111 easy to follow circular walk route maps of all grades in Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park is the area of Wales within the Snowdonia National Park boundary including the non-National Park 'island' around Blaenau Ffestiniog.

Tap/mouse over a coloured circle (1-3 easy walks, 4-6 moderate walks, 7-9 hard walks) and click to select.



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Scroll down the list of walks below & click on each walk title (in blue) to locate it on the map above.


See this list of walks, routes & maps in:

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Walk cw105 Llyn Elsi from Betws-y-Coed

Delightful forest walk - steep ascent early on

Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:1,250 ft (381 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw108 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig

Superb Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:2,819 ft (859 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw109 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Capel Curig

Fine views of Tryfan and the Glyders

Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,945 ft (898 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw110 Tal y Fan and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:2,736 ft (834 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw113 Pen Yr Ole Wen, Carnedd Dafydd, Carnedd Llewelyn and Pen Yr Helgi Du from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

A fine high walk with dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:3,523 ft (1,074 m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw115 Allt-fawr, Moel Druman and Ysgafell Wen from Crimea Pass (Bwlch y Gorddinan)

Superb views in glorious solitude

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,422 ft (738 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw119 Tryfan from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

One of the finest mountains in Wales

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:2,814 ft (858 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw126 Craig Eigiau and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,714 ft (827 m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw128 Tai Penamnen and Cwm Penamnen from Dolwyddelan

A quiet valley stroll on good paths

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:624 ft (190 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk cw129 The Welsh 3000's (Carneddau) from Glan Dena, Llyn Ogwen

Peak baggers paradise

Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:4,599 ft (1,402 m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw132 Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau

Testing hike with superb lake views

Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:3,027 ft (923 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw146 Craig Eigiau, Pen Llithrig y Wrach and Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:13.5 miles (21.5 km)
Ascent:4,477 ft (1,364 m)
Time:9½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw159 Drosgol (Moelwyns) and Ty Mawr Wybrnant from Dolwyddelan

Ancient pathways - but can be boggy!

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:1,726 ft (526 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw172 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,234 ft (681 m)
Time:5.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw178 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Superb Views

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,599 ft (792 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw180 Carnedd Moel Siabod, Y Foel Goch and Gallt yr Ogof from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Long mountain walk with two big ascents

Vital Statistics:

Length:13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:4,549 ft (1,387 m)
Time:9½ hrs
Grade:(Very Hard)
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Walk cw191 Creigiau Gleision from Llyn Crafnant

Lovely views with little company

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,785 ft (849 m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw199 Carnedd Llewelyn, Foel Grach and Pen Llithrig y Wrach from Llyn Eigiau

Superb mountain walk with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:3,641 ft (1,110 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk cw201 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Magnificent views

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,346 ft (410 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw202 Pen yr Ole Wen via the South Western Ridge from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Very steep climb - not for the inexperienced

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:2,329 ft (710 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw208 Drum (Carneddau) from Bwlch y Ddeufaen

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:1,906 ft (581 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw214 Carnedd Moel Siabod from Pont Cyfyng, Capel Curig

Testing scramble

Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:2,616 ft (797 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk cw225 Tal y Fan and Foel Lwyd from Bwlch y Ddeufaen Car Park

The view from Tal y Fan is stupendous

Vital Statistics:

Length:4 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:1,023 ft (312 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk cw283 Tal y Fan, Foel-ganol, Yr Orsedd and Drum (Carneddau) from Cae Coch

Quiet lonely hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:12.25 miles (19.5 km)
Ascent:3,529 ft (1,076 m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk dn106 Foel Cwm-Sian Llwyd from Cwm Pennant

Wild heathery top with fine views of Snowdonia

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:1,661 ft (506 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk dn128 Foel Cwm-Sian Llwyd from Cwm Sian Llwyd

Wild heathery top with fine views of Snowdonia

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:916 ft (279 m)
Time:2.75hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw100 Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) from Pen-y-Pass

The easiest way up Mount Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,938 ft (895 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw101 Aber Falls (Rhaeadr-fawr) from Bont Newydd

Easy stroll to a stunning waterfall

Vital Statistics:

Length:3 miles (5 km)
Ascent:459 ft (140 m)
Time:1½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw102 The Welsh 3000's (Glyderau) from Llanberis

5 of the 15 Welsh 3000's

Vital Statistics:

Length:12.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:5,327 ft (1,624 m)
Time:9½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw103 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Cyfrwy and Gau Graig via The Minffordd Path

Simply spectacular

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:4,060 ft (1,237 m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw104 Carnedd y Filiast and Arenig Fach from Llyn Celyn

A fine hill walk with fine hill views

Vital Statistics:

Length:12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:2,939 ft (896 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw105 Snowdon via The Watkin Path from Nantgwynant

