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
Llyn Cwellyn Boardwalk
Llyn Cwellyn Boardwalk
Access for All
Circular route 0.25 km 0.5 Hrs
A perfect lakeside boardwalk situated between two soaring mountain peaks
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.
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.
Mawddach Trail
Mawddach Trail
Access for All
One way 15 km 6 Hrs
One of Eryri National Park's most flexible and accessible trails.
Miners’ Track
Miners’ Track
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 13 km 6 Hrs
A steep and rocky route to the summit of Yr Wyddfa beginning from Pen y Pass.
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.
Pen y Gwryd to Pen y Pass
Pen y Gwryd to Pen y Pass
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 2 km 1 Hr
A short yet challenging hike connecting Pen y Gwryd and Pen y Pass.
Pony Path (Tŷ Nant)
Pony Path (Tŷ Nant)
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 10 km 5 Hrs
One of the main paths up to Cader Idris' summit.
Precipice Walk
Precipice Walk
Moderate
Circular route 5 km 2 Hrs
A circular walk through the historical Nannau estate and along the shore of Llyn Cynwch.
Pyg Track
Pyg Track
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 11 km 6 Hrs
One of two routes starting from Pen y Pass, the Pyg Track is a rocky and difficult path with several steep climbs.
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