Snowdonia

Published on 1 min read

Banner Snowdonia

Snowdonia National Park in North Wales contains Snowdon, which at 1085 m (3560 ft.) is the tallest mountain in England and Wales. However, it is also home to the largest lake in Wales, Bala Lake, plus countless other peaks and paths to explore.

As well as walking, you can also enjoy indoor and outdoor climbing, horse riding, water sports and fishing.

Top Snowdonia National Park articles

view-from-top-of-snowdon.72ce86ea891b3dec58299284fa5b7ba2
  • Walking

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa): Routes to the top

March 23, 2023
7 min read

There are many routes to the top of Snowdon (in Welsh ‘Yr Wyddfa’) with some big paths that can get crowded and some lesser-trodden trails. Here’s all you need to know about the routes up Snowdon.

The Cambrian Way
  • Walking

Walking the Cambrian Way

August 16, 2022
8 min read

The Cambrian Way is a 298-mile walk from south to north Wales (Cardiff and Conwy), coast to coast, through incredible upland and mountain scenery. Tackle it in one go or break it down into sections, find out all you need to know about walking the Cambrian Way in this comprehensive guide.

Moel Siabod route
  • Walking

Moel Siabod Circular walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Follow this medium difficulty walking route up Moel Siabod in Snowdonia with brilliant views from the summit

  • OS Champions
  • Walking

Llyn Idwal and The Glyders

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Glyder Fach is one of the more underrated mountains in Snowdonia, but coupled with taking in the views of Llyn Idwal and starting from the Ogwen valley, a long summers day or even a whole weekend can be made of this stunning walk.

  • Walking

Trig bagging at Foel Fras and Cwm Anafon

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Tackling one of Wales’ 15 big peaks with views across Snowdonia, Anglesey and Liverpool Bay from the Foel Fras trig pillar.

EXPLORE WITH

Digital Maps

Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way.

Use world-renowned Ordnance Survey mapping with unlimited use of every OS Explorer and OS Landranger map for the whole of Great Britain. That’s instant access to 607 maps to view, print, or download to your phone – all included in your subscription.

Launch OS Maps
digital-maps-2

EXPLORE THE

OS Shop

Use OS Maps to see more detail including footpaths, bridleways, cycle tracks and rights of way.

Go to the shop
os-shop-2