Snowdon via The Watkin Path

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:3,682 ft (1,122 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw106 A circuit of Llyn Idwal from Ogwen Cottage

Perfect on a warm, hot sunny day

Vital Statistics:

Length:2.75 miles (4.5 km)
Ascent:433 ft (132 m)
Time:1½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw107 Snowdon and Yr Aran from Rhyd-Ddu

An alternative route up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:3,982 ft (1,214 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw108 Foel Goch from Cefn-ddwysarn

Quiet lonely hills

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,364 ft (416 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw110 Snowdon via The Snowdon Ranger Path

Probably the easiest way to climb Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:3,200 ft (975 m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw113 Waun-oer and Cribin Fawr from Bryn Coedwig, Aberllefenni

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,777 ft (846 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw114 Llyn Gwynant from Pen y Pass

A fine quiet valley walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,476 ft (450 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw115 Glyder Fach, Castell y Gwynt and Glyder Fawr from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A very steep ascent and descent

Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (9 km)
Ascent:2,854 ft (870 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw117 Snowdon and Yr Aran via The Watkin Path from Bathania, Nantgwynant

The longest but prettiest route up Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:4,517 ft (1,377 m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw118 Moel Cynghorion, Foel Gron and Moel Eilio from Llanberis

Superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:4,175 ft (1,273 m)
Time:8 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw119 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys), Moel Llyfnant and Gallt yDaren via Llyn Arenig Fawr from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:13.75 miles (22 km)
Ascent:3,651 ft (1,113 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw120 The Western Berwyns from Hirnant Pass

The fabulous Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:12.75 miles (20.5 km)
Ascent:2,763 ft (842 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw122 The Cwm Llafar Horseshoe

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:3,660 ft (1,116 m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw123 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) Cyfrwy and Craig Cwm Amarch from Llanfihangel-y-pennant

Less arduous but longer way up Idris's Chair

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:3,627 ft (1,105 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw125 Tarrenhendre from Abergynolwyn

Beyond the station you'll see hardly a soul

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.75 miles (12.5 km)
Ascent:2,281 ft (695 m)
Time:5.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw126 Snowdon via The Llanberis Path

Long but straight forward route up Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:3,344 ft (1,019 m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw127 Dduallt and Rhobell Fawr from Cwm yr Allt-lwyd

Quiet, little visited hills with fine views

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,493 ft (760 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw128 Llyn y Cadair from Llyn Gwernan

Dramatic cliffs and a delightful tarn

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:1,454 ft (443 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw131 Cnicht from Croesor

Cnicht offers almost a 360 degree panorama.

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:2,273 ft (693 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw132 Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) and Craig-y-llyn from Llynnau Cregennen

Fine cliff top views (and fewer crowds)

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.5 miles (13.5 km)
Ascent:2,406 ft (733 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw133 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys), Moel Llyfnant and Gallt yDaren via the NW Ridge from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:3,382 ft (1,031 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw134 Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) avoiding Crib Goch from Pen y Pass

The shortest way up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:3,034 ft (925 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw135 Bryn Banon from Llandderfel

Good views of the Dee valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:843 ft (257 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw136 The Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) Horseshoe from Pen y Pass

A classic - but Crib Goch is not for the faint hearted!

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:4,100 ft (1,250 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw137 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Mynydd Moel, Craig Cwm Amarch and Cyfrwy via The Fox's Path

Truly spectacular - one for the adventurous

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:4,247 ft (1,294 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw138 Arenig Fawr (Moel Yr Eglwys) via Llyn Arenig Fawr from Pont Rhyd-y-Fen

Quiet secluded hills with great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.25 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:2,781 ft (848 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw139 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Bont Newydd

Fine 360° views of the Carneddau and the coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.75 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,139 ft (652 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw140 Snowdon via The Rhyd-Ddu Path

An alternative route up Wales' highest

Vital Statistics:

Length:8 miles (12 km)
Ascent:3,131 ft (954 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw142 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) via The Minffordd Path

Just spectacular

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:3,218 ft (981 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw144 Grib Ddu and Beddgelert from Nantmoor

Good views of Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,414 ft (431 m)
Time:3.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw145 Pen y Boncyn Trefeilw and Foel Cedig from Hirnant Pass

The fabulous Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:2,081 ft (634 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw146 Aran Fawddwy from Llanuwchllyn

Superb ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:3,273 ft (998 m)
Time:7 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw147 Y Garn (Glyderau) from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A short but strenuous walk to dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:2,198 ft (670 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw148 Tarrenhendre and Tarren y Gesail from Abergynolwyn

Magnificently quiet - far from the crowds

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.5 miles (17 km)
Ascent:3,328 ft (1,014 m)
Time:7.25hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw149 Glasgwm and Pen y Brynfforchog from Cwm Cywarch

