walk takes you to Malo Cross – a 400 year old cross that marks land boundaries and Blakey Topping an interesting shaped hill that has
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Llanystumdwy is a charming little village on the banks of the river Dwyfor, and is the starting point of this walk which takes us through farmland to the Dwyfor estuary and its panoramic views of Tremadog Bay and the mountains. On our return, we visit the upper part of the village with its interesting houses and enjoy the area’s links with the politician,
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Although Mynydd Rhiw rises steeply from Porth Neigwl (also known as Hell’s Mouth), this isn’t a mountain path, but rather an enjoyable circular walk on the south-easterly hillside. It offers spectacular views of Porth Neigwl and the bay and the Snowdonia Mountains in the distance, and follows an assortment of paths through small fields and roads sheltered by the woods of Plas yn
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Mark Barrett of hillexplorer.com shares his scramble route for The Clogwyn y Person arête – one of Snowdonia’s classic higher grade scrambles. The route includes a wonderfully scenic approach via the luscious green valley of Cwm Glas Mawr, and the picturesque Llyn Glas. The walk can also incorporate an approach scramble at the right hand
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This is a circular walk along the Wales Coast Path from Llangwnnadl recently developed by Cyngor Gwynedd Council. This walk takes us through the far end of the peninsula’s farmland, along a clifftop with fantastic views of sea and shore life, and along a few country lanes. We’ll get a taste of the lives of these shores’
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Cyngor Gwynedd are developing a number of circular walks along the Wales Coast path, with this route taking in a stretch of the Menai Strait as well as the foothills of the Carneddau. This walk through the historic landscape of Abergwyngregyn includes a stretch of coast overlooking the Lavan Sands and Anglesey, and climbs the slopes
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The Wales Coast Path is a wonderful linear walk, but we often want circular day walks. Cyngor Gwynedd are developing a number of circular walks along the Wales Coast path, with this circular route from Aberdaron being one of the first in place. This walk covers all the diversity of Llŷn and its Area of Outstanding
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Trefor is a small village, hidden away from the main road and conveniently on the Wales Coast Path. This is an easy circular walk that provdes a cameo for the walks further down the peninsula, with spectacular cliffs and views all the way along Trwn-y-tal. 1 The walk starts at the free car park at
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Y Fal, aka Sugar Loaf, doesn’t quite make the cut as a mountain as at 596 m high it misses out by just 4m. Yet despite this, it’s still a formidable viewpoint. Both of which mean it’s also insanely busy on a Sunday afternoon. Don’t let that put you off, as there’s plenty of room
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This is a moderate circular walk or trail run around the village of Waunfawr on the edges of Snowdonia, starting and finishing from the WHR station Snowdonia Parc Inn pub. 1 From the Pub/station follow the main road for 100m or so before turning right up the minor road. After a few 100m, take the
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An easy ramble that loops around Capel Curig, or a decent but short trail run, that takes in some wonderful views.. The highlights of this walk has to be the views towards the Snowdon Horseshoe both from the moorland above Capel and across Llynnoedd Mymbyr. The Route Click here to view the full description and
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With the looming bonanza of bank holidays, whether you’re lucky/unlucky enough to have them, you’ll no doubt be hoping to get out to the hills. If you want to share the experience with a crocodile of others then just get to Pen Y Pass by around 7 am and join them on the PYG. If
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This is a shorter version of the Llyn Crafnant and Geirionnydd Walk from Capel Curig that takes a short cut by crossing the high land between the two lakes directly. You can easily add Llyn Crafnant to the walk, adding a few more kms to the route. We think makes an excellent trail run, with
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This section of the Wales Coast Path from Llandudno to Llanfairfechan can hardly be called wild, but at least has plenty of seaside interest to keep you going. With the mediaeval walled town of Conwy and a few good pubs en route, this is one leg that you should take your time over. It may well
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This straightforward circuit along some quieter tops in the Carneddau makes a good choice for when the higher tops are shrouded in cloud, or you’re short of time. It starts in Rachub and takes in the summits of Gyrn Wigau and Drosgl before returning to Bethesda on a good track. You can optionally ascend Moel
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The Carneddau boast so many valleys and ridges, that even whwn you think you’ve done it all there’s always some corner left to explore. We were impressed with the epic nature of Cwm Caseg when we explored Yr Elen’s NE Ridge, and vowed to find any excuse to return. It’s a long walk in, not
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The Two Lakes Trail in Mynydd Hiraethog takes you first around Alwen Reservoir (not to be confused with nearby Llyn Alwen!) before taking on the walk around Llyn Brenig. While the route looks reasonably flat, over the 21km it covers the ascent builds up to a not insignificant 400m or so. Those looking to just
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Mynydd Sygyn is a perennial favourite easy walk for us at Mud and Routes. This is yet another variation on a theme, this time following the Fisherman’s Path from Beddgelert to Nantmor before heading up Cwm Bychan. This mid level valley is one of the gems of Snowdonia, with the views at the high point
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Dave Chick, from All the Gear, No Idea, shares his scrambling route up Striding Edge and Swirral Edge to the summit of Helvellyn. This one of the UK’s classic scrambling routes and the best scrambling route in the English Lake District that’s an essential on every mountaineer’s CV. Along with the CMD Arete and Crib
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Dave Chick, from All the Gear, No Idea, shares his route along the Helvellyn ridge with this walk from Glenridding. This walk in the Eastern Fells of the English Lake District is a challenging route over proper fells, seven of them! Starting with Raise and finishing with St Sunday Crag, with Helvellyn in-between, it’s a
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