{"id":23858,"date":"2023-02-15T12:05:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T11:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.countryfile.com\/?p=13639"},"modified":"2023-02-16T10:36:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T09:36:21","slug":"best-walks-in-snowdonia-national-park","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/bbccountryfile\/rss_feed\/best-walks-in-snowdonia-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Best walks in Snowdonia National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"

Packed with great mountain climbs, idyllic river walks, lakeside rambles and coastal hikes, Snowdonia National Park is the perfect getaway location for hiking \u2013 our pick of the best walks in Snowdonia, Wales. <\/p>

By Daniel Graham\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Snowdonia National Park<\/a> covers 823 square miles of north-west Wales and contains the country\u2019s highest peak, Snowdon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The region, designated as a national park\u00a0in 1951, was sculpted by glaciers, leaving behind a spectacular landscape of craggy mountains and hills, deep valleys and over 100 lakes.<\/p>\n

There are numerous ways to explore the park \u2013 mountain biking routes, driving tours and even by canoe \u2013 but for a truly immersive experience, why not take on one of Snowdonia\u2019s best walks?<\/p>\n

From a classic Snowdon ascent to a less-gruelling riverside amble along the Afon Artro, here is our guide to the best walks in Snowdonia. Each route includes walking directions and a map.<\/p>\n

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The mountains around Llyn Idwal in northern Snowdonia\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Snowdonia walks<\/h2>\n

Snowdon, Gwynedd<\/h3>\n

7.5 miles\/12km | 5-6 hours | challenging<\/em><\/p>\n

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Snowdon summit in snow\/Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa in Welsh) is the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1,085m (3,560ft). The Snowdon range covers 16 square miles and gave birth to Welsh rock climbing in the 19th century. Today the tracks are bustling all year round and there are plenty of varied routes to the top.<\/p>\n

This circular route, takes in the Miners\u2019 Track and the Pyg Track, offers the chance of panoramic views and a varied terrain to and from the summit.<\/p>\n

The route<\/strong><\/p>\n