Common questions

Which is the most scenic route up Snowdon?

Which is the most scenic route up Snowdon?

Pyg Track – the Snowdon path with the least elevation gain. Miners Track – the best Snowdon route for views.

Where can you walk up Snowdonia?

Best Hill Walks in Snowdonia and North Wales

  1. 1 – High Carneddau From Ogwen.
  2. 2 – Bochlwyd Horseshoe.
  3. 3 – The Glyderau or Y Garn via Devil’s Kitchen.
  4. 4 – Snowdon Horseshoe.
  5. 5 – Snowdon South Ridge.
  6. 6 – Moel Siabod Daear Ddu.
  7. 7 – Cnicht and Moelwynion from Croesor.
  8. 8 – The Nantlle Ridge.

Is there an easy route up Snowdon?

The Llanberis Path is the easiest of the Snowdon routes and also the busiest. If this is going to be your first mountain walk or you are coming with children then the Llanberis Path is the ideal route.

How difficult is it to walk up Snowdon?

They are all classed as ‘hard, strenuous walks’ and you should allow at least 6 – 8 hours to get there and back, even if you’re pretty fit. Plan ahead by downloading the Snowdon Walks app.

How far is Snowdon walk?

Mountain Walks for Novice Walkers – (Walking Snowdon) Times and length of walks up Mount Snowdon You will be spending about 6 hours or more walking up and down Snowdon, and depending on the path you follow, will be covering between 7 and 10 miles.

Can I go walking in Snowdonia?

Snowdonia is a great place to come walking and we have a network of walks for people of all abilities. Whether you want the challenge of ascending Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales, or prefer one of our leisurely walks along the coastline, you’re guaranteed breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes.

How long does it take to walk up and down Mount Snowdon?

between 5-7 hours
So, how long does it take to climb to the summit of Mount Snowdon? It all depends which route you take but should take somewhere between 5-7 hours to reach the summit and walk back down (or just 1 hour if you take the Snowdon Mountain Railway to the top!).

How fit do you need to be to climb Snowdon?

Anyone who is reasonably fit with no health problems should be able to walk up and down Snowdon in under 8 hours. You shouldn’t need to ‘train’ specifically for the walk, but of course any extra uphill walking beforehand will help and the fitter you are then the more you’ll enjoy it!

Is Snowdon harder than Ben Nevis?

​Snowdon is 1085m high compared to Ben Nevis at 1345m high. If you start in Llanberis at 110m above sea level, the height gain is 990m and the distance is 7.3km each way. So, Ben Nevis is about one third bigger than Snowdon if you walk the Llanberis path. If Snowdon took you 6 hours, Ben Nevis will take you 8 hours.

What is the best walk in Snowdonia?

1 Moel Siabod walk, North Snowdonia. Moel Siabod – Is this the best short walk in Snowdonia? 2 Mawddach Trail, South Snowdonia. Route length: 8 miles/ 12.5 km 3 Tryfan, North Snowdonia. 4 Aber Falls walk, North Snowdonia. 5 Snowdon, North Snowdonia. 6 Cadair Idris Walk, south Snowdonia. 7 Precipice walk, south Snowdonia.

How long is the Snowdonia trail?

The trail is an easy walk in Snowdonia as regards to the terrains because it’s pretty much all flat. But since this walk is 8 miles long it’s still not for beginners. Top tip – if you have time at the start, then take a walk across the Barmouth Bridge for some beautiful views.

Is the Mawddach Trail in Snowdonia for beginners?

The Mawddach Trail is also a popular route for cycling too so you’ll probably meet several cyclists on the route. The trail is an easy walk in Snowdonia as regards to the terrains because it’s pretty much all flat. But since this walk is 8 miles long it’s still not for beginners.

What makes the Snowdonia Slate Trail so special?

Founded as recently as 2018, the 83-mile Snowdonia Slate Trail is already drawing walkers from around the world to Wales. The attraction: its mixture of stunning mountainscapes and intriguing history; passing through the abandoned slate quarries and villages that form a key part of North Wales’s heritage.

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