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5 Easy Walks In Eryri (Snowdonia)

13 July 2021 No comments

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Eryri (Snowdonia) has breathtaking scenery making it an ideal destination for hiking. If you are after an easy walk in Eryri we have selected our top 5. These are ideal for walks with children, people with mobility issues or if you just want to take it easy. These routes have varied, but not difficult terrain for an engaging walk without being too challenging.

Aber Falls

Image source: "Aber Falls", by Darren Glanville, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0

Distance: 4 km

Estimated time: 1 hour

Start point: Aber Falls car park (LL33 0LP)

Starting at the car park there are two paths to the falls. You can choose a lightly challenging path through the woodlands and a more accessible path by the river. When you reach the falls there are a few picnic spots.

Cwm Idwal

Llyn Idwal

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Distance: 4.8 km

Estimated time: 2 hours

Start point: Ogwen Cottage (LL57 3LZ)

Cwm Idwal is a popular destination for hikers and nature lovers. This popular circular route usually starts at the Ogwen Cottage Visitor Centre. This is an easy walk to Llyn and Cwm Idwal that takes you around Llyn Idwal. This walk feels rugged and mountainous while still being straightforward with very little ascent despite the terrain. You can walk just to Llyn Idwal for an easier option. Or head towards The Devil's Kitchen for a more challenging route.

Mawddach Trail

Mawddach

Image source: "Afon Mawddach", by Shropman, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5

Distance: 15 km

Estimated time: 6 hours

Start point: Dolgellau (LL40 1UU) or Barmouth (LL42 1NF)

The Mawddach Trail is a disused railway line that has been well maintained to offer a 15km (one-way) walking and cycling route for people of all abilities. There is plenty of parking at different spots along the way and you can choose to do the whole thing at once or smaller sections at a time thanks to the shuttle bus service.

Although there are a few gates along the route you can manoeuvre prams and pushbikes around them, a small inconvenience to deal with when rewarded with views up and down the estuary as well as over the water when you get to Barmouth Bridge.

Craig y Fron, Y Bala

Y Bala

Image source: "Y Bala Lake", by Barry Skeates, licensed under CC BY 2.0

Distance: 4.5 km

Estimated time: 1.5 hours

Start point: Llyn Tegid Car Park (LL23 7NG)

This route offers a huge variety of things to look out for and stays pretty close to the town but can feel at times considerably more remote. Keep an eye out for 'The Caves' and you'll also pass by the house of Betsi Cadwaladr who worked alongside Florence Nightingale. During Autumn, at the weir, you may be lucky enough to see salmon jumping upstream to spawn.

Gelert’s Grave

Beddgelert

Image source: "Beddgelert", by Jim Roberts, licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0

Distance: 1.6 km

Estimated time: 40 minutes - 1 hour

Start point: Colwyn Banc Car Park, Beddgelert (LL55 4UY)

This riverside walk is bursting with legends of years gone by. Most notably, the tale of Gelert the dog, from which the village supposedly takes its name. You'll learn about this story at Gelert's Grave, which sits a little further along than the Church of St Mary.

About the Author:

Charlotte Fish - Outdoor Expert

Charlotte discovered her passion for the outdoors in her early teens and has never looked back since. Her pursuit of outdoor activities has taken her all over the world but she truly believes there is no place like home.