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
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.
Rhyd Ddu Path
Rhyd Ddu Path
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 12 km 6 Hrs
A route to the summit of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) beginning at the small village of 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.
Waen-oer Ridge
Waen-oer Ridge
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 14 km 6 Hrs
A challenging trek over a series of lesser-known peaks in the National Park.
Watkin Path
Watkin Path
Hard/Strenuous
There and back again 13 km 6 Hrs
A steep route up the southern slopes of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) beginning at Nant Gwynant.
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