The best way to experience what makes Eryri so special is to explore the miles of paths and walks all across the landscape.

The National Park Authority has 1,497 miles of approved paths that provide the best opportunities to fully immerse yourself in some of Eryri’s unique qualities.

Walking in Eryri has many other benefits, including improving our physical health and mental well-being.

Make sure you familiarise yourself with the various types of paths before starting your journey by reading information on Route Grading.

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Location
Difficulty
Duration
Surroundings
Route type
Special Qualities
Accessible routes
Aber Falls
Aber Falls
Access for All
There and back again 4.5 km 1 Hr
An accessible path to the foot of one of Eryri's most impressive waterfalls.
Abergwynant Woods
Abergwynant Woods
Moderate
Circular route 6 km 2 Hrs
A peaceful route through an ancient woodland—perfect for any season.
Arthog Falls & Cregennan Lakes
Arthog Falls & Cregennan Lakes
Moderate
Circular route 13.7 km 4 Hrs
A moderate route through ancient woodlands, past majestic lakes and along the Mawddach Estuary.
Benar Boardwalk
Benar Boardwalk
Access for All
There and back again 0.25 Hrs
A wooden boardwalk that stands within the Morfa Dyffryn National Nature Reserve.
Betws-y-coed Bridges
Betws-y-coed Bridges
Easy
Circular route 3.6 km 0.75 Hrs
A leisurely stroll through the picturesque village of Betws y Coed.
Bwlch Drws Ardudwy
Bwlch Drws Ardudwy
Moderate
Circular route 7 km 2 Hrs
A walk to the foothills of the Rhinog mountain range.
Clogau Trail
Clogau Trail
Moderate
Circular route 6.5 km 3 Hrs
Discover a part of Eryri's industrial heritage on this hike to the iconic Clogau gold mine.
Craig y Ddinas
Craig y Ddinas
Moderate
There and back again 7 km 2.0 Hrs
A moderate walk to an iron age hillfort in the heart of Ardudwy.
Craig y Fron
Craig y Fron
Leisurely
Circular route 4.5 km 1.5 Hrs
A leisurely walk above the northern hills of Y Bala.
Crimpiau
Crimpiau
Hard/Strenuous
Circular route 6 km 3 Hrs
A challenging hike to one of Eryri’s smaller and lesser-known peaks.
Croesor Circular
Croesor Circular
Moderate
Circular route 5.5 km 3 Hrs
This circular walk begins in the remote upland village of Croesor, situated at the foothills of Cnicht.
Cwm Idwal
Cwm Idwal
Moderate
Circular route 5 km 2 Hrs
One of the most impressive areas of the National Park’s landscape.
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