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
HikingWaterproof Overtrousers for Snowdonia: The Pair You Can Get On Over Your BootsThree pairs of waterproof overtrousers compared on the side zips, ratings and weights their makers publish. Why the zip decides this purchase more than the waterproof rating does.HikingHead Torches for Snowdonia: Which One to Carry When the Walk Runs LateThree head torches compared on the burn times, beam distances and water ratings their makers publish. Why the battery decides this more than the brightness does.HikingWaterproof Jackets for Snowdonia and What Actually Keeps You DryThree waterproof jackets compared on the figures their makers publish. What each rating means on a Welsh mountain, and how to tell whether the jacket you own is finished or just needs reproofing.
“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