The Snowdonia Way is a long-distance walking trail that runs for 156 km through the mountains of North Wales. Starting in Machynlleth and finishing in Conwy, the trail is a low-level route traversing the entire National Park, taking walkers along the valleys, through woodlands and past lakes and rivers. It can be completed in 6-8 […]
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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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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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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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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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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Carnedd Llewelyn can be ascended via Cwm Llugwy with a pathless descent that makes an ideal emergency descent if you need to cut your day short. It’s the shortest walk to the top of Carnedd Llewelyn and you could easily walk up and down via Cwm Llugwy if you don’t fancy the off path descent. This
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This is a pleasant walk along the shore of Llyn Crafnant, climbing high to a viewpoint above the Llyn on the shoulder of Mynydd Deulyn and returning back via easy forestry tracks. More information, and a printable ma, is useful used in conjunction with a proper OS Map can be downloaded from the Natural Resource Wales
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Moel Y Gest is a small, but mighty hill. It stands alone, Porthmadog’s very own little hill, but don’t underestimate it! It can be steep to ascend the walk up Moel Y Gest and the summit involves a few stretches of easy scrambling that just adds to the fun in our opinion! 1 Start at
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Llyn Crafnant is a picturesque lake in the foothills of the Carneddau. This way marked walking route by Natural Resources Wales, takes you from Llyn Crafnant over to the equally scenic Llyn Geirionnydd. More information, and a printable ma, is useful used in conjunction with a proper OS Map can be downloaded from the Natural Resource
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This moderate walks starts in the quiet Snowdonia village of Rowen, taking in forests, Roman roads, Bronze Age remains, hills as well as a remote church on the hillside. This walk also passes the Youth Hostel at Rowen, and could easily be started from there. 1 Start the walk from the middle of the village,
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This moderate walk in South Snowdonia starts from the Nant Gwernol station on the Tal y Llyn Railway or from the village of Abergynolwyn. The trail can be followed by following the Blue boot waymarked posts. It sets off initially along the banks of the Afon Gwernol, before climbing up to the old quarries at Bryn
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Llyn Parc is a scenic lake in the middle of the Gwydr Forest, and easily walked to from Betws-y-coed. This route is way-marked all the way around with Yellow markers, and despite being 10km, does not shy away from losing altitude on the way! More information, and a printable map (though you can barely make
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Walking from Betws-y-coed, you’ll probably want to walk along the Afon Llygwy as well as taking in the woodland that the village is named after. The Pen yr Allt waymarked trail provides both, with a steep walk to start with, descending back through the forest and returning to the village along the river bank. A
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If you’re looking for a short walk from Betws-y-coed, then the Cyrau Trail fits the bill. It may be short, but is much more than just walking along the riverbank, with the paths being narrow in places. This route is fully waymarked by the Natural Resource Wales, with White way-markers denoting the way. More information, and a
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