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
Farchynys
Farchynys
Moderate
Circular route 2 km 1 Hr
A route through a charming and varied woodland on the shores of the Mawddach Estuary.
Fisherman’s Path and Cwm Bychan
Fisherman’s Path and Cwm Bychan
Hard/Strenuous
Circular route 10 km 5 Hrs
A lengthy route through other-worldly gorges and vast expanses steeped in industrial history.
Foel Caerynwch
Foel Caerynwch
Moderate
Circular route 3 km 1.5 Hrs
A circular route to the summit of Foel Caerynwch on the outskirts of Dolgellau.
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
Llanberis Path
Llanberis Path
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 14.5 km 7 Hrs
The most popular route to Eryri's iconic summit.
Llanfihangel y Pennant
Llanfihangel y Pennant
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 16 km 7 Hrs
One of two routes to the summit of Cader Idris along its southern slopes.
Llyn Tegid North
Llyn Tegid North
Moderate
One way 10 km 5 Hrs
A lengthy hike along the hills of Llyn Tegid's northern shore.
Llyn Tegid South
Llyn Tegid South
Moderate
One way 12 km 5 Hrs
A long hike along the southern shore of Wales' largest natural lake, Llyn Tegid.
Mawddach Trail
Mawddach Trail
Access for All
One way 15 km 6 Hrs
One of Eryri National Park's most flexible and accessible trails.
Minffordd Path
Minffordd Path
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 9 km 6 Hrs
One of two paths up the southern slopes of Cader Idris.
Panorama Walk
Panorama Walk
Hard/Strenuous
Circular route 6.5 km 3 Hrs
One of the many rich and varied walks situated along the Mawddach Estuary.
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