The Snowdonia Way
A walking route through Eryri from Machynlleth to Conwy
The Snowdonia Way
A walking route through Eryri from Machynlleth to Conwy
Guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way in Wales, a long-distance route through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from Machynlleth to Conwy. The low-level route of 97 miles (6 to 8 stages) includes the Pass of Aberglaslyn, the Ogwen Valley and Aber Falls. The mountain route is 122 miles in 9 stages, including Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders.Guidebook to walking the Snowdonia Way through Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park in Wales, from Machynlleth to Conwy, with low and high-level mountain options.
The 97 mile (156km) low-level route is described over 6 stages of between 13 and 21 miles (21–34km) whereas the mountain route covers 122 miles in 9 stages of 12 to 18 miles (19–29km).
- Route description illustrated with 1:50,000 OS mapping
- Crosses the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) via Dolgellau, Trawsfynydd, Beddgelert, Dolwyddelan, Capel Curig and Bethesda
- Mountain route takes in Cadair Idris, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) and the Glyders
- The low-level route involves long days but mainly easy walking; the high-level route includes more challenging navigation, considerable ascent and some pathless terrain
- Since they intersect regularly, it is possible to mix and match between the low and high-level routes
- Information on facilities and selective accommodation listings
- Notes on geology, history, plants, wildlife and folklore
Printed book
A guidebook with detailed route descriptions, stage breakdowns, accommodation listings, profiles and maps - everything you need on the trail.
ISBN
9781852848569
Availability
Published
Published
2 Feb 2017
Reprinted
12 Sept 2023
Edition
First
Pages
176
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.10cm
Weight
230g
eBook
The complete digital edition of the guidebook, with full route descriptions, accommodation listings, profiles and maps, ready to use on any device.
CONTENTS
Map key
Transport map
Overview map
Route summary table
Introduction
The Snowdonia Way
Landscape
Plants and wildlife
Geology
History
Understanding Welsh
When to go
Getting there
Accommodation
Planning your itinerary
Route difficulty
What to take
Maps and GPS
Safety
Using this guide
The Snowdonia Way
Stage 1 Machynlleth to Dolgellau
Stage 1A Machynlleth to Abergynolwyn (mountain route)
Stage 1B Abergynolwyn to Dolgellau (mountain route)
Stage 2 Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd
Stage 2A Dolgellau to Trawsfynydd (mountain route)
Stage 3 Trawsfynydd to Beddgelert
Stage 3A Trawsfynydd to Penrhyndeudraeth (mountain route)
Stage 3B Penrhyndeudraeth to Beddgelert (mountain route)
Stage 4 Beddgelert to Dolwyddelan
Stage 4A Beddgelert to Pen-y-Pass (mountain route)
Stage 4B Pen-y-Pass to Capel Curig (mountain route)
Stage 5 Dolwyddelan to Bethesda
Stage 5A Capel Curig to Bethesda (mountain route)
Stage 6 Bethesda to Conwy
Stage 6A Bethesda to Conwy (mountain route)
Appendix A Accommodation
Appendix B Facilities tables
Appendix C Useful contacts
Appendix D Further reading
Seasons
Both the main route and mountain route can be walked throughout the year, though in winter conditions the mountain route requires full winter mountaineering equipment.
Centres
Machynlleth, Abergynolwyn, Dolgellau, Trawsfynydd, Penrhyndeudraeth, Beddgelert, Pen-y-Pass, Dolwyddelan, Capel Curig, Bethesda, Llanfairfechan, Conwy
Difficulty
Though the walking days are long, the main route is mostly easy to navigate and stays at a low level, only crossing passes when necessary. Walkers should be used to full days out. The mountain route requires good navigation and includes a considerable amount of ascent, sometimes with no path.
Must See
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), Cadair Idris, the Glyders, Llyn Trawsfynydd, the Ogwen Valley, the Vale of Ffestiniog, Aber Falls, the Pass of Aberglaslyn, Llyn Gwynant, Llyn Ogwen, Nantgwynant, Coed y Brenin, the Moelwyns, Moel Siabod, the Carneddau, Machynlleth.
March 2025
Stage 3
The cafe at Croesor (page 80) has permanently closed
February 2024
Trawsfynydd bridge closed
The bridge at Trawsfynydd (start of section 3) is closed due to being dangerous. The alternative is to walk around the southern side of the lake on road and paths.
Thanks to Sally Mayne for the update
November 2019
Route updates included in 2020 reprint
856 Reprint 2019 (5.257 MB)
October 2019
Route corrections and Updates
Note there is no longer a food shop in Capel Curig.
Feb 2019
Stage 1A Machynlleth to Abergynolwyn (Mountain Route): Access through Rhos-farch now seems to be restricted. From SH 6995 0142 you now need to go N to SH 69847 01850 and then follow the newly way-marked RoW SSW to Rhos-farch and then NNW onto Ffridd Rhos-farch.
April 2018
Stage 3 page 83 after leaving Penrhyndeudraeth there are ongoing forestry operations which have caused some changes to the landscape as described in the book, specifically one or two of the paths to Rhyd. The route is still open and is a public right of way, and people have managed to find their way through. The major change is that what was once a path is now a large forestry vehicle track. Please use your intuition to find the right way through.
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