Snowdon from the south In my opinion the approaches to Snowdon from the south are the best way to climb the most popular mountain in Britain. Whether this is the South ridge, the Watkin Path or even the longer approaches from Beddgelert the climb is beautiful…and quiet. The Walk The climb of Snowdon is usually done from Llanberis in 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 1080m Elevation: 1080m / 3543ft
A walk from Porthmadog A walk from Portmadog has the lot. Moel-y-Gest is a fine mountain that overlooks the town with excellent views. In addition the coastline to the west is lovely with rocky promontories. The Walk Pothmadog is one of my favourite places to visit in Wales. I prefer this area of coastline on the west to those 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 390m Elevation: 390m / 1279ft
Arenig Fawr At 854m Arenig Fawr is one of the highest mountains in Wales. However it has not many visitors and the paths are intermittent in the upper areas. However this does make the walk all the more interesting and the views north towards the main Snowdonia region offers a different perspective to normal. Arenig Fawr is 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6.5mi Distance: 6.5 miles / 10.4 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Moel Siabod Moel Siabod stands proud amongst the great mountains of North Wales. Although not making the 3,000 feet magic number there is still a drop of at least 500m (over 1,600 feet ) in all directions. This makes for spectacular views. The Walk Moel Siabod tends to be neglected as the hordes of walkers head for 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 745m Elevation: 745m / 2444ft
A walk up the Great Orme Any walk up the Great Orme is packed with interest. It is perched high above the sea with excellent views in all direction. The views stretch from Snowdonia to Anglesey, Llandudno to Conwy Castle. The Walk The Great Orme is over 200 metres high. It is a lump of limestone with steep cliffs on all 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Cadair Idris Cadair Idris is a picture perfect mountain. Seen from the deep corrie (cwm) of Llyn Cau it offers a dramatic front, steep cliffs leading up to a broad ridge. The ascent via the Minffordd Path is the best approach with a descent from Mynydd Moel completing one of the best mountain days in Britain. The 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 990m Elevation: 990m / 3248ft
Tryfan and the Glyders The walk over Tryfan and the Glyders is one of the best in Britain, a true classic. Tryfan itself is a tough but enjoyable scramble. However combined with the ascent of Bristly Ridge and the rough summits of Glyder Fawr and Glyder Fach it develops in to a wonderful, sustained panorama of rock, scrambling and 5 Rating: Difficult walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 990m Elevation: 990m / 3248ft
Moel Hebog Above Beddgelert is the steep and over powering slopes of Moel Hebog. The unremitting climb is rewarded with superb views across the western coast and north to the Snowdon massif. The Walk Beddgelert is an attractive village which does not feel dark and hemmed in by the mountains around. This is despite the steep slopes 5 Rating: Difficult walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 750m Elevation: 750m / 2460ft
The Rhinogs Rough walking in glorious scenery. This is how the Rhinogs are normally described and this walk, which includes Rhinog Fach and the highest mountain in the range Y Llethr, typifies this. The Walk Walking in the Rhinogs is for the more experienced walker. It is largely trackless and where there are paths they are often 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 750m Elevation: 750m / 2460ft
Aber Falls walk Sandwiched between the northern fringes of the large upland plateau of the Carneddau lies Aber Falls. There is, strictly, two very impressive waterfalls that can be easily visited on an excellent circular walk. The Walk It is perfectly possible to visit the main waterfall of Aber Falls in a one hour circular from the busy 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 330m Elevation: 330m / 1082ft
Tryfan Tryfan is magnificent. It is usually voted the best mountain in Britain in any surveys. Realistically it is a scramble (many places hands on) for the best part of 2,000 feet from the shores of Llyn Ogwen. Pick your route up the face and have one of the best days in Britain. The Walk Tryfan 5 Rating: Difficult walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 650m Elevation: 650m / 2132ft
Snowdon via Y Lliwedd The southern part of the Snowdon Horseshoe is the least busy part of the mountain. Snowdon via Y Lliwedd is also one, if not the, best approach to the summit. The Walk I had climbed Y Lliwedd twice before but only as a concluding peak to the Snowdon Horseshoe. After Crib Goch it barely gets 5 Rating: Difficult walk 8.5mi Distance: 8.5 miles / 13.6 km 1045m Elevation: 1045m / 3428ft
