Walking in Northern Snowdonia

Description

Snowdonia is one of Britain’s most rugged and beautiful mountain areas. Fourteen peaks exceed 3,000 feet, whilst Snowdon itself (Yr Wyddfa) can lay claim to being the highest and grandest mountain in Britain south of the Scottish Highlands. Snowdonia National Park includes within its boundaries all the major peaks in Wales north of the Dyfi estuary, along with many of its most beautiful valleys.

Walking in Northern Snowdonia is dedicated to the northern half of the National Park, bounded by the Conwy Valley to the east, Glyn Lledr and the Vale of Ffestiniog to the south and Cwm Pennant to the west. Twenty circular walks are described, ranging in length from 4½ to 9 miles, which explore the woods, valleys and lower hillsides of this unique and beautiful area.

Content

Location map of the walks
Introduction
A brief history
Glossary of Welsh names
1. Tal-y-Fan from Rowen 5 miles / 8km or 6 miles / 9.5km
2. Llanfairfechan 5½ miles / 8.75km
3. Aber Falls 6½ miles / 10km
4. Llyn Geirionydd 6 miles / 9.5km
5. Dolwyddelan 5¾ miles / 9.25km
6. The Lledr Valley 6½ miles / 10.5km
7. Roman Bridge 6¼ miles / 10km or 7¾ miles / 12km
8. The Llugwy Valley 6½ miles / 10km
9. Capel Curig 4½ miles / 7km
10. Llyn Cowlyd from Capel Curig 6½ miles / 10km or 9 miles / 14km
11. Llyn Idwal & The Devil’s Kitchen 5½ miles / 9km
12. Llyn Crafnant & the Gwydir Forest 7½ miles / 12km
14. Llyn Padarn 6 miles / 10km
15. Llyn Gwynant 5½ miles / 9km
16. Llyn Dinas & Craflwyn 6½ miles / 10km
17. Aberglaslyn & Llyn Dinas 5¾ miles / 9.5km
18. Beddgelert Forest 6 miles / 9.5km
19. Betws Garmon 7¾ miles / 12.5km
20. Moel Eilio 6½ miles / 10.5km

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