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Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks - South

From Ffestiniog to the Dyfi, and Bala to the coast

Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks - South

From Ffestiniog to the Dyfi, and Bala to the coast

Guidebook describing low-level and easy walking in Snowdonia, Wales. From 3km to 18km, these routes showcase the region's beautiful scenery and rich history and culture. Part of a 2-volume set, this southern volume includes Trawsfynydd, Bala, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, the Harlech Coast and the valleys of the Mawddach and Dyfi.

A guidebook to 30 low-level and easy day walks in the southern part of Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales. All circular except for Walk 10, which makes use of bus links, the routes vary in length and terrain ensuring that there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.

The walks range from 3–19km (2–12 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 1–6 hours. They are arranged geographically into 4 areas: the Rhinogydd, Mawddach Estuary, Bala to Dolgellau, and Cadair Idris to the Dyfi.

  • 1:25,000  or 1:50,000 OS maps for each walk
  • Details given of terrain, facilities and access for each walk
  • Information given on local history, geology and wildlife
  • GPX files available to download
  • Part of a 2-volume set, an accompanying Cicerone guidebook Snowdonia: Low-level and Easy Walks – North is also available

 


Printed book

A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.

ISBN
9781852849856
Availability
Published
Published
21 Sept 2020
Edition
First
Pages
168
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.05cm
Weight
210g

eBook

The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.


Walk 15 Morfa Mawddach and the Blue Lake

Bala to Dolgellau

Walk 16 Brithdir

Walk 17 Foel Caerynwch

Walk 18 Afon Melau

Walk 19 Llyn Arenig Fawr

Walk 20 Afon Lliw

Walk 21 Gwastadros

Walk 22 Bala Lake/Llyn Tegid

Cadair Idris to the Dyfi

Walk 23 Cwm Cywarch

Walk 24 Castell y Bere

Walk 25 Abergynolwyn

Walk 26 Birds’ Rock

Walk 27 Dolgoch Falls

Walk 28 Cwm Ratgoed

Walk 29 Aberdyfi

Walk 30 Machynlleth

Appendix A Useful contacts


Seasons

Suitable for year round walking. Excellent in summer, but still accessible in winter or poor weather when higher routes are inaccessible.

Centres

Llan Ffestiniog, Trawsfynydd, Y Bala, Harlech, Barmouth, Dolgellau, Machynlleth, Aberdyfi

Difficulty

Easy/moderate routes, mostly low-level and on clear paths. From 3km to 18km, covering valleys, lowlands and small hills. Suitable for walkers of all abilities and the whole family. GPX files available to aid navigation.

Must See

Walking in Snowdonia is more than just Snowdon: sandy beaches; abandoned slate mines; ancient woodlands of Ceunant Cynfal and Coed Aber Artro; cormorants and choughs on Birds' Rock; Tomen y Mur fort; Harlech Castle; Cefn Coch gold mine; Pistyll Cain waterfall; and the first National Trust property


Snowdonia: 30 Low-level and Easy Walks - South - GPX File GPX File
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April 2025

Walk 3 Tomen y Mur

The car park at the start has been dug up and it is not possible to park there.
There is room for a couple of cars 50m further on, on the right, but people must be careful not to block tracks or the road.

September 2024

Walk 4 Llyn Trawsfynydd

The bridge across the south part of the lake is closed, which requires extra road walking, and the cafe at the top of the lake is also closed

November 2021

Walk 9 Barmouth

The route has been very firmly closed by the council at llanaber when you turn down by the cemetery to cross the bridge over the railway line as lt is unsafe. You need to carry on along the pavement for a couple of hundred yards before you can turn down a small road signed to seafront to reach the prom.


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