Northern Snowdonia Guided Walking

Distance: 7 miles (11km) 

Ascent: 1180 feet (360m) 

We begin our walk with steep ascent to a viewpoint offering stunning views of the Conwy valley and Gwydyr forest. We then continue to the upland village of Capel Garmon, before following a bridleway which contours the hillside and takes us beside the Afon Conwy, with possible visits to Conwy Falls and the Fairy Glen. 

Distance: 8 miles (13km) 

Ascent: 2,500 feet (760m) 

The rounded summit of Moel Eilio stands proudly at the end of one of the massive ridges leading up to Snowdon.  It’s an impressive top to reach on this circular walk from Llanberis. The summit offers great views across the Menai Straits to the island of Anglesey. 

Distance: 6 miles (10km) 

Ascent: 950 feet (280m) 

Admire views of Snowdon on this circular walk around Llyn Padarn, a magnificent glacially formed lake nestled amidst some of Snowdonia’s most spectacular scenery. Along the way, we’ll also pass through Coed Dinorwig, a rare and ancient Sessile Oak woodland. Our walk ends in Llanberis giving you the chance to have some free time exploring the historic town. 

Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) 

Ascent: 2600 feet (780m) 

Starting at Ogwen Cottage, we walk up through beautiful Cwm Idwal before ascending next to the Devils Kitchen to pass a small lake and on up to Glyder Fawr.  We continue along a broad ridge with superb views of Tryfan, to Glyder Fach, then descend via the Miners Path to Pen y Gwryd Hotel, a pub iconic in mountaineering history.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 

Ascent: 750 feet (220m) 

Today we start our walk from Ogwen Cottage heading into the atmospheric natural amphitheatre of Cwm Idwal, you may be able to spot rock climbers on Idwal Slabs. We circle around the shores of the Llyn, before continuing along the Ogwen Valley on the old road to Capel Curig. 

Distance: 6 miles (9.5km) 

Ascent: 2,360 feet (720m) 

Starting near Capel Curig we cross farmland then ascend steeply. We follow a good path beside the east ridge, to arrive at Moel Siabod summit.  After enjoying the far-reaching views, we descend to the north east on a path that can be rather loose and later boggy. We’ll then go down through the forest to finish in Capel Curig.

Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 

Ascent: 1250 feet (380m) 

Starting from Capel Curig, we pass through a wild valley then descend to the beautiful Llyn Crafnant.  We continue through woodland, walking beside Llyn Geirionydd and to the historic church at Llanrhychwyn, then descend via the Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall to finish at Llanrwst.   

Distance: 7½ miles (12km) 

Ascent: 2,900 feet (880m) 

Today our challenge is to Climb England and Wales highest summit Snowdon (Yy Wyddfa). We ascend via the Pyg Track - a well-engineered (but still steep in places) path to the summit. We return to our start point via the Miners’ track.