Walk of the Month
We want you to make the most of what Snowdonia has to offer, and what better way to do this than by walking one of our promoted routes? There are walks to suit all levels of ability and interests – from challenging mountain walks to low level circular walks through native woodlands. One thing you can be sure of on each and every one is exquisite scenery!
With so many walks to choose from – how do you decide which one?! Are there any which are more suitable for a particular time of year? Which walks highlight the best of what nature has to offer? Why not let our Wardens decide for you?
Every month we will feature one of our Wardens’ favourite walks so that you can be sure to enjoy Snowdonia at its best! Remember to come back here every month to see where we will be taking you next!
Craig y Penmaen Circular - 1 February 2020
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: Approx. 7km
Time: Approx. 2-3 hours
Terrain: Grass tracks, grass and tarmac roads
This lovely, leisurely circular route combines spectacular views of the Rhinogydd and Llyn Trawsfynydd with the enclosed atmosphere of Coed y Brenin. The walk starts at Penstryd chapel, and climbs gradually along the western flank of Craig y Penmaen. The route follows Sarn Helen, the old Roman road into Coed y Brenin, before crossing Afon Gain and returning along Cwm Cain to the east of Craig y Penmaen.
Click link below for information and directions
Simon Roberts (Uwch Warden)
Archived Walks
Craig y Fron Circular - 1 December 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 7.5km
Time: Around 2-3 hours
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Llyn Ogwen Circular - 1 November 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 4.6km
Time: Around 1-2 hours
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Abergwynant Woods Walk - 1 October 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 6km
Time: Around 2 hours
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Mynydd Mawr Walk - 1 September 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 6 miles
Time: Around 3-4 hours
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Tomen y Mur - 1 August 2019
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: Around 6.5 kilometres
Time: Around 3 hours
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Fishermans Path and Cwm Bychan - 1 July 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 10km/6 miles
Time: 4-6 hours
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Foel Offrwm Circular - 1 June 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 4 kilometres
Time: Around 1.5 hours
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Dinas Emrys Walk - 1 May 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 5km (there and back)
Time: Around 1-2 hours
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Lovers Walk and Moel y Llan, Bala - 1 April 2019
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 5km
Time: Around 1-2 hours
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Llyn Crafnant Circular - 1 March 2019
Grade: Easy
Distance: Around 5km
Time: Around 1-2 hours
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Llwybr Foel Ispri - 1 February 2019
Grade: Easy/Access for All
Distance: Around 680 metres
Time: 15 minutes (or as long as you like!)
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Crimpiau Circular Walk - 1 January 2019
Grade: Hard/Strenuous
Distance: 6 kilometres (3.5 miles)
Time: Around 3-4 hours
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Llyn Trawsfynydd Circular - 1 December 2018
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: Around 8 miles
Time: Around 3-4 hours walking at a leisurely pace
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Coed Hafod Circular, Betws y Coed - 1 November 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 1.6 kilometres
Time: Around 1 hour
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Penstryd Circular, Bronaber - 1 October 2018
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 3 kilometers
Time: 1-2 hours
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Llanberis Circular - 1 September 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 6.5 kilometres
Time: 2-3 hours
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Abergwynant Woods - 1 August 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: Around 9km
Time: Around 2-3 hours
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Nant Gwynant Circular - 1 July 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 9 kilometres / 5½ miles
Time: Around 3-4 hours
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Mynydd Cefn Ddwy Graig and Rhos-y-gwaliau - 1 June 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 8km / 5 miles
Time: 2.5 hours
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Penamnen Walk - 1 May 2018
Grade: Moderate Leisure Walk
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 3 hours
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Fron Feuno Circular - 1 April 2018
Grade: Leisure Walk
Distance: 2 miles
Time: 2 hours
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Llanfairfechan Historical Trail - 1 March 2018
Grade: Moderate
Distance: 7 Km / 4.5 Miles
Time: 4 hours
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Torrent Walk - 1 February 2018
Grade: Moderate Walk
Distance: 2½ miles - 4 km
Time: Around 1-2 hours
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Tan y Bwlch Circular - 1 January 2018
Grade: Leisurely
Distance: 5 Km / 3 miles
Time: 2 – 3 hours
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Graigddu Circular - 1 October 2017
Grade: The short circular – Coed Graigddu – Leisure / The long circular – Bwlch Drws Ardudwy - Moderate
Distance: 3 miles (the short circular – Coed Graigddu) / 4 miles (the long circular – Bwlch Drws Ardudwy)
Time: 2 / 3 hours
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Bala - Lake, River & Town - 1 December 2017
Grade: Leisure
Distance: 2 miles – 3.25km
Time: 1.5 hours
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Llyn Llydaw Walk - 1 November 2017
Grade: Leisure (Moderate)
Distance: 3.2km (4.6km to Llyn Glaslyn)
Time: 1.5 - 2 hours (3 - 4 hours to Llyn Glaslyn)
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Fisherman's Path, Cwm Bychan - 1 September 2017
Grade: Hard Leisure Walk
Distance: 6 miles - 10 km
Time: Around 4-6 hours
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Aber Falls Path - 1 July 2017
Grade: Accessible Walk (some steep sections)
Distance: 2.5 miles - 3.2km
Time: 2 hours
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Farchynys Path - Woodland Walk - 6 January 2017
Grade: Moderate Leisure Walk
Distance: 1 mile - 2 km
Time: Around 1 hour
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Lôn Gwyrfai - 1 February 2017
Grade: Moderate Leisure Route
Distance: 4½ miles - 7 km
Time: Around 3 hours
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Craig y Fron - 1 March 2017
Grade: Moderate Leisure Walk
Distance: About 3 miles (4.5Km)
Time: About 2 hours
« more detailsPenamnen Walk - 1 April 2017
Grade: Moderate Leisure Walk
Distance: 6 miles
Time: 3 hours
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Croesor Circular Walk - 1 May 2017
Grade: Moderate Leisure Walk
Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.5km
Time: About 3-4 hours
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Minffordd Path - 1 June 2017
Grade: Hard Mountain Walk
Distance: 6 miles - 10 km (there & back)
Time: Around 5 hours (there & back)
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