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
Abergwynant Woods
Abergwynant Woods
Moderate
Circular route 6 km 2 Hrs
A peaceful route through an ancient woodland—perfect for any season.
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.
Cwm Penamnen (Long)
Cwm Penamnen (Long)
Moderate
Circular route 9.5 km 3 Hrs
The longer of two routes through the historic valley of Cwm Penamnen.
Cwm Penamnen (Short)
Cwm Penamnen (Short)
Easy
Circular route 3.5 km 1 Hr
The shorter of two routes through the historic valley of Cwm Penamnen.
Dôl Idris Path
Dôl Idris Path
Access for All
Circular route 1.25 km 0.75 Hrs
A peaceful route through a beautiful parkland at the foot of Cader Idris.
Dyffryn Maentwrog Woods and Llyn Mair Path
Dyffryn Maentwrog Woods and Llyn Mair Path
Leisurely
Circular route 3 km 1 Hr
A series of leisurely paths in one of Eryri’s most spectacular valleys.
Farchynys
Farchynys
Moderate
Circular route 2 km 1 Hr
A route through a charming and varied woodland on the shores of the Mawddach Estuary.
Foel Offrwm Circular
Foel Offrwm Circular
Moderate
Circular route 4 km 1 Hr
This is a path on the Nannau estate near Llanfachreth on the outskirts of Dolgellau.
Graigddu Woods
Graigddu Woods
Leisurely
Circular route 5 km 1 Hr
A woodland walk on the outskirts of the Rhinog National Nature Reserve
Lôn Gwyrfai
Lôn Gwyrfai
Easy
One way 7 km 3 Hrs
One of the National Park's most versatile routes stretching between Beddgelert and Rhyd Ddu.
Torrent Walk
Torrent Walk
Moderate
Circular route 4 km 1 Hr
A circular path that follows the river Clywedog through its striking ravine.
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