9 guides
Walking
Gentler days out in Snowdonia: beginner-friendly walks and easing back into walking, away from the summit crowds.
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Walks in and Around Beddgelert: From a Short Stroll to a Mountain Day Walks in and around Beddgelert: Gelert's Grave in about an hour, Dinas Emrys from Craflwyn, a 5.7 mile gorge circuit, and Moel Hebog as a full mountain day. October 15, 2026 -
Betws-y-Coed Walks Without a Summit Walks in and near Betws-y-coed: a 30-minute riverside stroll, the Llyn Elsi lake walk, Swallow Falls, a full-day route via Llyn Crafnant, and train and bus information. October 15, 2026 -
Llyn Padarn Walks: The Lake Walk or the Quarry Trails A lake walk of 5 miles and quarry trails from 0.9 miles start from Gilfach Ddu in Llanberis. Where to park, what is closed, and where the quarry is off limits. October 15, 2026 -
Is the Precipice Walk as Exposed as Its Name Suggests? The National Park grades the Precipice Walk moderate, with little climbing. It is 3.1 miles (5 km), about 2 hours, on a private path the Nannau estate invites walkers to use. October 9, 2026 -
Snowdonia Waterfalls: Which Are Worth the Walk and Which Are a Short Stroll? Aber Falls and Rhaeadr Mawddach are the short walks, about 1½ hours each. Seven falls by walk length, which ones charge, and the rule for wet rock above a drop. October 9, 2026 -
Train to Snowdonia: Stations, Buses and the Paths They Reach No car needed for Snowdonia. The stations to aim for, Betws-y-Coed and Bangor, which Sherpa bus carries you on to each path start, and what to check on the timetables first. October 7, 2026 - Beginner-Friendly Walks in Snowdonia (Beyond Snowdon) Snowdonia has far more to offer than Snowdon itself. Here are five genuinely accessible walks with real character for visitors who want scenery, fresh air, and a manageable day. June 21, 2026
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Getting Into Walking When You’ve Been Sitting Too Long If most of your day is spent sitting, walking is the simplest way back to moving well. No gym, no kit, no pressure. Here is how to start small and make it stick. June 21, 2026 -
How to Get More Out of Your Daily Walk A daily walk can do a lot more for you with a few small changes to how you do it. Pace, posture, timing and variety all make a difference without adding time. June 25, 2024