Walking & hill-walking in Eryri
Know the mountain before you go.
Honest route guides, kit advice, and mountain-weather sense for walking in Snowdonia. From your first climb of Snowdon to the quieter hills.
Which path up Snowdon? →Choose your day on the hill
The big oneClimbing SnowdonSix paths lead to the summit, and the one you choose matters more than how fit you are. Compare them all and pick the right route for your group.Hill WalkingRoutes, kit & safetyPreparation, the mountain forecast, and what to carry for a proper day in the hills.WalkingGentler days outBeginner-friendly walks and easing back into it, away from the summit crowds.
New from the hills
HikingCan You Wild Camp in Snowdonia?Only with the landowner’s permission, and never in a car park or on a verge. What the National Park and the access law actually say, why Scotland is different, and where to sleep instead.HikingWhat Are the Welsh 3000s, and Could You Walk Them?Every Welsh summit over 3,000 feet, in one day on foot: about 24 miles and 3,100 metres of climbing. Which peaks count, who sets the rules, and the three places where attempts usually go wrong.HikingBest Walking Gaiters for Snowdonia Hill PathsFive pairs of walking gaiters for Eryri, split by the kind of day they suit. What each maker publishes, what almost none of them publishes, and why the under-boot strap decides more than the fabric does.
“The mountains don’t care how fit you are, only how prepared. Come ready, and Snowdonia will give you a day worth remembering.Rhys Pritchard