Dramatic mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:2,721 ft (829 m)
Time:5½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw150 Moel Ysgyfarnogod and Foel Penolau from Moel-y-geifr

Fine views of The Rhinogs and Snowdon

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:1,664 ft (507 m)
Time:4.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw151 Mynydd Mawr (Llyn Cwellyn) from Rhyd Ddu

Forest, mountain & lakeshore walking

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.25 miles (10 km)
Ascent:2,340 ft (713 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw152 Cadair Idris (Penygadair), Mynydd Moel, Cyfrwy and Gau Craig via The Pony Path

The busy way up Cadair Idris - the quiet way down

Vital Statistics:

Length:11.25 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:3,558 ft (1,084 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw153 Crib Goch from Pen y Pass

Snowdon's famous ridge walk - not for the faint hearted!

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:2,424 ft (739 m)
Time:4½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw154 Llyn Llydaw and Glaslyn via the PYG Track and Miners' Track from Pen y Pass

A taste of Snowdon without the climbing

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,562 ft (476 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw156 Cadair Idris (Penygadair) via The Fox's Path

Truly spectacular - short but very steep way up Cadair Idris

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:2,609 ft (975 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw157 Llechwedd Du, Esgeiriau Gwynion, Foel Hafod-fynydd and Moel y Cerrig Duon from Bwlch y Groes

Little visited despite the fantastic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:11 miles (17.5 km)
Ascent:2,839 ft (865 m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw158 Garnedd Ugain, Snowdon, Moel Cynghorion, Foel Gron and Moel Eilio from Llanberis

Testing hike over Snowdon & her sisters

Vital Statistics:

Length:13.25 miles (21 km)
Ascent:5,651 ft (1,723 m)
Time:10½ hrs
Grade:(Very Hard)
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Walk gw159 Rhinog Fawr, Rhinog Fach, Y Llethr and Diffwys from Cwm Nantcol

Fantastic - but very long and with two big ascents

Vital Statistics:

Length:12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:4,723 ft (1,439 m)
Time:9.25hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw160 Gyrn (Llanllechid) and Moel Wnion from Rachub

Fine 360° views of the Carneddau and the coast

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,519 ft (463 m)
Time:3.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw162 Y Garn (Rhinogs) from Ganllwyd

Fine views of Cadair Idris and the Arans

Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:2,032 ft (619 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw163 Cnicht from Nantgwynant

A steep rocky scramble up the Welsh Matterhorn

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.75 miles (11 km)
Ascent:2,369 ft (722 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw164 The full Nantlle Ridge and Craig Cwm Silyn from Rhyd-Ddu

Tough one for the Peak Baggers (see note)

Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:4,496 ft (1,370 m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw165 Carnedd Dafydd from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

Steep climb to dramatic views - can be difficult in mist

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.75 miles (14 km)
Ascent:3,108 ft (947 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw167 Waun-oer, Cribin Fawr and Maesglase from Bryn Coedwig, Aberllefenni

Superb mountain walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:12.5 miles (20 km)
Ascent:3,738 ft (1,139 m)
Time:8.25hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw169 Tyrrau Mawr (Craig-las) and Craig-y-llyn from Llanfihangel -y-pennant

Fine cliff top views without the crowds

Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:2,737 ft (834 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw170 Moel Penamnen and Manod Mawr from Blaenau Ffestiniog

Superb Views - but can be boggy in places

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15 km)
Ascent:2,914 ft (888 m)
Time:6½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw171 Bera Bach from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:2,795 ft (852 m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw173 Cnicht, Moel-yr-hydd, Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Croesor

Superb views of sea and valley

Vital Statistics:

Length:10 miles (16 km)
Ascent:3,923 ft (1,196 m)
Time:7½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw177 Foel Goch (Arenigs) and Moel Emoel from Cefn-ddwysarn

Good views of the Arenig Mountains

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,963 ft (598 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw182 Carnedd y Filiast (Arenigs) and Foel-boeth from Llyn Celyn

Fine views from wild mountains

Vital Statistics:

Length:7.5 miles (12 km)
Ascent:1,841 ft (561 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw183 Bera Bach, Foel Grach and Drum (Carneddau) from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast and the Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:14.75 miles (23.5 km)
Ascent:3,890 ft (1,186 m)
Time:9.25hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw185 Gwaun y Llwyni, Aran Fawddwy, Erw y Ddafad-ddu, Aran Benllyn and Pen yr Allt Uchaf from Cwm Cywarch

Glorious views, gloriously quiet

Vital Statistics:

Length:12 miles (19 km)
Ascent:4,050 ft (1,234 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw186 Garnedd Ugain, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa) & Moel Cynghorion from Llanberis

