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The Snowdonia Way

By Tryfan Williams   

on April 5, 2017    3/5 (2)

Posted as a walk in – Europe, National Trails and Long Distance Footpaths, Snowdonia National Park, Wales

The Snowdonia Way

Route Essentials

Route Summary

The Snowdonia Way is a long-distance walking trail that runs through the mountains of North Wales.

See the end of the article for local information about parking, public transport facilities, pubs and cafes.

Distance

156.11 km

Ascent

5114 m

Time

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Start Location

Difficulty

LDP

Hazards

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

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Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need. 

The Snowdonia Way Ordnance Survey Map and GPX File Download

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Download file for GPS

The Snowdonia Way

The Snowdonia Way is a long-distance walking trail that runs for 156 km through the mountains of North Wales. Starting in Machynlleth and finishing in Conwy, the trail is a low-level route traversing the entire National Park, taking walkers along the valleys, through woodlands and past lakes and rivers. It can be completed in 6-8 days, and each day ends in a town or village where there is accommodation, facilities and public transport. Alongside the main route, there are mountain alternatives, allowing walkers to reach peaks along the way.

Start planning your own Snowdonia Way adventure by downloading the free gpx below from Mud and Routes.

You’ll also need the appropriate OS Maps, which are:

OS Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid
OS Explorer OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog & Y Bala
OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon

And why not buy the accompanying Cicerone The Snowdonia Way Guidebook too.

 

Local Information and Recommended Maps and Guidebooks

Route Summary:

The Snowdonia Way is a long-distance walking trail that runs through the mountains of North Wales.

Route Start Location:

Distance
 Ascent
 Time
156.11 km 5114 m

Calculate the time using Naismith’s Rule and factor in your own pace.

Activivity Type: LDP

Summits and Places on this Route

Facilities

Plenty on route

Hazards

Remember that we cannot outline every single hazard on a walk – it’s up to you to be safe and competent. Read up on Mountain Safety , Navigation and what equipment you’ll need.

Parking :

Public Transport:

Traveline for UK Public Transport

Weather Forecast:

Met Office Mountain Weather

Check out our Best Mountain Weather Forecast?

Recommended Maps: 

OS Explorer OL23 Cadair Idris & Llyn Tegid , OS Explorer OL18 Harlech, Porthmadog & Y Bala ,OS Explorer OL17 Snowdon

Guidebooks:

The Snowdonia Way

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Tryfan Williams

I’m a Welshman born and raised in the shadow of Snowdonia, and you could say the Mountains are in my blood with a name like Tryfan! I would class myself as a relative newcomer to the outdoor pursuits arena, and so my articles will be my attempt to chronicle my adventures, hopefully learning as I go and giving those that are in a similar boat an insight / forum to share and learn.

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8 thoughts on “The Snowdonia Way”

  1. Jasper Lambrichts

    Hi! Thanks for sharing. I’m going to walk the Snowdonia way in the beginning of April and would therefore like to use the GPX file. Somehow, it doesn’t seem to work however. Is it possible that the file is corrupted? Thanks a million for your quick answer!

  3. Grant Borroff

    Hi, is there a GPX that covers the high route over the mountains? If not I’ll try and create one but that will be map based rather than tracked… (Until I get back!). X G

  4. Dave Roberts

    Hi Grant, I’ve got the file – i’ll pm you my email on the Mud and Routes messenger and pass them on to you. We’re looking to adding the individual leg GPX files onto the walk description in due course.

  6. sharon hughes

    Hi Dave / Grant,

    Is there a GPX file for the mountain route available please? No worries if not, will attempt to create one. Thank you

  8. Mathewpeterlee

    Hey guys. I’m struggling to find a GPX of either the mountain or valley route anywhere. Can anybody point me in the direction of where to find these? Kind regards, Mathew.

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