Best trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)
Want to find the best trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) for an adventurous hike or a family trip? AllTrails has 760 great trails for hiking, walking, and camping and more. Enjoy hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
Ready for your next hike or bike ride? Explore one of 76 easy hiking trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) that are great for the whole family. Looking for a more strenuous hike? We've got you covered, with trails ranging from 19 to 70,328 feet in elevation gain. Whatever you have planned for the day, you can find the perfect trail for your next trip to Eryri National Park (Snowdonia).
Top trails
1
(7410)
•Hard
•9.2 mi
•Est. 6h 3m
The Llanberis Path is considered the easiest path for climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), and it's particularly popular for first-timers. It has a long, gradual ascent up to the summit, where breathtaking views await. There is also a visitor centre at the summit, which is run by the Snowdon Mountain Railway and only open when trains are running. This is usually from early May to late October and is dependent on the weather.
This trail starts from the car park at Dolbadarn Castle, in Llanberis....
2
(5242)
•Hard
•7.5 mi
•Est. 4h 55m
This is a circular route starting from the car park at Pen-y-Pass in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). Take the Pyg Track and Llanberis path to the top of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain in Wales, and return via the Miners' Track back to Pen-y-Pass.
The Pyg Path will give you a relatively easy ascent, though some light scrambling is required at times.
At the top, you're rewarded with absolutely stunning views. There is also a visitor centre at the summit of Yr Wyddfa, which is run...
3
(1873)
•Hard
•6.7 mi
This is an amazing route taking you up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain in Wales, via the Pyg Track, offering stunning views from start to finish. The Pyg Track has some rocky terrain, but a steady ascent along a good footpath for the first half before tackling the scramble up to the summit. Once you're past Glaslyn, the path steepens significantly as you climb onto the ridge at Bwlch Glâs, and join the Llanberis Path for the last stretch up to the Yr Wyddfa summit. The views at the...
4
(1201)
•Hard
•8.3 mi
This trail takes you up to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Miners' Track to Glaslyn and via the Pyg Track for the last section up to the summit. The Miners' Track starts off with a gradual incline until you get to Llyn Llydaw. This track was built during the 19th century to serve the Britannia Copper Mines, abandoned in 1917. The track to the lake is still almost a road, and though eroded in some places, it nevertheless provides an exciting mountain walk for people with little experience of...
5
(1126)
•Hard
•8.2 mi
This is an iconic out-and-back route in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) that takes you up to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via the Watkin Path, passing Gladstone Rock and Bwlch Ciliau on the way.
The Watkin Path starts at the Nant Gwynant car park just south of the village of Nantgwynant and loosely follows along the Afon Cwm Llan for a stretch, passing some beautiful waterfalls. Once you reach the ridge at Bwlch Cilau, you're greeted with a gorgeous view of Llyn Llydaw below.
Continue along the...
6
(1545)
•Hard
•8.3 mi
This is a lovely trail taking the Watkin Path up to the Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) summit. A reasonable level of fitness and adequate clothing are recommended for this trail. Enjoy clear blue lagoons with waterfalls, wildlife, breathtaking landscape, and, once you’ve reached the summit of Yr Wyddfa, stunning panoramic views.
Other notable features of this walk include views of Llyn Llydaw on a clear day, the old ruins of Plas Cwm Llan, a 19th-century house, which was used as target practice in the...
7
(1149)
•Moderate
•3.0 mi
This route around Llyn Idwal is of moderate difficulty and is recommended for novice walkers who want to spend a tranquil day out in nature. The trail starts at the Ogwen car park, across the road from the magnificent lake. Follow the path across the Afon Idwal, through the moorland to Llyn Idwal. Continue on the Llwybr y Carw path, tracing the northern edge of the lake and heading south along the banks.
Most of the route is easygoing, but when you reach the southern side of the lake, the...
8
(1557)
•Moderate
•4.2 mi
•Est. 2h 14m
This is a beautiful circular walk to Rhaeadr Fawr (Aber Falls). Starting at the lower Aber Falls car park, you walk through a small section of wood along the Afon Rhaeadr Fawr before crossing the stream and continuing on the main path through the valley. The path to the falls is a well-maintained gravel path, with a steady incline. Just before arriving at the falls, you'll pass the remnants of an Iron Age settlement, the Aber Valley Hut Circle, which was built around a Bronze Age standing...
9
(1249)
•Hard
•4.7 mi
This route starts at the Llyn Ogwen car park, across the road from the magnificent lake. It is a very popular route up to the tenth-highest peak in Wales and can be done in either direction, offering beautiful views, challenging scrambles, and awe-inspiring lakes.
After crossing the Afon Idwal, you make your way to Llyn Idwal and continue along its banks southward. Reaching the south end of the lake, the path steepens significantly, heading up to Twll Du (Devil's Kitchen), a large crack in...
10
(1211)
•Hard
•7.2 mi
Cadair Idris is situated in the Cadair Idris Nature Reserve within Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). There are three paths to its summit (Penygadair). This trail takes the Minffordd Path for most of the way and switches to the Pony Path just before reaching the summit. The Pony Path section takes you to Cyfrwy before heading up the summit of Cadair Idris and continuing to Mynydd Moel. After this last summit, you'll start the descent back to the car park.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via Llanberis Path, which has a 4.7 star rating from 7,410 reviews. This trail is 9.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,231 ft.
What is the longest trail in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) is Cambrian Way . This trail is estimated to be 287.5 mi long.
How many trails are in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
There are 760 trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia). These trails have an average 4.5-star rating from 81,842 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) has you covered. Cambrian Way boasts the most elevation gain with 70,328 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Montane Dragon's Back Race®, which will get you 60,482 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 415 camping trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and the most popular is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via Miners' Track and Pyg Circular with an average 4.8 star rating from 5,242 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 381 running trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and the most popular is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via Llanberis Path with an average 4.7 star rating from 7,410 community reviews.
Are there biking trails available in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia)?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 101 biking trails in Eryri National Park (Snowdonia) and the most popular is Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) via Llanberis Path with an average 4.7 star rating from 7,410 community reviews.