For when climbing just Snowdon is not enough

Vital Statistics:

Length:11.5 miles (18.5 km)
Ascent:4,179 ft (1,346 m)
Time:8.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw187 Y Garn (Glyderau), Glyder Fawr, Castell y Gwynt and Glyder Fach from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A strenuous walk to dramatic views

Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:3,308 ft (1,008 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw188 The first part of the Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd-Ddu

The Nantlle Ridge is one of the finest ridge walks in Britain

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.5 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,304 ft (702 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw189 Garnedd-goch and Mynydd Graig Goch from Cors y Llyn

The UK's 'newest' Welsh mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:1,778 ft (542 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw190 The Arthog Waterfalls and Cregennen Lakes from Arthog

Fine waterfalls, serene lakes, great views

Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:1,375 ft (419 m)
Time:3.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw192 Moel Hebog from Beddgelert

Fine views of Snowdon and the Nantlle Ridge

Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:3,106 ft (947 m)
Time:5.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw193 Foel Fras from Bont Newydd

Fine views of the coast & Carneddau

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.75 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:3,165 ft (965 m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw194 Y Garn (Glyderau), Foel-goch, Mynydd Perfedd, Carnedd y Filiast (Glyderau) and Elidir Fawr from Nant Peris

High level walk with superb mountain views

Vital Statistics:

Length:10.75 miles (17 km)
Ascent:4,699 ft (1,432 m)
Time:8½ hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw196 Foel Goch and Foel y Geifr from Hirnant Pass

A quick taste of the Berwyns

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.75 miles (7.5 km)
Ascent:1,628 ft (496 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw198 The Welsh 3000's (Snowdon Area) from Pen y Pass

A classic horseshoe walk - but Crib Goch is not for the faint hearted!

Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11 km)
Ascent:3,805 ft (1,160 m)
Time:6.25hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw200 Moel-yr-hydd, Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Tanygrisiau

A steep ascent to fine views of two valleys

Vital Statistics:

Length:6.20 miles (10.5 km)
Ascent:2,691 ft (820 m)
Time:5 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw201 The Nantlle Ridge from Rhyd-Ddu

Classic Welsh Ridge Walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:9.5 miles (15.5 km)
Ascent:4,017 ft (1,224 m)
Time:7.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw202 A circuit of Llyn Gwynant

A quiet valley walk round a pretty lake

Vital Statistics:

Length:5 miles (8 km)
Ascent:722 ft (220 m)
Time:2½ hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw203 Craig Cwm Silyn, Garnedd-goch and Mynydd Graig Goch from Cors y Llyn

The UK's 'newest' Welsh mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:7 miles (11.5 km)
Ascent:2,123 ft (647 m)
Time:4.75hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw205 The Precipice Walk and Llyn Cynwych from Coed y Groes

Short, level walk with superb views

Vital Statistics:

Length:3.5 miles (5.5 km)
Ascent:289 ft (88 m)
Time:1.75hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw219 Llyn y Cwn from Ogwen Cottage, Llyn Ogwen

A short but steep ascent to a fine view

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.25 miles (6.5 km)
Ascent:1,470 ft (448 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw224 Cnicht, Hafod-yr-Hydd and Moelwyn Mawr from Croesor

Superb views of sea and valley.

Vital Statistics:

Length:9 miles (14.5 km)
Ascent:3,355 ft (1,023 m)
Time:6.75hrs
Grade:(Hard)
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Walk gw238 Mynydd Graig Goch via Bwlch Cwmdulyn from Cors y Llyn

The UK's 'newest' mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:4.5 miles (7 km)
Ascent:1,336 ft (407 m)
Time:3 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw246 Foel-ganol and Yr Orsedd from Hafod-y-gelyn

Magnificent short ridge walk

Vital Statistics:

Length:6 miles (9.5 km)
Ascent:1,621 ft (494 m)
Time:4 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw261 Rhosydd Quarry from Croseor

A walk into yesteryear.

Vital Statistics:

Length:5.5 miles (8.5 km)
Ascent:1,453 ft (443 m)
Time:3½ hrs
Grade:(Moderate)
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Walk gw270 Mynydd Graig Goch from Cors y Llyn

The direct route up the UK's 'newest' mountain

Vital Statistics:

Length:2.5 miles (4 km)
Ascent:1,221 ft (372 m)
Time:2.25hrs
Grade:(Easy)
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Walk gw288 Moel-yr-hydd, Moelwyn Mawr and Moelwyn Bach from Croesor

Superb views and an interesting ruined quarry.

Vital Statistics:

Length:8.25 miles (13 km)
Ascent:3,037 ft (926 m)
Time:6 hrs
Grade:(Moderate)

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